Answer (1 of 31): Starting from quote Not sure that quote below is authentic but still this Quote describe this Guy perfectly. [70][79][80][81], In his youth, Puyol was also known to be a quick and energetic right-sided defender, who had a penchant for getting forward as well as chasing down his opponents;[66][69][70][82] however, he lost his pace with age. [64][75][76][77][78] As such, throughout his career, he was often deployed alongside a ball-playing centre-back such as Piqué; together, they formed an effective central-defensive partnership, both with Barcelona and Spain, with the former's physical defending complenting the latter's more elegant playing style. ", Copyright © 2021 Goal (English) All rights reserved. Trouvé à l'intérieurBlaugrana captain Carles Puyol comes up to his number 10 and presents him with the trophy. Messi lifts the Ballon d'Or, waves to the crowd and poses for ... Roqué died in 2012. (L-R) Sergio Busquets, Gaby Milito, Xavi Torres, Carles Puyol, Carles Naval, Seydou Keita, Jose Manuel Pinto, Lionel Messi, Aureli Altimira, Gerard Pique, and Eric Abidal pose with the six trophies won by FC Barcelona in 2009 before the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, December 21, 2019. When I go out, I stay in a restaurant with my friends. Barcelona play maker makes the list of Top 10 UEFA Champions League Most Successful Players with 3 Champions League i wont say much about the Spanish maestro because he shares the same number of Champions League with Carles Puyol.The 30 year old midfielder has been instrumental for the Catalan club in since he became part of the team and has . Brazil captain Dani Alves said his dream had come true after winning an Olympic gold medal at the age of 38 with a 2-1 . 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Andrés Iniesta - 3 Champions League Trophies. It was a year of magic and record . The couple had two daughters, Manuela (born 2014) and María (2016). He won six LaLiga titles with Barcelona, along with three Champions League titles (2006, 2009, 2011). Pique and Puyol were part of the squad that won the Champions League in 2011 Counting the number of trophies that Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique have won together would be an exercise in futility. Puyol rose through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. [47], In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Puyol started every match and played almost every minute (he was replaced by Marchena in the 84th minute of the quarter-final against Paraguay). Thereafter, he won an amazing 20+ trophies before he resigned at age 36. I have simply played for this club for a long time and I have been very lucky," he continued. Trouvé à l'intérieur... in a noble gesture, Carles Puyol offers his captain's armband to defender Eric Abidal so that the Frenchman he can wear it as he lifts the trophy. Facts and data. As he nears his 600th FC Barcelona appearance, defender Carles Puyol has decided this will be his last season with the club where he has won 21 major trophies. They should not be confused with other similar awards associated with sports newspaper Marca. In 1993-1995, Carles was educated at the club academy as well as played for the youth team taking part in several championships. Documentary 2019 1 hr 49 min. Lifting the first of his three Champions League trophies as captain - Carles Puyol is historic. 3. Carles Puyol was a footballer who always gave 110% out on the pitch. An opportunity to become one of the key team players actually was within reach. After his first season with FC Barcelona Carles became a frequent member of the main squad. Carles Puyol Saforcada (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkaɾles puˈjɔl safoɾˈkaða]; born 13 April 1978) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played his entire career for Barcelona. Highest market value: Last update: €30.00m. [25][26], On 2 October 2012, in the late stages of a Champions League group stage encounter at Benfica, his first game upon recovering from a knee ligament injury suffered against Getafe, Puyol dislocated his elbow after landing awkwardly in a corner kick challenge. According to Barcelona's head doctor, he was "the strongest, who has the quickest reactions, and who has the most explosive strength. [35] He announced his retirement shortly after at the age of 36 but stayed with his only club; he was immediately appointed director of football Andoni Zubizarreta's assistant. In addition to playing nearly every minute with the squad, he scored the header against Germany that sent the team to the 2010 World Cup final. Trophies National; World Cup Winner: 1x: 2010 South Africa: European Championship Winner: 1x: 2008 Austria/Switzerland: EC Qualification Market value details. [38], Puyol won his first cap for Spain on 15 November 2000 against the Netherlands,[39] and remained a regular fixture in the following years. [7], Born in La Pobla de Segur, Lleida, Catalonia,[8] Puyol started playing football for his hometown club as a goalkeeper, but after injury problems with his shoulder he switched to forward. Trouvé à l'intérieur – Page 32... goal in the 1966 World Cup final , before minutes later lifting the trophy ! ... John Charles Gaetano Scirea John Terry Carles Puyol MI 32 MATCH ! 4. Can you name the best five defenders in the world? Highest market value: Last update: €30.00m. Trouvé à l'intérieurHe also should have shown Carles Puyol a second yellow card for trying to knock ... Van Persie reasoned that Arsenal's five years without winning a trophy ... Two years later, he extended his contract for a further five seasons. Trouvé à l'intérieur – Page 505'MOST SUCCESSFUL UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CAPTAIN Carles Puyol (Spain) is one of just two soccer captains to have lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy twice ... Name in home country: Carles Puyol i Saforcada Date of birth: Apr 13, 1978 Place of birth: La Pobla de Segur Age: 43 Height: 1,78 m Citizenship: Spain Position: Defender - Centre-Back Foot: right Current club: Retired Joined: Jul 1 . “I dedicate the goal to my girlfriend”, he said after the game. Puyol will miss six weeks after suffering a knee injury during the game with Espanyol. 1. He won a record of 6 trophies in a single season, ramos's highest record is of 2. Carles was one of the main defenders, took part in almost every match of the reserve team. In 1996, Carles joined Barcelonaâs third team where he played for a year. [96][97], Puyol was invited by Iranian television channel IRIB TV3 to provide commentary on the World Cup match between Iran and Spain on 20 June 2018 in a programme hosted by Adel Ferdosipour, but was not allowed in the studio. [91] He said that this, combined with an injury led to a dark period, with Spain national team physio Raúl Martínez eventually coming to Barcelona: in the player's words, "...[he] gave me a great telling off. CARLES PUYOL. Trouvé à l'intérieur – Page 235the BArcelonA Story is about a team that wins trophies in breathtaking style, ... Víctor Valdés, Carles Puyol, Gerard Piqué, Sergio Busquets and Xavi ... [13], Puyol was named club captain at the end of 2003–04, after the retirement of Luis Enrique. Carles Puyol. Aug 10, 2014. [59][60][61] He also initially played as a defensive midfielder in his early career,[62] and had previously even been deployed as goalkeeper and striker in his youth. For four explosive years Pep Guardiola's Barça produced the greatest football in history, seducing fans around the world. "[93] In September 2010, he started a relationship with model Malena Costa. [50] Spain only conceded two goals throughout the tournament – none of which came in the knock-out stages – also keeping five clean sheets, a record for a World Cup–winning team, shared with the 2006 Italy side and 1998's France. [43] Spain were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the competition by co-hosts South Korea, after a 5–3 shoot-out defeat. In October of that year, he scored through a header in a 2–1 home win against Valencia CF and dedicated the goal to her by making a heart symbol with both hands. In 2005–06 he appeared in a total of 52 games, including 12 in that season's UEFA Champions League which ended in victory against Arsenal, the club's second European Cup. [36] He resigned in January 2015, shortly after Zubizarreta was fired. "I train a lot because I like to be at my best for games. Trouvé à l'intérieur – Page 125Their teammates David \filla and Carles Puyol laugh. ... Messi had received his first trophy when he was five years old, and this afternoon 125 MESSI. Puyol — a native of Catalonia — spent his entire professional career with Barça. "[92], In March 2009, Puyol told Goal.com: "I do not like to go out much, although it is good to disconnect and I like to read. "I never want to change teams and if they want me, I will stay here for many years," he told El Mundo. (Photo by PASCAL PAVANI/AFP) Despite being one of the roughest and ruthless defenders around, he was eternally the most disciplined on the field. The Spanish defender took to Instagram to upload a touching picture of Puyol handing Messi one of his half a dozen Balon D'or trophies, the most any player has ever won. The snap was accompanied . [58] He said in 2010, "I don't have Romário's technique, [Marc] Overmars' pace or [Patrick] Kluivert's strength. [49] In the final, he featured for the full 120 minutes as the side defeated the Netherlands 1–0 in extra time. Carles Puyol was the dictionary definition of what it meant to be a centre-back for a generation of football fans across the world, the gold standard of . First of all I will watch it as a Manchester City fan and then I will watch it again to analyze it. Club like Real madrid and Barcelona are . Read | Ultimate XI of active players coached by Carlo Ancelotti. Subscribe. During his spell at Barcelona, he played 593 times for Barcelona and won many trophies. Six Spanish La Liga titles and three prestigious Champions League trophies were the highlights of his illustrious career. He mainly played as a central defender, but he could also play in either full-back position, mostly as a right-back. The history of football will NEVER forget the efforts and synergies between these two star players Puyol and John Terry. Not only was Carles Puyol one of Barcelona's greatest players, he was also one of the most loyal players. That's the reason I have reached this decision". Carles Puyol is undoubtedly the most prolific captain for Barcelona. "The team is hungry for trophies and we are all working hard and with a great desire," he explained. Trouvé à l'intérieur... held the Catalan side at bay until the final quarter of an hour, but it was Carles Puyol and not Henry who lifted the big trophy at the Stade de France. Carles Puyol is one of the 2 Barcelona defenders to feature on our list of the greatest Barcelona players ever. Dani Alves, by winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has added one more winner's medal to his illustrious cabinet. "[70] A former team-mate said, "Even four goals down he thinks we can still win",[58] and another described him as "a pain in the arse" but added "that's exactly what we need". Carles Puyol has his fingers crossed for Barcelona Champions League win . The 33-year-old has been the star of the show for Barcelona since his debut for the Spanish giants in 2004. [10], In 1998, Barcelona accepted an offer from Málaga to sell Puyol, who was behind Frank de Boer and Michael Reiziger in the pecking order. Trouvé à l'intérieur... Massimo Busacca lets Cristiano's frustrated foul on Carles Puyol slide. ... Leo Messi hugs and kisses the trophy adoringly, takes it on a lap around the ... Carles Puyol. Carles Puyol. Jun 25, 2007. [37], In September 2019, Puyol rejected an offer to become Barcelona's sporting director. 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Franco Baresi (Centre Back, AC Milan, 1977-1997) Partnering Puyol shall be Franco Baresi, the legendary defender of AC Milan. Carles Last name Puyol i Saforcada Nationality Spain Date of birth 13 April 1978 Age 43 Country of birth Spain Place of birth La Pobla de Segur Position Defender Height 178 cm Weight 80 kg Foot . Barcelona managed to win a total of six trophies, something that had never been done at the time. [48] He scored the only goal in the semi-final with Germany, a powerful header from a corner taken by Barcelona teammate Xavi, which sent the national team through to their first World Cup final. Trouvé à l'intérieur... Guti, Pep Guardiola, Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernández, Patrick Kluivert, ... winners of each group would compete for the trophy on Monday 13 April at noon. Aug 10, 2014. He made me react, and I began to try to be more cheerful, and not overwhelmed by it all. Puyol's influence was also huge at the international level, as Spain won Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup, even if Real Madrid's Iker Casillas lifted the trophies. Sergio Ramos Ramos has regularly stepped up for Real Madrid when the Spanish giants needed him most, leading the Galacticos to four Champions League trophies. Trouvé à l'intérieur... Massimo Busacca lets Cristiano's frustrated foul on Carles Puyol slide. ... Leo Messi hugs and kisses the trophy adoringly, takes it on a lap around the ... Carles Puyol was a fearless defender and he stood as wall against the great strikers that tried to pave their way into his defence. He was informed of the news by coach Frank Rijkaard upon landing. In an era where trophies have arrived at an astonishing rate for the Catalan club this . In 1995, Puyol was offered to join the FC Barcelona academy which he gladly did and practiced there till 1996. Trouvé à l'intérieurCarles Puyol elevated the emotions by inviting Eric Abidal to collect the Champions League trophy. 'We were clearly superior,' said Xavi, accurately summing ... The legendary captain of Barcelona FC, Puyol triumphed on sport's biggest stages, earning a reputation for . Two in particular stand out in the memory: kissing the captain's armband during . Widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, Carles Puyol is a retired Spanish footballer who was Barcelona's longest serving captain. First name Carles Last name Puyol i Saforcada Nationality Spain Date of birth 13 April 1978 Age 40 Country of birth Spain Place of birth La Pobla de Segur Trouvé à l'intérieur... Massimo Busacca lets Cristiano's frustrated foul on Carles Puyol slide. ... Leo Messi hugs and kisses the trophy adoringly, takes it on a lap around the ... [33] He said "After my last two major operations, I find it is taking me a lot of effort to reach the level required here, even more than myself and the surgeons thought necessary. Name in home country: Carles Puyol i Saforcada Date of birth: Apr 13, 1978 Place of birth: La Pobla de Segur Age: 43 Height: 1,78 m Citizenship: Spain Position: Defender - Centre-Back Foot: right Current club: Retired Joined: Jul 1 . "In school I was also captain of the football team, but I was never the class delegate or known for my style. FCバルセロナの下部組織出身であり、1999年に . He won several League and European titles. [55], Puyol played his 100th and final international on 6 February 2013, captaining Spain to a 3–1 friendly win over Uruguay in Doha, Qatar. [67], Puyol was also known for his leadership and work ethic. 1. Trouvé à l'intérieurCesc and Alexis had both moved to England, team captain Carles Puyol had retired and ... 'Let's score lots of goals and win lots of trophies together! Carles Puyol began his career as a right-back and was given his chance in the first team by Dutchman Louis van Gaal. (AP Photo/Claude Paris) Barcelona's club captain has revealed that he does not feel like a leader, but is keen to stay at Camp Nou for the rest of his career having led the club to success this term. Matchday 35 of La Liga season 1998/1999, FC Barcelona plays with Deportivo Alavés in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Puyol, who won 18 major club titles in a decorated career with Barcelona, including six La Liga trophies and three Champions League, was delighted to receive the honour and said: "I had sent a .
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