Carles Puyol Saforcada, a renowned Spanish former professional footballer, dedicated his illustrious career to Barcelona, playing as a central defender, but also possessing the versatility to excel in either full-back position, particularly as a right-back.
Throughout his playing days, Puyol was lauded for his exceptional defensive prowess and leadership, earning widespread acclaim as one of the greatest defenders and captains in the history of the sport.
From August 2004 until his retirement in 2014, Puyol proudly served as Barcelona's captain, accumulating an impressive 593 competitive appearances for the club. His impressive trophy cabinet boasts an astonishing 18 major titles, including six La Liga championships and three Champions Leagues.
On the international stage, Puyol donned the Spanish national team jersey 100 times, and was an integral part of the squads that claimed the coveted Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup trophies. In the 2010 World Cup semi-final, he etched his name into history by scoring the solitary goal against Germany, a moment that will forever be etched in the memories of football enthusiasts worldwide.
