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Carles Puyol Saforcada is a Spanish former professional footballer who played his entire career for Barcelona. He mainly played as a central defender, but he could also play in either full-back position, mostly as a right-back. Praised for his defensive qualities and leadership, he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders and captains of all time.

He was Barcelona's captain from August 2004 until his retirement in 2014, and appeared in 593 competitive matches for the club. He won 18 major club titles, including six La Liga trophies and three Champions Leagues.

Puyol won 100 caps for Spain, and was part of the squads that won Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. In the 2010 World Cup semi-final, he scored the only goal of the game against Germany.

593 appearances for <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm8532013/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">FC Barcelona</a> (1999-2014); scored 18 goals.

Is in a relationship with <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0520852/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Vanessa Lorenzo</a> since 2013. They 2 daughters together.

Daughters named Manuela Puyol (b. January 24, 2014) and Maria Puyol (b. January 2, 2016).

Won the silver medal with Spain Olympic football team at the 2000 Olympic Games.

100 appearances for <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm8197283/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Spain National Football Team</a> (2000-2013); won the 2008 UEFA Euro and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Was named in the UEFA Team of the years: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010.

Played for Spain in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.

Scored the only goal for <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm8197283/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Spain National Football Team</a> against <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm8194671/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Germany National Football Team</a> during the semi final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Honours with <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm8532013/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">FC Barcelona</a>: La Liga (2004/05, 2005/06, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2012/13); Copa del Rey (2008/09, 2011/12); Supercopa de España (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010); UEFA Champions League (2005/06, 2008/09, 2010/11); UEFA Super Cup (2009); FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2011).

Captain of the <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm8532013/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">FC Barcelona</a> from 2004-2014.

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