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Carles Puyol

Spanish former professional footballer celebrated for his career at FC Barcelona. Carles Puyol was born on 13 April 1978.

Carles Puyol is one of 1179 people in the A–Z index, listed under C.

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Who is Carles Puyol?

Carles Puyol is best known for Renowned for his leadership and defensive skills as a captain and centre-back for FC Barcelona. Carles Puyol is a Spanish public figure. Carles Puyol was born on 13 April 1978, which places Carles Puyol among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1970s. On Dead or Alive, Carles Puyol is listed in the World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends categories, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Carles Puyol is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: Renowned for his leadership and defensive skills as a captain and centre-back for FC Barcelona.
Nationality: Spanish
Born: 13 April 1978
Listed under: World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends

About Carles Puyol

Considered one of the best defenders ever and one of the sport's greatest captains, he mainly played as a centre-back, but could also play in either full-back position, mostly as a right-back. Known for his defensive qualities and leadership, Puyol earned the nickname of "El Tiburón" ("The Shark") by teammates and fans. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carles Puyol known for?

Carles Puyol is known for Renowned for his leadership and defensive skills as a captain and centre-back for FC Barcelona.

When was Carles Puyol born?

Carles Puyol was born on 13 April 1978.

What nationality is Carles Puyol?

Carles Puyol's nationality is Spanish.

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Carles Puyol appears in World Cup Soccer Legends, Sports Legends.

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