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Born in La Pobla de Segur, Lleida, Catalonia, Puyol started playing football for his hometown club as a goalkeeper, but after injury problems with his shoulder, he became a forward. He said that in his youth, "My parents were skeptical about me becoming a footballer and encouraged me to study".
Carles Puyol former footballer from Spain Centre-Back last club: FC Barcelona * Apr 13, 1978 in La Pobla de Segur, Spain
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Puyol was breathing down the Portuguese player’s neck all game, and the latter barely got a look-in. After that night, a Barça line-up without Puyol became unthinkable. He won his first ...
- Letting Eric Abidal lift the Champions League trophy... Advert. Barcelona have just wiped the floor with Manchester United in the 2011 Champions League final, winning 3-1 to claim Europe's ultimate prize for the fourth time.
- And stopping Alex Song from lifting the La Liga trophy. Advert. For all his niceties, Puyol also knew when to put a wally in his place. Back in 2013 when Barcelona were celebrating their 22nd La Liga title our curly-haired hero was about to hand the trophy over to Abidal and Tito Vilanova, who had both overcome serious illness that year.
- Chest save in Champions League match. Advert. If ever there was a moment that encapsulated why Puyol was called The Wall this was it. On October 23rd, 2002, Barcelona are playing Lokomotiv Moscow in the Champions League at the Camp Nou.
- Clears Roberto Carlos Thunderbastard Off The Line With His Face. Advert. Salt on an ulcer, stubbing your toe and watching an episode of Gemma Collins: Diva Forever are amongst the most painful experiences a human being can suffer.
Aug 24, 2022 · Biography: During his childhood, he began playing football in the club of his hometown, La Pobla de Segur, as a goalkeeper. A back problem forced him to change his position and he became a striker. His parents were doubtful about him becoming a footballer and encouraged him to study.
Apr 22, 2015 · 1993: In 1993 he started playing for his local club Pobla de Segur where he began as a goal keeper; however shoulder injuries forced him to move position and he became a striker in those early days. He recalls those beginnings: “My parents were skeptical about me becoming a footballer and encouraged me to study.”
Jun 17, 2022 · Official debut in Valladolid, 1999. It would not be until two years later that Louis Van Gaal handed him his first competitive game, against Valladolid in 1999. Puyol would go on to play for 15 ...
