Carles Puyol i Saforcada born 13 April 1978 is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
Mainly a central defender, he can also appear on either flank, especially as a right back. He also serves as a longtime team captain for his only club FC Barcelona after taking over from Luis Enrique in August 2004.
Personal information
Full name: Carles Puyol i Saforcada
Date of birth: 13 April 1978 (1978-04-13) (age 32)
Place of birth: La Pobla de Segur, Spain
Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position: Defender
Club information
Current club: Barcelona
Number: 5
Youth career
1993–1995 Pobla de Segur
1995–1997 Barcelona
Senior career*
1997–2000 Barcelona B 89 (6)
1999– Barcelona 347 (7)
National team‡
1995 Spain U18 3 (0)
2000 Spain U21 4 (0)
2000 Spain U23 5 (0)
2000– Spain 94 (3)
2001– Catalonia 5 (0)
