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Carles Puyol

Long-serving Barcelona captain and Spanish World Cup-winning defender

Did you know?He began his football journey as a goalkeeper before a shoulder injury forced him to switch to other playing positions.

Carles Puyol Saforcada (Catalan:, Spanish:; born 13 April 1978) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played his entire career for Barcelona.

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Age: 48
Status: Living

Born: April 13, 1978 · La Pobla de Segur, Spain
Nationality: Spanish
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