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My Take
Puyol is my kind of footballer. A one-club man who gave his entire career to Barcelona, he embodied the unglamorous virtues I admire most: grit, timing, and the willingness to throw his body into harm's way. Defenders rarely get the love strikers do, yet his wild-haired, never-surrender style made defending look heroic. What strikes me is how he commanded one of the most star-studded teams in history through sheer character rather than ego. He proved that leadership and defending are arts of their own, and I respect him deeply for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carles Puyol
- Name (Japanese)
- カルレス・プジョル
- Reading
- かるれす・ぷじょる
- Born
- April 13, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- La Pobla de Segur, Province of Lleida, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Carles Puyol born?
Born April 13, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Carles Puyol from?
Carles Puyol is from La Pobla de Segur, Province of Lleida, Spain.
What does Carles Puyol do?
Carles Puyol works as association football player.
How tall is Carles Puyol?
Carles Puyol is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.