Who's Puyol?

Cantonese name: Penu

Full name: carles puyol Safekeda

Nicknames: Tiburon, Toro, Herta Zan (Mount Tai), Drapeau Bula, Charlie, Puyi, and the Lion and Superman.

Date of birth: 1978 April 13.

Constellation: Aries

Nationality: Spain

Hometown: La Pobla de Segur, Catalonia, Spain.

Current club: Barcelona (Puyol is the current captain of the team)

Position: central defender (both in the club and the national team, but also played right-back and left-back)

Height: 178CM

Weight: 80kg

Current value: 28 million euros

Number: both the national team and the club are number 5.

Club resume:

10.2, he made his La Liga debut in Barcelona's away game against Valladolid Football Club.

In 2009, he led Barcelona to win the triple crown and the La Liga championship in 2009/ 10 season.

2009 World Club Cup Champion

Spanish Super Cup champion in 2009

European Super Cup champion in 2009

2008/09 European Champions Cup champion

La Liga champion in 2008/09 season

2008/09 Spanish King's Cup champion

Spanish Super Cup champion in 2006

2005/06 European Champions Cup champion

La Liga champion in 2005/06 season

2005/06 Spanish Super Cup champion

La Liga champion in 2004/05 season

International events:

Runner-up of men's football in 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

05-06 European Champions Cup champion

Runner-up in 2006 World Club Cup

2008 European Cup Champion (June 29th, 2008)

Individual awards:

Best defender in the 2005-06 European Cup.

In the 2006-07 season, he was selected as the world's best 1 1 person (selected by FIFPro).

[Supplement] The list of world best eleven selected by FIFA Pro is as follows: Buffon (Juventus), Terry (Chelsea), Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Puyol (Barcelona), Nesta (AC Milan) and Cristiano? Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Kaka (AC Milan), Messi (Barcelona), Drogba (Chelsea) and Ronaldinho (Barcelona).

In 2005, he was selected as the best 1 1 team of the year (selected by UEFA).

[Supplement] 1 1 The list of players is as follows: striker: Eto 'o (Barcelona), Shevchenko (AC Milan), midfielder: Nedved (Juventus), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Gerrard (Liverpool), Garcia (Liverpool) and defender: Maldini (AC Milan).

In 2006, he was selected as the best team of the year (selected by UEFA official website fans)

In 2007, he was selected as the best team of the century of Barcelona Club. He also became the most popular star in Barcelona history with 87,750 votes. (Spain's "World Sports News" initiated by Barcelona fans.

[Supplement] The favorite formation of Barcelona fans is the 343 formation, so the best lineup is also arranged at 343. The specific lineup is as follows (substitute players in brackets): goalkeeper: Zubi Zareta (Ramallets); Defenders: Puyol (Ferrer), Coleman (Mighley), Sergey (Luis? Enrique); Midfielders: Deco (Neskens), Guardiola (Harvey), Diego Diego Maradona (kubala), Mi? Laudrup (Schuster); Forward: cruyff (rivaldo), romario (Eto 'o), Ronaldinho (Stoichkov).

In 2008, he was selected as one of the top ten outstanding players and 23 best players in the European Cup (selected by UEFA).

[Edit this paragraph] Personal characteristics

Puyol started as a right-back, but gradually became a world-class centre-back. He is in good physical condition and discipline. He is an example to other players in the team, and he never drags his feet when he sabotages his opponent's attack. He can also be left-back when the coach needs him. Although he is only 178cm tall, Puyol's strong body makes him not at a disadvantage when fighting for the top, and he can always keep an eye on strikers taller than him. Puyol often takes part in the attack when the team gets corners and free kicks. As the defensive core of Barcelona and Spain, Puyol tackles fiercely, fights actively and plays well in neutral. He is one of the meritorious figures of Barcelona triple crown in 2008 European Cup and 2009.

Puyol is proud of wearing a Barcelona jersey, and his leadership temperament and loyalty to Barcelona always infect his teammates.

[Edit this paragraph] About him

He is regarded as the representative of a new generation of Catalan football heroes. Puyol, who is confused, is very talented as a general and extremely fast. He became the backbone of Barcelona's defense in time. Barcelona's "Little Lion King" became the spiritual leader of the team after only five seasons. Puyol's style on the court is extremely tenacious and fierce. In the league and the national team, there have been many scenes of flesh and blood blocking opponents' shots.

Due to his outstanding personal ability, Puyol has played almost all positions in the club team in recent years. This versatile feature has also made him a comprehensive patch for the national team's defense line. Prior to this, Puyol played on the left in many games because the left-back position of the national team was relatively weak.

Louis Fan Jiaer

What aroused Fan Jiaer's interest in Puyol was a story told by his assistant. In the youth team, there is a defender who likes to assist. In the game, he often takes the ball from the backcourt to the frontcourt. His dribbling is even better than most midfielders, and his assists make the opposing defender feel more headache than many forwards. The youth team coach's evaluation of this young man is "fast speed, stable defense, strong breakthrough ability with the ball, and potential to grow into a perfect defender." Fan Jiaer decided to transfer this young man named Puyol to the first team.

Soul of Barcelona

In Barcelona, Puyol's position has never wavered. Harvey, who graduated from La Masia with Puyol, said of his good friend, "Puyol has shown us greatness in the past five years. I don't like to use the word "captain" to address a player, but I have to say that Puyol is the most ideal captain. When the team was at a disadvantage, he was the first player to encourage his teammates to fight with their heads held high. " After Enrique retired, in order to avoid suspicion, the club decided to vote for a new captain, and Puyol was elected unanimously.

workaholic

Puyol is famous for his hard work on the court. In the Champions League match against Inter Milan, the ligament was slightly torn, but the game was still played. When he played in the league, he had to rely on the help of others to take off his jersey. It turned out that his shoulder had been dragged. When CANAL ++ TV station made Puyol's album, it specially added beckenbauer's bandaged scene in 1970s for comparison. Although a little exaggerated, it highlights Puyol's desperate spirit.

"drug king"

It is a well-known secret that Puyol has the habit of taking drugs during the competition. Don't be nervous, this medicine is not banned by FIFA, but an ordinary vitamin to supplement the consumed physical strength. Puyol played too many games and was the first iron man in the five major leagues in Europe in 2006-07. Can you do it without taking some medicine? Of course, playing more games is also inseparable from Puyol's reasonable training and living habits. In Barcelona, Puyol comes to the training camp one hour early every day and goes to bed at 2 1 every night. In Barcelona, where nightlife is rich, Puyol is almost isolated from bars and nightclubs.

[Edit this paragraph] The soul of Camp Nou-Puyol

Puyol is a natural leader, a role model for other players and a very good player ... "commented former Barcelona captain and flag bearer luis enrique.

Time goes back to five years ago, Camp Nou. A very ordinary Spanish football league, Barcelona played against Balado Lide at home, and Puyol, 2 1 year-old, made his debut in the main lineup. Five years, not long. At the beginning, the boy with messy hair came step by step and grew into the captain of Barcelona in the vast Nou Camp.

Grow up years

1999-00 season should be a year to lay the foundation and grow hard for Puyol, whose playing time didn't stop his progress. Especially against Real Madrid (2-2), Puyol came on as a substitute for Sergi in the 38th minute, and finished the game well, winning wide acclaim. His efforts were not in vain, and the Olympic coaching staff soon noticed the young man. In May 2000, Puyol was called into the Olympic team. A few months later, he went to Sydney with Harvey and Gabriel, who grew up together as youth captains, where they performed quite well, but lost to Cameroon on penalties. The following season, a serious injury to his right knee made Puyol miss almost half of the season. After the operation, Puyol recovered well, constantly showed himself in the league and was selected for Camacho's national team for the first time. The 2002 World Cup gave Puyol a stage to show himself. Although he accidentally scored an own goal in the first game against Paraguay, he showed the characteristics of extremely fast speed and timely replenishment in subsequent games. Moreover, in the Spanish national team with soft style, his vigorous energy and tenacious fighting spirit have greatly improved this team. In the next two seasons, Puyol, who grew up gradually, became the defense anchor of Barcelona and Spain, and his performance was appreciated by everyone. Five years after his official appearance in Barcelona, the young man wore the armband of a great club in the world …

Wounded soldier

"World Sports News" once gave such a picture, shocking: right knee, left cheekbone, right cheekbone ... is such a player who always puts the interests of the team first, leaving traces of fighting for Barcelona from top to bottom. Perhaps you still remember the thrilling century war at the Bernabeu last season. Zidane once had a long shot out of the ground, and the ball was blocked by Puyol's face on the goal line! It's only a few weeks before his left cheek heals ... I don't think even a man who is loyal to the club like Paolo Maldini would be so desperate to face the ball like a cannonball at this time. Last season's match with levante, Puyol took this loyalty and courage to the extreme. Before the game, the Barcelona team doctor told him that his right shoulder joint was seriously hydroped, and as long as there was a slight collision, his shoulder joint might be dislocated. At that time, Barcelona was in a downturn for a long time at the beginning of the season, and the performance of the team plummeted. Such a game about Barcelona's life and death can't be without this tenacious fighter. Puyol volunteered to play without thinking. Puyol's fragile shoulders didn't last long. As soon as the game entered the second half, his shoulder was on the verge of dislocation in a fierce collision. Puyol gritted his teeth and waved to the sidelines, signaling not to change people. Instead, hold your right shoulder with your left hand and continue to enter the game. This is not the first time for him this season. The nightmare happened when there were about 10 minutes left in the game. Puyol competed with the opposing striker for the header. Because his right shoulder is half dislocated, Puyol's right hand can't be lifted to protect his face. As a result, his left cheek hit each other's head heavily in mid-air, and Puyol fell to the ground in pain on the spot, shaking constantly. Lying on the ground, Puyol's right hand can't be lifted. He could only touch his injured cheek with his left hand and was carried out of the field with a painful face. According to the doctor's preliminary diagnosis, Puyol's left cheekbone is likely to be comminuted in the impact. Puyol suffered a serious cheek injury last season, but last time he broke his right cheekbone, this time it was his left cheekbone. Last season, when his right cheekbone was broken, the team doctor in Barcelona made a mask to protect Puyol's cheek, because he repeatedly asked to play as soon as possible. Puyol is wearing this mask, in the case of zygomatic fracture without full recovery. Sure enough, after a rest, La Liga appeared familiar figure again, and spared no effort to run. ...

Captain's responsibility

Because of the departure of Luis Enrique and Koku, the third captain of last season undoubtedly became the first captain. It is worth mentioning that in the preseason captain selection, Puyol got 19 of all 20 votes, and the only one who lost the election was himself ... the captain of the giants should be more of a responsibility than a glory. As Puyol himself said: "My teammates have given me so much trust, and recommending me as a captain is more a sense of responsibility than excitement. I will try my best not to let them down ... "Judging from Barcelona's current state, Puyol has lived up to his teammates who have given him unlimited trust. Barcelona's outstanding performance in the new season, whether in the National Stadium or in the Champions League, makes people exclaim that "the dream team is back!" Their unity and fighting spirit in the competition left a deep impression on people.

A gentle gentleman

Unlike the excitement on the field, Puyol off the field is quite peaceful. In hot July, Barcelona Club came to Shanghai. In just four days, the young captain and the club left too many good memories for the fans. Even after the training, they were very tired. They asked for autographs and photos. All the fans who had contact with them were moved by their kindness. Puyol is a very self-disciplined person in life. He admits that he seldom goes to bars and will go home soon after the training competition, but he seldom goes drinking with friends, but he is also very temperate. In the rather complicated environment of football circle, we have never seen his scandal, and the constant affection with his girlfriend has also embarrassed tabloid reporters who are good at digging news.

future

Such a player will always be favored by the major giants, and Juventus, Manchester United and Milan have all made offers to him. In particular, Barcelona's arch-enemy Real Madrid is salivating at Puyol, and Perez even offered Puyol twice the current salary! Puyol was unmoved by these and responded to the club's call for a pay cut: "For me, Barcelona is the most important thing. Money is important, but that's not the most important thing. "

With the full trust of teammates and the strong support of family members, I believe that young Barcelona will win its own glory under the leadership of Puyol, who is also young. The future will be a sweet time for Puyol!

Third, tell you the real Puyol.

"We have been trying to bring more victories to the team all season, but in fact, we can't win any championships. We don't seem to be able to win, "he said. "By the middle of the season, we had already dropped out of the Champions League and were far behind by the leading teams in the league. This situation is really uncomfortable. "

After the game, Fan Jiaer always blamed the players in the locker room, which made Puyol feel very annoyed. "As long as the result is not satisfactory, the coach will always blame us, which seems a bit unfair to me. In my opinion, this is illogical. "

After Fan Jiaer left, another Dutchman joined the team, and Puyol's position changed again. This time, he was placed in the position of central defender, and then Barcelona began to recover. After stabilizing the lineup, the team won the La Liga championship twice in a row and the Champions League once.

Throughout his career, Puyol has always had long hair and a wild image, which may reflect his personal style like a warrior. Puyol never wanted to change his present image. At first, Fan Jiaer expressed his hope to see his short hair style, but Puyol politely refused. "Everyone deserves respect from others, which is why I refuse to cut my hair," he told Fan Jiaer. "I told him that I would trim my hair at the right time, but no one could convince me not to change my mind."

He also has his own views on the passion in Spain and the so-called national derby in the league. He said: "The competition between Barcelona and Real Madrid is fierce, but such competition is good. This is also a tradition in La Liga. There should be no violence in the game between the two teams. The most important thing is the appreciation of the game. Players should give fans a wonderful game. "

Puyol is a model of modern players. Every time he trains, he always arrives at the venue one to one hour in advance, and he always chooses to spend time with his family outside the competition and training. "For me, the best way to relax is to be with my girlfriend, family or friends. I like staying at home, but I don't like hanging around, "he said." "I'm a madman? That kind of scene will only happen on the court. When I left the game, I was not crazy at all. "

As a younger generation of players, Puyol naturally has his own idol. He said his idol was Italian Paolo Maldini: "I'm not comparing with him. I am just giving an example. Maldini is a model of modern players, not only because he is the best defensive player in the world, but also because his achievements in the game are unimaginable. He has been playing for AC Milan, playing a stable role in the game, even under great pressure.

The Barcelona captain has become one of the most famous defenders in Europe this season, and he is competing with other top defenders for the Champions League trophy this season. "I think my teammates in Barcelona are the best defensive players in the game, but it is easy to think of some top players, such as Cannavaro and Ramos, who are world-class defensive players." He said.

Defending the Champions League is one of Barcelona's goals. Last season, they beat Arsenal 2-/Kloc-0 in stade de france, which was a very clear experience for Puyol. 0- 1 down at half-time. In the dressing room, Puyol played the role of leading and uniting his teammates, and he constantly encouraged his teammates. "Campbell's goal is really a blow, but we have to tell you that the game is not over yet. We must return to the stadium, concentrate on playing well and treat this situation correctly. "

In the next 45 minutes, Barcelona successfully won the European Championship. Puyol was very excited. He said, "I don't know how ronaldo koeman 1992 felt when he won the European Championship for Barcelona for the first time, but now I have done it. It is the highest honor for the players and the biggest goal for them to join the team. "

Now, Puyol will accept new challenges. He will lift the Champions League trophy for two consecutive years after baresi and Paolo Maldini, but he admits that it will be difficult for Barcelona to defend its title. They will face threats from domestic teams for the first time. "Unfortunately, our main competitors Spain, Real Madrid and Valencia failed to enter the group stage. Their excellent performance in the past season is really amazing. In addition, you cannot ignore the existence of AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and some English teams. "

Puyol also revealed that striker Henry brought him the biggest trouble in the game. "Henry did quite well in the final in Paris. He is really a difficult player to defend because he can always find space in the frontcourt. At that time, Arsenal played 10, and most of their players retreated to the backcourt, so Henry had more room to run. In this case, it is difficult for him to defend. Similarly, I can't imagine what the environment will be like for a defender facing players like Ronaldinho and Eto 'o, because they are all excellent killers. "

Puyol doesn't think Barcelona will change their previous style under Rijkaard's coaching. "The team always tries to play attractive attacking football. When he coached the team, we really put more effort into defense, which is quite important. During the game, we continued to attack and quickly counterattacked after getting possession of the ball. "

Puyol's former coach and mentor Fan Jiaer described him as a warrior, while his defensive partner Marquez praised the Spaniard's extraordinary leadership. He thinks Puyol will become a coach in the future. "Puyol is the leader of the team because he has an excellent mind and appeal, just like Rijkaard said."

Puyol is a very modest player. When asked which game he was most satisfied with in Europe, he said, "Which game am I most satisfied with? I hope it hasn't come yet. "

Curly-haired man: Despite the pressure from the coach, Puyol insisted on not cutting his hair, which gradually became the unique personal style of the super defender.

About his family.

June 3, 2006 165438+ puyol's father Jose? Puyol died in a labor accident at the age of 56. This gave Puyol great trauma.

Puyol has a long-time girlfriend named Agnes.