How GOOD Was Carles Puyol Really?

[@FootballIconic]

3:32 That's Ronald de Boer, not Frank de Boer. This guy is an idiot. Disliked. Unsubbed.

[@purvalama6540]

LONG LIVE WEED

[@mrmeeseeks2534]

Lol

[@Ry3nel]

Wait are you the one dislike that's hilarious

[@Chrispycreme94]

"Everyone makes mistakes. That is why they built erasers on the back on pencils" - L.Leonard

[@diamondgeezertunes]

Ffs grow up ...

[@tobiasmick4441]

I have been a Real Madrid fan for 20 years now. I hate, but respect most of Barca players. I dont hate and respect Puyol, i love him. He was a perfect leader and gentleman

[@elnikaco]

aww thats beautiful that a cule can make a madrista feel so! srry if its gay but that comment made my eyes tear up!

[@RokkieSparrow]

@@elnikaco 💀

[@Enoxificatti]

@@elnikaco As a Madridista it's hard not to enjoy such a player as Puyol. What a captain!!!

[@RAR-wg5jw]

I'm a Barca fan and I feel the same way about Sergio Ramos... He isn't the fastest or the most technical player, but he is a leader and proves it on the pitch. I respect his work ethic, courage and grit.

[@Kgy_316]

Bless bro✊🏽🙏🏽

[@KushtrimRe]

"I remember, once, Carles Puyol was returning from injury, and when he came back to the field I said to him: 'Welcome back, Captain.' He turned to me and said: 'Shut up and focus on the game.'" - Gerard Piqué.

[@ghostman752]

Best captain ever

[@thegreatcalvinio]

He had that spirit, determination, and drive that the current Barcelona lack.

[@Sirius1914]

With Ronald Koeman as your head coach your bound to lack determination and will to fight.

[@casualfocus1371]

Hed play in that team now and do better

[@garyodriscoll7988]

@@Sirius1914 you’ve trained under Ronald I take it?

[@BGdroopy]

1 hundred percent!

[@mrmeeseeks2534]

I don’t really hear a lot of people talk about him tbh Goat defender in his prime tho

[@elnikaco]

agree! or maybe coolest defender of all time?! Lion heart! but goat ntl

[@BobanX1]

he was humble and loyal, worked hard and let success make the noise his type of player is non existent these days or very rare

[@theunitydev5418]

@@elnikaco for me his spirit makes him the best no one can top that spirit doesnt matter how good they tackle

[@Zack_410]

Maldini and Vidic are both better

[@BobanX1]

@@Zack_410 They were better defenders but they weren't good leaders with puyol the team was more disciplined and not slacking with the defense like the current squad

[@solidsnake8572]

Puyol was Barça embodied in a person. As a Catalan and Barça fan since literally always (I was born right next to the Camp Nou, in fact) you just can't imagine how much I miss Puyol, as much as getting chills all over my body just listening to this and watching his footage. He was THE CAPTAIN. Strong, a leader but always, always respectful towards everyone. The kind of man who always shakes hands at the end of the match. He was like a rugby player, on the pitch he was wild, aggressive (always towards the ball, never the players) and put his heart on there, but when the match was over he was the first to shake hand with the rivals wether he won or lost. In fact, he was so special that decided to retire when he was still "young". He could have been some more years at Barça as a sub or go to China, Qatar, USA... But he always had a thing clear: he wanted to play to win something that matters and there were only two clubs he wanted to play: Barça or AC Milan. Many people don't know this, but Puyol was a big, big fan of Maldini since he was young, and fell in love with Arrigo Sacchi's Milan. When Joan Laporta entered the club in 2003, the Barça economy was in shambles after years of terrible management by Nuñez and Gaspart, and the club was in red numbers. Puyol wanted to keep here, he was the captain, but knew about the situation. By then, AC Milan which was much greater than that Barça (with Maldini, Nesta, Shevchenko, Inzaghi, Dida, Cafu and so on) had interest in Puyol and even talked to Laporta to know if he was on sale. Puyol talked to Laporta and told him: "I want to triumph in Barça, I want to stay. But if the club needs that I leave to get money and recover, I'll do it, just please let it be to Milan, nowhere else." Laporta didn't want to sell him so he stayed, but he was loyal to the end even if that meant leaving his life club.

[@jamesmccreery250]

He never once skipped a recovery run, chased every lost cause he ever saw, never under any circumstance did he give in. Absolute legend!

[@KingZoe2264]

He was the grit that every silky team needs.

[@aryandongaonkar2839]

Also juts adding the fact that puyol suffered a record breakng 36 injuries and got back everytime

[@Barbosa-em6je]

Puyol's one of those players you'd want in your team, always. Truly the best captain a team can have.

[@victor-ot9er]

Totalmente de acuerdo Carles Puyol, El gran capitán

[@marlondalli2022]

He was arguably the best defender barca ever had! He and pique were amazing in their prime! Brick wall! ❤️🔵

[@sharmilabanerjee2715]

Pique is no where compared to him. Puyol is one of the greatest leaders and defenders of all time.

[@ucchashbiswas2972]

The best defender barca ever had is probably ronald koeman though he stayed only 4 seasons in barca. That guy was simply unreal on both sides of the field. 300 g/a for a defender is nothing short of a miracle, and he also had all the qualities necessary for being a great defender.

[@willm3027]

Pique was never good I’m sorry

[@victor-ot9er]

@@willm3027 I think you are wrong

[@willm3027]

@@victor-ot9er ok sorry.. trash then.

[@tadeyao]

The greatest captain to ever step on the field. The only ones to come really close are probably Paolo Maldini and Javier Zanetti. Those are the real captains, no nonsense, no diving, no dirty tricks, no excuses, but just pure commitment and focus. Train hard, play hard, respect everyone and become a legend. Sad to say, but they don't make the gentleman pitch generals anymore.

[@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960]

Xavi?

[@ahmadsuleman2334]

I'd also like to add Del Piero

[@randomwatcher404]

Oooohhh myyyy Goooodddd. I am soooo happy. Thank you so much for the video

[@FootballIconic]

😉😉

[@avic7125]

Probably the most heart I have seen in a football pitch. This guy was an warrior

[@reuszn8942]

My idol Carles puyol the gladiator! Always fought till the very last and never gave up no matter what and always respectful and respected. For me there is Noone like him left right now also the greatest captain ever

[@sebastianotranto8852]

Oh what a man, a true warrior and gentelman. I would love to see a "How good was Michel Owen", one of my favourite players of that time, too bad injuries ruined his carreer.

[@FootballIconic]

Could've had a legendary career without injuries! Had a good career, just could've been so much better.

[@troytaylor5746]

He’s one of the few players I’ve seen where he never gets hate. 9:26 lol

[@heijimikata7181]

Can we have Robben sometimes later? I’ve seen people saying that because of injuries, he ultimate did not fully fulfill his potential. For me he did, and even a legend. Opinions can be quite divided.

[@Sirius1914]

Ribery too!

[@heijimikata7181]

@@Sirius1914 yeah! Robbery is such a remarkable modern duo! Their presence on the field was overwhelming!

[@Sirius1914]

@@heijimikata7181 One of my favourite football duos of all time

[@keevs2933]

No era penal

[@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960]

Injuries were his fault, look at Lewandowski. has never been injured more than a month and at 34 he has no signs of slowing down

[@rajithnambiar2737]

Puyol, one of the greatest leaders in whole of football... #respect

[@AdriLeverkuhn]

He really stepped up his game from 2004. Worked a lot on positioning and ball playing and became flawless for the last years of his career. Sadly, he had to stop due to injuries getting scary and potentially health-threatening when he was still playing at an insane level. The man simply did not accept going on without giving 150% in every match. His retirement was one of the saddest days I remember in football.

[@silverado5306]

When he was a teenager, he tried out for Barcelona's youth team. He didn't have the technique of the other applicants, but his determination got him called to go the next day and continue with the tests, and the next, and the next, until he was hired. His father told him before starting the first day, "If they don't catch you because the other kids are better than you, there's no problem, but if they don't catch you because you haven't tried your best, don't come back home."

[@stephenjohnson8518]

Loved your video. Real quality. Thorough, well researched, balanced and presented with some humor and irony. I'm nostalgiac for a lot of those guys from a decade or more ago.

[@victor-ot9er]

Carles Puyol was really really good. The best defender I ever seen. Nice video

[@otvert6469]

Puyol will always be a legendary defender for his mentality and hard work, never gave up on the team and I expect that from now new players, Araujo has similar attributes and I know he's taking notes, VISCA BARCA

[@hitanshsharmanf]

An absolute inspiration... El Capitan ❤️ 💙

[@HIM-lk6of]

Great video mate. Barca really does need someone like Puyol, that intelligent beast that plays for the badge, is a charismatic leader, an athletic wonder blessed with technical gifts and a peerless reading of the game. Hopefully one of our young defenders grows into that character or we sign someone. Cheers and thanks for the great work.

[@AS.47]

To me Puyol is one of those players who represent football as a whole. If you're a fan of the sport you gotta love him no matter what team you support.

[@huzzman6324]

keep grinding lad, these vids are quality.

[@PrimeChosenOne]

For my opinion he is my idol, A Lion & and a leader. He is the BEST defender of all time. Tbh he should’ve won a Ballon d’or

[@Harisankar-ce2vd]

His assist for Torres's goal v/s Ukraine in 2006, was the moment that made me want to start supporting Spanish national team...❤️💛❤️💙❤️💛❤️

[@gouwknads4896]

Top videos man. The timeline structure and narration of your vids are top class, good work dude keep it up!

[@FootballIconic]

Thanks so much! Really means a ton!

[@gouwknads4896]

@@FootballIconic Keep going man, il keep watching!

[@SkyEagle212]

Great video! So proud of our Shark of Catalonia. Etern capità únic i irrepetible Carles Puyol!

[@dipenchavda6988]

araujo is a regen of puyol for the new generation , he celebrates tackles like puyol and so far he is having a really good season for barca in this season 22/23

[@yotamabady7457]

Puyol is the greatest captain I have ever seen in football, his leadership was more important than his playing ability.

[@inchaoswetrust]

I cried when he retired...I cried watching this video, that's how much I love Puyi

[@yash-qu8yj]

I was 11 when first saw him play.... and still in love with him

[@DJCoachCookie68]

Soy Ingles, and I love Puyol! He's like an English defender! Strong, Passionate, Heroic, with more skill than given credit for. A gentleman and fair player too, with amazing hair!

[@blublublublubluh]

I grew up as a Barca fan w Carlos as my favorite player. Thank you for this video it lightened my day

[@noealcala9018]

Puyol and Rafa Márquez combo was GOATED

[@Kortexx611]

Carles Puyol might be the single most underrated defender of all time, just due to the attacking players around him. Legit top 5 argument for all 3 of greatest defender, greatest captain and greatest Barca legend. Everyone talks about Messi, Iniesta, Xavi in the Pep Barca team, and rightfully so, but Puyol was the glue. Also listened to Napalm Death before every match. Man was intense as fuck.

[@DontAttme]

If we had a Puyol at Barça right now we wouldn’t be getting knocked out of the Europa league…

[@elnikaco]

in spite of what others think, I really enjoyed this clip, also cuz i miss puyi in barca! gr8 work both in making this and by puyi in barca! and srry i dont mind the de boer twins confused at all!

[@TheJampad]

I only ever watched the premier league and UCL - So I only ever saw him play a few times a year. It gave him a "semi-mythical" quality, like much of that Barcelona team; they really were something special.

[@kopanomoss5752]

Gr8 docu He kept things professional from 1st min to last

[@tylercurry9952]

YES Great video

[@badasstasticusbadass4908]

Messi was the one who won the games for Barcelona... but Puyol made sure that Barcelona didn't lose those games. Puyol is what Maldini was for Milan, the best defender and the best captain that they ever had.

[@KeyserSoeze]

Legend

[@sagark97]

I'm a madrid fan and pretty sure I can say there's hardly any rival fan who hates puyol... Great defender, A leader who teams look up to and a Great human being 🙌🏻

[@swagatda1644]

One of the must respected player...

[@fishyfish6510]

I will always remember Puyol's goal against Germany

[@spykp]

Top 3 Defenders of all time and the best captain ever. I'm not even a Barcelona superfan, but this man I will always respect and cherish.

[@riyaanthapa5643]

For me he is forever my captain. A humble man ,, great wall of barca and a man with golden heart.

[@beccasw860]

Love your videos they are great and interesting when I discovered this channel I honestly couldn't believe a small Channel like this can make such high quality videos

[@NoName-xc6cg]

I never played against him and yet I am afraid to attack every time I see him in a clip

[@FootballIconic]

😂

[@kazamijiro]

He never complaint always go up do his job respect the captain the legend the great brick wall

[@stokeyellich6072]

You continue to produce very very high quality videos!!

[@deexdead5403]

The reason i started playing football. legend

[@ByloBand]

The best I've ever seen with my own eyes.

[@gregorywilson2448]

Bro your video are good and your voice is so good and amazing love your video man

[@adonsaab1417]

What is the upload ? schedule this is great content

[@FootballIconic]

Cheers! Trying to upload every Saturday. But realistically, it's just whenever I finish a video (life gets in the way sometimes!)

[@marioportillo546]

my favorite player all time(well him and dani alves) the reason i love barca, the reason i started playing football

[@Dai_Abdurrahman]

Honor was his greatest quality

[@karels.hernandez9830]

Backthen when i played active football as defender, he was my Goal, i really wanted to be like him on the pitch. He was my Idol, hardworking, determined, concentrated, playing with his big Heart for the game and victory (not like todays players for the money)

[@kasimoto7602]

My sympathies for Puyol used to be very small. For me he used to be the man who ruined my summer of 2010, when he scored against Germany in the World Cup semi final. After this I realised that this guy embodies all the good values of a sports person. He is an inspiration every player 🔥

[@jordanalves41]

YES! Finally a video about my Favorite ever player 😍😍😍

[@edgarmontes4826]

Videos keep getting better and better. Also any chance you can make a video on Rafael Marquez. He's a legend here in Mexico

[@Hafris33]

9:25 Most leadership figure from Puyol. He's like a father figure who might whoop a bunch of his weird kids ass if they continue with that celebrating attitude.

[@15.mbagasrizkypg7]

The real definition of strength that we need in football

[@robertmason6366]

Love your video. Such excellence

[@MrSamsam911]

love the video and love puyol!! an inspiration since i was a 6yo watching barca

[@NikJohanik]

one of the greatest defenders ever

[@avenue5880]

he's the reason i started playing football

[@dipubasu]

Today, I found an amazing new football channel🙏

[@vaageesh6054]

Brilliant video, can you do one on Roberto Baggio?

[@littlehomie1854]

The goat defender

[@power279]

How i miss you Captain Fantastic

[@JasonOon]

he may not have the best tackling technique, but gave all his heart and soul into each tackle

[@BeatsDownGaming]

At his peak, nobody would begrudge him being in any world XI. Top 10 CB ever without question.

[@dadisajo9]

Ramos and Puyol best CB that Spain ever had.

[@PhilyAlli]

subscribe to this man. period.

[@sayakmajumdar7669]

I am a Real Madrid fan but i Respect carlos puyol , this Gentelman was a amazing player.His defending ability was excellent.

[@Rawly718]

Long time real fan here. Puyols and David Villa made me watch Barcelona 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ninjahattori7576]

if there's a Cosmic Force against Strikers, his name's Puyol what an absolute delight to watch someone defend with such lethal intensity, it stood out; i'd rather watch Barca under offensive pressure than an evenly stacked match cause we get the cameras on Puyol's Ferocity

[@o.q.f1623]

5 Carles Puyol💯Captain fantastic 🔥

[@devanman7920]

Puyol was genuinely the man!

[@RobertJohnson-un4ht]

Best leader and defender ever. Once he left was the down fold of Barc.

[@kraff845]

Underated

[@praveenbaghel1426]

A true gentleman

[@aj8__8]

7:59 Pique : look at this weapon, i'm dying Puyol : shut up and focus

[@Mindistortt]

Puyol was PURE DISCIPLINE, the pure essence of hard work and discipline, not getting distracted by anything in this world till the job is done. Players dancing celebrating a goal? he goes and stops them till the game is over, piqué complining because a lighter was thrown to him? nonsense! stop complaining let's keep focused into the game, and so was puyol, pure focus and discipline. Piqué was distracted? Puyol has rough words to make him focus back to the game no problem. And that's why is Puyol remembered as a legend, he was totally disciplined, a professional. Nowadays you see so many players complaining for every single thing happening in the field just to try to get some advantage out of the referees. Puyol wasn't that kind of player and perhaps that's why is Puyol respected like that.

[@rockgamiasedes677]

Best defender Spain has ever created

[@weshouldgame]

Puyol is personally my pick for best defender 2nd Franz becknbauer

[@elizatovarpalomo1294]

My favorite player

[@jamesmccreery250]

Top 5 all time for commitment. Very few players in football history have tried as hard as Carles Puyol.

[@connorwalls2674]

@Football Iconic please do a video on Bryan robson. Greatest Manchester United captain before Keane. Didn’t win too much till the end of his career but spent 13 years at united. MY CAPTAIN

[@lesgillard1508]

He will always be King Carlos to me and others....

[@Kojak.k]

Some people are just born leaders like this guy.

[@Skoopyghost]

I think Puyol knows he didn't do just "okey". I think him being modest is what made him great captain.

[@generaldane]

Should do one on John Terry

[@kelvinkamdani8905]

If u talk abt ledership, sportmanship, intensity, and determination puyol is the man. He is not skilfull or tall but his presence in defense is amazing. Now barca have araujo similar leadership and detemination hope he could be better than puyol

[@danielguguchiya1273]

Do Jamie vardy I feel like he is very under rated

[@NoCluYT]

Jamie Vardy would be praised as one of the best English strikers ever if he played at a different club. His numbers are nothing short of legendary