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!

[@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.

[@aryandongaonkar2839]

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

[@KingZoe2264]

He was the grit that every silky team needs.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@troytaylor5746]

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

[@victor-ot9er]

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

[@hitanshsharmanf]

An absolute inspiration... El Capitan ❤️ 💙

[@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…

[@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.

[@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.

[@NoName-xc6cg]

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

[@FootballIconic]

😂

[@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."

[@inchaoswetrust]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@noealcala9018]

Puyol and Rafa Márquez combo was GOATED

[@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.

[@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 🔥

[@blublublublubluh]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@riyaanthapa5643]

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

[@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)

[@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!)

[@deexdead5403]

The reason i started playing football. legend

[@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

[@tylercurry9952]

YES Great video

[@ByloBand]

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

[@JasonOon]

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

[@15.mbagasrizkypg7]

The real definition of strength that we need in football

[@sayakmajumdar7669]

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

[@elizatovarpalomo1294]

My favorite player

[@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

[@Skoopyghost]

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

[@jordanalves41]

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

[@shambhav9534]

I've always wondered why he has such lose cheek skin.It's kind of his own trademark, along with that iconic hair. It just gives such a cool vibe.

[@PhilyAlli]

subscribe to this man. period.

[@rockgamiasedes677]

Best defender Spain has ever created

[@power279]

How i miss you Captain Fantastic

[@MrSamsam911]

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

[@robertmason6366]

Love your video. Such excellence

[@therightman2031]

Even Messi don't have those number of matches as captain in Barça like 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

[@kraff845]

Underated

[@generaldane]

Should do one on John Terry

[@adonsaab1417]

Can u do one about Ramos?

[@Ervand5]

Puyol its beast defener in world

[@beauxjones8793]

Barça needs another Captain like Puyol…

[@ThandokaziKenke-q5i]

I really want to defend like puyol one day it is my dream and dreams come true

[@stevenvicijan4338]

Rhyming Pique with Peak. Cc woukd be proud.

[@masaha9]

So good that Barcelona is yet to find a replacement

[@Sasquatch10]

My favourite player. Under the word Integrity in the dictionary there should be a picture of Puyol.

[@lindseyormsbee]

As an American I really wish he was there for Dest to learn from.

[@lesgillard1508]

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

[@Kojak.k]

Some people are just born leaders like this guy.

[@MrSam3689]

Man i wish he had kept playing for 2 more years, this man had me fucking cracked in the field. I would not stop untill i see my own blood and then some, i so wanted to become pro just to join him!! I even remember this one periocular day where Messi came over to sign autographs after a game before departing i jumper the fence pushed Messi away gave a wink to marques and Rushed carles puyol!!! Puff and Dani Alves woke me up from my dream xD

[@4ever336]

Mi idolo!

[@Towoawawabo8]

He was a German Tank, something you don't want to meet in your journey. He's a Lion chasing sheeps.

[@KeyserSoeze]

Legend

[@ezceelos2120]

I hated this guy as a real Madrid fan but I did like watching him play

[@masfiqratul7559]

He was the True Lion 🦁 Both on and off the Pitch Who told Spain doesn't have Lions Than go and look at Carlos Puyol

[@erzsebetprobstle3072]

Agressiv és Határozottság között künség van!Puyol áthatóan küöönséget tett.Respekt!!!!❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤❤❤❤❤

[@thisguyrighthere3]

those 1 or 2 seasons he played as a right back he was even better than he was as a center back

[@bacillusanthracis69]

Only if we had a captain like him now

[@akibtafhim]

Indeed was a serious guy.

[@Krishnakumar-wl7ih]

He led by example... A captain who never winked in a single game... I have seen very few howlers from this guy in his entire career..

[@Sinnombre-gl4kz]

The Catalán shark ....The ESPAÑOL SHARK

[@noelchoi9888]

Always felt he was the weak link in that defence(mostly due to lack of pace). But he fought til the end to make up that weakness, great player.

[@leadleader2023]

Puyol was literally one of the fastest players in La Liga 2004/05 and 2005/06. You must be talking about Puyol in his last few years of football.

[@NoCluYT]

Puyol wasn’t ever that slow. It’s his agility which was lacking. He could trick his way down on attackers, but can’t keep up with quick side to side movements

[@korzinietz2136]

DO a video on Pablo Aimar.

[@Human_traain]

(5)L Carles Puyol CV Barcelona/Spain Offense: 78 Defense: 95 Control: 81 Speed: 94

[@Bobby-xr4bo]

Best defender in the World, ever!

[@jibanblonjibanblon5241]

Love ❤️❤️😍❤️ puyol

[@tihomirblagoev5581]

He was a real beast. The fall of Messi's Barcelona started after his retirement.

[@oceanmike8516]

Could you do leighton baines

[@josearias9825]

Remember when Di Maria made him do the splits??

[@jinshenghew9601]

Carles Puyol is not the best defender, but he is the best leader.

[@girish1o245]

8:31 no big deal 😅😅😅😂🤣🤣🤣

[@arturomorales966]

What do I think? What do I THINK?! I think his is the only jersey I've ever bought. I just had to have it.

[@janeolson5484]

Read THE CAPTAIN CLASS by Sam Walker to understand the phenomenon that is Carles Puyol.

[@marcozamudio6970]

“Puyol’s most prominent partner in crime…” me thinking he’s about to say Rafa Márquez

[@duranti_ciacco]

BEST captain ever

[@kilokilo14]

For us in Central America he is "Tarzan" lol

[@hamzaHrv]

Araujo is the embodiment of Puyol. I swear to God

[@akibtafhim]

It's Carlos!

[@hrushikeshjoshi974]

Greatest captain ever.

[@nesto200]

Fun fact: my papa was in the same school as him

[@epullhok]

DO NESTA

[@Ilovewatchingsupernaturalparan]

Carles Payol was a lion.