CARLES PUYOL

Carles Puyol i Saforcada (Catalan pronunciation:; born 13 April 1978) is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
Mainly a central defender, he can also appear on either flanks, especially as a right back. He also serves as a longtime team captain for his only club FC Barcelona after taking over from Luis Enrique in August 2004.

Personal information
Full name	Carles Puyol i Saforcada
Date of birth	13 April 1978 (1978-04-13) (age 32)
Place of birth	La Pobla de Segur,Catalonia, Spain
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current club	Barcelona
Number	5
Youth career
1993–1995	Pobla de Segur
1995–1997	Barcelona
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1997–2000	Barcelona B	89	(6)
1999–	Barcelona	340	(7)
National team‡
1995	Spain U18	3	(0)
2000	Spain U21	4	(0)
2000	Spain U23	5	(0)
2000–	Spain	91	(3)
2001–	Catalonia	4	(0)