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How good was Carles Puyol actually? #GOAT
New video about one of the most talked about players we've seen over the 2000s in football. In this episode we take on Carles Puyol who played for Barcelona and Spain for all of his career.
0:00 Please like the video, it means the world
1:33 How Puyol Forced Barcelona To Sign Him
3:45 How Barcelon's Ugly Duckling Ended Up As Their Captain
8:56 How Grief Haunted Puyol's Prime
11:47 The Impossible Duo
14:36 How Injuries Wrecked Puyol's Body
I fucking loved watching Puyol in those great Barca teams. That man would die for the club. Body on the line for a clean sheet. Always classy, just playing the game the right way. Legend.
Perfectly described ❤
Brilliantly worded, I hope we can see more players like this in the future, but it’s rare nowadays.
he also gave his all for spain as a catalan
I am a true Real Madrid Supporter. But man Puyol is the only person I respect the most.
i mean eto ronaldinho xavi
Puyol is one of the only Barcelona players that as a real madrid fan I always respected
I respect pique too
I am Madrid fan too btw
@@LordFrostDragonno Madrid fan respects Piqué, you're a plastic fan, from an Atleti fan
@@IronMetalMan you really have to discriminate somebody of their opinion while being in the same fanbase? Truly disappointing.
Iniesta ?
Van gaal mocking Puyol's appearance is some crazy hypocrisy
well last year, he got "knighted'' and got the titel knight lol, he also has his own army Louis vangaals ARMY.. that compensates for his melted face
Van Gaal looks like Butthead.
Literally never liked him for some reason and this just reinstated that belief
both him and Vidic are the greatest defender warriors. Absolutely solid, strong markings, hard tackles, leadership qualities, briliant duels abilities(both ground and aerial), put everything for their respective teams, but also intelligent of organizing the defence and even the teammates. We all miss players like them, players who really love their club over anything, are always loved by their fans, and are always respected by the rivals. Legends.
I would add Terry to that same kinda player
Maldini??
@@ibrahimsiddiqui2623unlike Vidic and Puyol, Terry off the pitch isn't a classy person.😂
I'd also add that Ronald Araujo is making his way to becoming a similar-styled player. I'd agree with the Pique at the end of the video, no one can touch Puyol. Everything he did for club and country? He was one of a kind. Such goddamn class. Araujo is a monster. And he is becoming another of the best. And playing CB at Barca obviously begs the comparison, but Puyol's story, his triumphs in the most clutch moments...I remember that goal against Germany. I was in a bar in Malaga. The entire place was fucking dead silent and so tight for like 70 minutes. And that fucking goal and the goddamn roof was nearly blown off the place. Some stranger tackled me to the ground in joy as I sprinted to the wall, exploding out of my seat when he scored it. Goddamn. That goal was only matched in absolute MOMENT by Iniesta's in the final. Talk about a fucking million person explosion. I was in the center of Madrid. Strangers jumping on my back in the 117th minute or whatever that was. Jesus. That Spanish team was just...somthing else entirely. That whole generation. I was so lucky to be there, we were all so lucky to see that team play.
Phil Jones?
When the chapecoense plane crashed it was an El Classico week, and Puyol always have a spot to watch it, but he came here, to Brasil, to carry the coffins, because that was bigger than any El classico ever.
I was searching for that comment
What a man 👏👏❤❤
Football needs more Puyol's. There is no player that I respect more than him.
That's impossible my friend
well. if there is a player at least half of a man like him... u know that man can be considered great. half of a man like Puyol...
For me Klose is nr 1 but Puyol is certainly up there.
Puyol is the type of guy wanting respect over money, thats hard
I'd say that currently the closet thing to Puyol is Van Dijk. Straightforward defenders who would die for their club and incredible leadership
Madrid fan here... But I'll show respect where respect is due. I ADMIRE PUYOL!!
legit, one of the few players you just cannot hate
@@GARTZ09 The list of universally loved players are short. Puyol, Maldini and Beckenbauer are the only ones I can think of.
@@EhThisIsAGoodNamenobody really hate Modric actually
@@WithNoRegret1 good shout, can't think of anyone who disliked Xabi Alonso either
@@EhThisIsAGoodNamethough they dislike him as a manager💀
The story about Carles intentionally failing his classes because his friend was already failing... Sabotaging his school year to be held back on purpose, just so his friend wouldn't have to go through it alone...Now that is LOYALTY. And it says so much about his character.
He always was one of the fairest and humble players on the field, has to come from somewhere.
The last true captain 🎉
At Barca, yes
Ain't agreeing, there still great captains at some clubs
Last monumental captain was Totti,who retired in 2017.Nobody else I can think off in current times that has such standout captain qualities,Bellingham might be 1 for the future at Real Madrid if he continues to play like he has and keeps the same attitude or maybe improve it(he needs to mature a bit more).
U r probably some 10 yr old infant.Nobody in the current era can match to the aura,discipline,dedication n brilliance that Puyol had.Plus he literally won everything with his teams.Be it the domestic club titles,3Ucl's,2 fifa club wcups,a wcup with spain n 2 euros.Who can boast of such achievements n success as a defender in this current generation?Answer,apart from Ramos nobody else.
Who are you replying to?@@desmondachocky537
The man terminated his own contract because he didn't want to rob the club of money! What a special unique Legend this fella is!
I'm so glad you made a video on this man, he really was the epitome of real manhood and leadership. Everything a captain should aspire to be.
Puyol IS so awesome, outclasses everyone in Fairness. Goat captain
Spanish legend Carles Puyol sir was like a brickwall of the Barcelona team that ruled the Spanish football since the mid 2000's till the early 2010's and he was a great captain at that time!!!I ever adore his leadership of course,the Barcelona team of not just Lionel Messi boss,good friends!!!LONG LIVE CARLES PUYOL SIR!!!🏋️♂️
I don't care about his hair, which people critizised alot for no anwser
he was catalan
Catalan* legend
@@Das_StigSpanish*
@@Das_StigCatalonia is a Spanish province.
I am an avid Liverpool FC-fan since end 80's, but I must say that when thinking about a captain thats stood out to me in an utmost positive way, Puyol is actually the first captain that comes to my mind, even ahead of Steven Gerrard. Puyol's presence on the field (and off the pitch) and the way he spread his winning mentality to the rest of the players, especially those right next to him, was simply top notch. One other fact about him that made me applaud him even more, was how he didn't tolerate nonsense behaviour from his teammates. There are many examples on how he either pulls up a fake-injured teammate, "kicks his ass" and gets him to play on or when his teammates are arguing with the ref and being stupid, he just shoves them away and tells them to focus on the game. I loved seeing him do that. What a brilliant cap'n he was. A true legend, without a doubt.
Yup. I remember once someone threw a lighter at Pique. Pique picked it up and was complaining about it to the ref, who wasn't paying attention. Puyol took the lighter from Pique, threw it, and told Pique to defend as they were defending a corner.
I remeber once Thiago and Alves were celebrating a goal amd goofing around making an obvious mockery out of it and puyol shove them and gave them a lecture on respecting the rival.
Isn't a hard choice between the two because off the pitch Gerrard is a coward who enjoys the company of vicious lowlife gangsters.
I'm a real madrid fan, but man I respect Puyol a lot. What a warrior!
im a barca fan, and i feel the same about players like ramos and casillas. No matter how many tackles and saves they made, they would die for Los Galacticos. and i respect that.
The day he saved that shot at goal with his chest, with the goalkeeper beaten, hitting him on the club's shield...that was one of the best football moments I have witnessed. You couldn't script a more epic moment.
This channel always has top content, but this video was one of the best. Very emotional. Puyol is like a comic book hero from another era. My dad told me the same lesson and I pass it to my kids also: there will always be more talented and luckier people around you, but never let anyone beat you on effort and character.
Puyol is one of the best in the world. Endless respect for him as a Madridista. Pure class.
Puyol is an another name of hard work, determination ( the man always wanted to give his team the best without thinking about his conditions) and focus and the hunger to achieve the best. I will never forget his efforts for barca and spain. 'The true definition of a captain, last of your kind, Carlos Puyol, you will be in our hearts ' .
Puyol giving capt arm band to Cancer Surviver is ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW WOW great video I knew he was a beast . And yes that goal vs germany in wc semi was HIGE HUGE germany was stacked beat England 4 to 1 then argentina 4 to 0 and Puyol goal knocked them out. But him giving capt band to cancer surviver is most amazing thing puyol ever did on pitch IMO wow I never knew that's for making video
The Eric Abidal thing is probably the most beautiful gesture I've ever seen in the football world. Has the chance to overtake Maldini in the record books but he rather put the focus on someone else's battle. Honestly amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Finally my favorite footballer! I got goosebumps. I once wrote in my homework that I loved him. And that's the truth. Legend, Lionheart, Carles Puyol. The perfect captain. A real man. My hero.
As a Madrid fan I have nothing but respect and admiration for Puyol... He was the Lion in the heart of the Spanish defense of Euro 08 and WC 2010 and was always a class act and top notch defender ...
As a Catalan, Puyol is truly the greatest example of what our true core values are, hes the greatest captain Barça has and will ever have, and I love him so much for all of it. He has always been a role model, truly one of a kind.
What a player, he was unique, just focusing on the play, not everything around. He is a true legend in football !
This man is my favorite player of all time
Ive been lucky to have met puyol on an occassion and have dinner with him, he was gentleman in and outside the pitch. He was an incredible man who deserved everything in the world and I believe he has gained a spot as one of the three greatest defenders ever, along with being barça's and even spain's best captain.
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Great video about one of the greatest defenders of all time! A real man, unique - servant of his club, knight who exemplified the virtues, who sacrificed himself for the good of his club - FC Barcelona! Thank you so much Carles Puyol!
He's the real life Rock Lee, always loved watching Puyol play!
Was looking for that comment !
We love you puyol, from Barcelona ❤
Puyol was a Warrior in a team/teams of superstars and because of that fact he is one of my favorite ever players !!
15 years later we have someone just like him called cubarsi 🔥
Nah, Gavi is like him. Cubarsi is the improved version of Pique.
dude dont jinx it. let the boy grow his talent
@@anggarafitra6670 honestly
He hasn't even played 20 matches yet. He's good, but still needs to put in a lot of work and effort to even come close to Puyol's average form.
If I were Xavi I'd be calling Carles so he can whip them into the best defense in the world. These guys have talent but I still haven't seen the pure dedication of Puyol in them.
In my opinion Puyol is one of the greatest defender of all time. This man is epitome of sportsmanship.
Gavi and Cubrasi are showing phenomenal signs of similar mentality. Puyol a true legend and inspiration
Puyol is an inspiration to ALL! He is one of the greatest defenders of all time, and his impact at Barcelona was truly great.
I didn’t realize. This was so important to share, I cried. Thank you. ❤
Puyol was amazing, only few defenders have made me scream in joy with a perfect sliding tackle or when he used to scold his teammates for mocking at their rivals and/or when they celebrate with dance moves. He was a true gentleman and a fierce warrior at the same time, i remember i started watching Barcelona's matches because of Dinho and him, even thou i'm from South América...
As Real Madrid fan, even did we respect him. He represents the authentic values of sport. You should have talked about the years Mou vs Pep, the violent rivalry between teams and how Puyol never was involved. Even on that times he was respected by Madrid supporters and he always pushed to calm down the situation.
The way you narrate this videos makes someone relive the moments once more and feel them, great videos keep up the good job
It's rare players like Puyol, a true gentleman in and out of the pitch, that make the beautiful game beautiful. There will never be another one like him. He was the heart and soul of the historic Barcelona team that won everything. The moment he retired, the club started to experience it's almost imperceptible but inexorable decline.
Lucas man you are just becoming so elite, I love that we can see your amazing evolution dude, this one was absolutely beautiful, just like your last few, a cut above 👌
I was still in high school when Puyol made it to the Barcelona first team and play right full back. He just caught my attention right from the start. Those curly long hair, running relentlessly and defending with all his heart for the club. I admired him so much, I insisted to play on right back for my team in high school. As a Barcelona fan since I was little, and following the club since the 1992 dream team, for me, Puyol is the ideal personification of a Barcelona player. He is our true Barcelona captain.
Puyol and vidic... Football is never gonna get the likes of these two again ❤🎉
There is one player who is kind of like Puyol in terms of his aggression and determination, and he also plays for barca right now. And he happens to be 19 years old and recovering from injury. HIs name is Gavi.
Greatest Spanish and La Liga defender in my opinion!!
Waited for this video for yearsss!!!! Thanks😭😭
Puyol was my favourite defender and player since I was a child. He was a true warrior with principles and integrity. A true man, leader, and legendary defender.
Puyol was the reason why I got into football. He will always be my "El Capitan". His heart was what kept Barca and Spain going in his good days. What a player he was can not be expressed in a short video like this but I really appreciate the effort. I have never seen a more impactful defender than him ever.
The man who made me fall in love with the game.The greatest leader of the game.❤
Àmazing story. We're from a country down under, and remember him best at that 2010 World Cup in which he was key to Spain winning. An amazing team of midfielders & defenders...
Thank you I really enjoyed this. As a Man U fan I was gutted when he didn't come. But I still have the utmost respect for this iconic hardman and a true gentleman . A great inspiring humble man and definitely one of the best defenders of all time. A Unique loyal legend and leader.
Gavi is surely become one like him oneday. That guy's passion for club is huge
My man, why did this almost make me cry happy/proud tears, I'm a Real Madrid fan, damn.
Been waiting for this one🥹my 🐐
Barcelona was nothing without Puyol. People was give the success of Barcelona to Messi and Ronaldinho but they don't know about the man who worked selflessly for the club.
man I love hearing that "So, listen to this..."
Man! I love your writing! Thanks
Even those of us who didn't watch Puyol at all, could see his character everytime he clashed with out favourite teams. This man inspires me❤
Love your videos bro. I watch them regardless of whether I'm interested in the player or not.
He was the last of his kind."THE REAL DEFENDER". As always the one and only LIONHEART.
There would never be another puyol.
Thanks for making this video, Puyol has been my favourite player for so long, a lot of people doesn't understand how hard he fought. And this thing you say that there were never will be another player like Puyol, i think there might be one, he's too young to say it but... Gavi has proven us that he will put his life in risk for the team, now with time we'll see if he stays loyal. Respect for all of our players that are fighting day after day to give their best
Following you since last 2 years, great going brother. Love from India
Had an amazing game at RB in the 2009 Champions League vs Man U. Locked down that flank and was making overlapping runs. Didn't need pace, his football IQ was so high.
Love your vids man, keep it up!
Yessssss❤❤❤❤… at a time when only messi was found on the back of Barca tops … i was sporting Puyol 5 on the back 😂😂…nothing gets me harder than a solid no nonsense centre half
This kind of story motivates me a lot.. Yeah you are not the greatest but I can work harder and almost twice harder than others.... May you all get the results of your hard work.
Care about trophies, accomplishments, or anything. This man together with Ronaldinho was my hero. He was the epitome of what a football player was to me. There was only a couple other legend like Zidan we truly had that further that love for the game that truly beautiful love for the game that is not nonexistence nowadays, but it’s just not the same it’s a business, it’s not a thing of passion it might’ve been at the start when all these kids were 11 or 12 but now it’s just a business. Thank you Carlos thank you the last of his kind creature the bull of Catalonia.
I am absolutely happy I got a chance to watch Puyol play through his career, he was special…I enjoyed every moment of Barca in the 2000’s
The definition of humble❤
When I’m thinking about the best of all time XI, only Messi and Puyol are certain.
people always talk about Spain's midfield during that time but their defense was arguably just as stacked with Puyol, Sergio Ramos, Pique, and Casillas behind them.
I believe Puyol is one of the reason why his partnership with Sergio Ramos worked. El Classico is the peak of rivalry back then but somehow the CB of Barcelona and CB of Real Madrid become the rock to win World Cup. England failed to do that spectacularly.
Thanks for sharing
One of the greatest gentleman to play the beautiful game❤ Carles Puyol!
Beautiful. The respect this guy deserves ♥️ A Barcelona legend till the end of times ♥️ The Lion 🪨
Geez and here I thought the Anime Blue Lock was a fantasy towards how players are selected. As a non soccer fan I had no idea. Incredible journey truly an inspiration. Wow! More than an inspiration I just finished the video. What an incredible man. I'll admire Puyol now forever.
Puyol is my idol thanks for the video❤
I'm 22 yo i'm from senegal i saw Puyol for the 1st time in 2010 Wcup with his header on semi final and till now he is my only favourite football player
I love this channel and its commentary
if this video isnt a testament to how ANY sport should be played, I dont know what is.. Don't worry about fans, the other team, distractions of any sort, ... just play your hardest and your best you can that game at that moment in time, the rest is up to God and will work itself out.. another great video buddy thanks for sharing!
Life is not always like that Lmao
@@Codemanlex how so?
@@johnlombardo7816 life doesn’t care how hard you work or how determined you are. Not saying you can’t make it to the top, but always remember you can not always have your way
As a football fan first, I think this man was a legend! He was so inspirational!
Even as a Madrid fan it's a pleasure for me to say he's the Greatest Captain I've even seen and probably even will see
Another banger🎉🎉
Puyol is the thing Barca is missing
Great video dude 👍
I wish there was a love reaction feature only for this video on KZhead just to express my admiration for My Captain
he was the reason i got into playing football and became a defender. a true legend.
Puyol was the most humble guy
Ufff this just gave me goosebumps at the end... Puyol was really unique, so hard on the outside but so soft on the inside, an example in the pitch, don't remember ever seeing him play dirty even though, if he did, he had all the capacities to be a defender to strike fear on his oponents... Amazing player and LOYAL, something very hard to come by nowadays.
I love Puyol. Thanks for the video.
He's my favourite player of all time. It's impressive, because I was only 10 at the time I saw him play, yet he imprinted his greatness so easily on my young mind that I still remember his playing. It was because of him that a young me chose number 5 in my own football team, and decided to play center back just like he did. One of the most underrated greats, what a soldier.
Another great video!
One of if not the most selfless man in soccer. Puyol was always a class act; not many players today willingly prioritize their club over themselves.
i just love your videos.how you tell the stories are just too emotional and dramatic
People can say what they want, the more you zoom in on football and players a like. It becomes even more beautiful.
What a wonderful video for a wonderful man!
amazing how he managed time in his youth to also play in stranger things
As an American Puyol was the first defender I fell in love with. His fire and his heart was just an honor to watch. The pinnacle of a captain
One of the most under-rated defender, he was a beast on the field but a gentle man as well the true definition of a leader never one for the fuss always rallying his team telling them to remain focus on the task.
Puyol was one of the greatest of all time. He was an insanely loyal character who gave his all for club and country, and never backed down from sacrificing his body to help them. He also was extremely friendly and would never criticize or punish anyone for hurting him. He was the greatest defender of all time both on and off the pitch, and nobody will ever be like him every again.