Carles Puyol Spanish Footballer From La Pobla de Segur
Carles Puyol · association football player · Spanish
Known for
Biography
Carles Puyol, born 13 April 1978 in La Pobla de Segur, is a Spanish footballer. His club career on record includes FC Barcelona (1999–2014) and Spain men's national football team (2000–2013).
Career
He is registered as a centre-back. He started out at Spain national under-18 football team in 1995, according to the records. Beyond Spain national under-18 football team, he has played for FC Barcelona, Spain men's national football team and Catalonia national football team. FC Barcelona is where he stayed longest, 1999 to 2014. At FC Barcelona (1999–2014), his team-mates on record include Sergio Busquets, Andrés Iniesta and Lionel Messi. Spain men's national football team team-mates from the same years include Iker Casillas, Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso. Screen work on record covers 2 credits, including Take The Ball Pass The Ball (2018).
Recognition
His awards include the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit.
Personal life
He is married to Vanesa Lorenzo.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Spain national under-18 football team | Centre-back |
| 1996–1997 | FC Barcelona C | Centre-back |
| 1997–2000 | FC Barcelona Atlètic | Centre-back |
| 1999–2014 | FC Barcelona | Centre-back |
| 2000–2013 | Spain men's national football team | Centre-back |
| 2000 | Spain national under-21 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2000 | Spain national under-23 football team | Centre-back |
| 2001–2013 | Catalonia national football team | Centre-back |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Take The Ball Pass The Ball | Film | |
| 2009 | Kill the Referee | Film |
Carles Puyol on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 14M @carles5puyol
- Engagement rate
- 1.37% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 191,100
- Average comments
- 691 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Carles Puyol?
Carles Puyol is 48 years old, born on 13 April 1978 in La Pobla de Segur.
What is Carles Puyol known for?
Carles Puyol is a centre-back who has played for FC Barcelona and Spain men's national football team.
How tall is Carles Puyol?
Carles Puyol is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What is Carles Puyol’s nationality?
Carles Puyol is Spanish, born in La Pobla de Segur.
Who is Carles Puyol married to?
Carles Puyol is married to Vanesa Lorenzo.
Has Carles Puyol won any awards?
Yes. Carles Puyol won Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q17158), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Darz Mol · CC BY-SA 2.5 es
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