WEBCarles Puyol Saforcada (Catalan: [ˈkaɾləs puˈjɔl səfuɾˈkaðə], Spanish: [ˈkaɾles puˈʝol safoɾˈkaða]; born 13 April 1978) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played his entire career for Barcelona.He mainly played as a centre-back, but he could also play in either full-back position, mostly as a right-back.. Known for his defensive qualities and leadership, Puyol is ...