3:32 That's Ronald de Boer, not Frank de Boer. This guy is an idiot. Disliked. Unsubbed.

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

"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.

He had that spirit, determination, and drive that the current Barcelona lack.

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

I don’t really hear a lot of people talk about him tbh Goat defender in his prime tho

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.

He was arguably the best defender barca ever had! He and pique were amazing in their prime! Brick wall! ❤️🔵

He was the grit that every silky team needs.

Puyol's one of those players you'd want in your team, always. Truly the best captain a team can have.

He never once skipped a recovery run, chased every lost cause he ever saw, never under any circumstance did he give in. Absolute legend!

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.

Probably the most heart I have seen in a football pitch. This guy was an warrior

He really stepped up his game from 2004. Worked a lot on positioning and ball playing and became flawless for the last years of his career. Sadly, he had to stop due to injuries getting scary and potentially health-threatening when he was still playing at an insane level. The man simply did not accept going on without giving 150% in every match. His retirement was one of the saddest days I remember in football.

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

Oooohhh myyyy Goooodddd. I am soooo happy. Thank you so much for the video

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.

Can we have Robben sometimes later? I’ve seen people saying that because of injuries, he ultimate did not fully fulfill his potential. For me he did, and even a legend. Opinions can be quite divided.

Puyol will always be a legendary defender for his mentality and hard work, never gave up on the team and I expect that from now new players, Araujo has similar attributes and I know he's taking notes, VISCA BARCA

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

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

Puyol, one of the greatest leaders in whole of football... #respect

For my opinion he is my idol, A Lion & and a leader. He is the BEST defender of all time. Tbh he should’ve won a Ballon d’or

His assist for Torres's goal v/s Ukraine in 2006, was the moment that made me want to start supporting Spanish national team...❤️💛❤️💙❤️💛❤️

An absolute inspiration... El Capitan ❤️ 💙

To me Puyol is one of those players who represent football as a whole. If you're a fan of the sport you gotta love him no matter what team you support.

Loved your video. Real quality. Thorough, well researched, balanced and presented with some humor and irony. I'm nostalgiac for a lot of those guys from a decade or more ago.

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.

keep grinding lad, these vids are quality.

Great video! So proud of our Shark of Catalonia. Etern capità únic i irrepetible Carles Puyol!

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

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

Love your video. Such excellence

Top videos man. The timeline structure and narration of your vids are top class, good work dude keep it up!

You continue to produce very very high quality videos!!

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!

YES Great video

araujo is a regen of puyol for the new generation , he celebrates tackles like puyol and so far he is having a really good season for barca in this season 22/23

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

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

Gr8 docu He kept things professional from 1st min to last

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.

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.

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

Bro your video are good and your voice is so good and amazing love your video man

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

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!

Puyol is the greatest captain I have ever seen in football, his leadership was more important than his playing ability.

Puyol and Rafa Márquez combo was GOATED

Videos keep getting better and better. Also any chance you can make a video on Rafael Marquez. He's a legend here in Mexico

I was 11 when first saw him play.... and still in love with him

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.

I will always remember Puyol's goal against Germany

Today, I found an amazing new football channel🙏

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

The reason i started playing football. legend

Brilliant video, can you do one on Roberto Baggio?

Honor was his greatest quality

One of the must respected player...

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.

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

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 🙌🏻

The real definition of strength that we need in football

he's the reason i started playing football

He never complaint always go up do his job respect the captain the legend the great brick wall

subscribe to this man. period.

my favorite player all time(well him and dani alves) the reason i love barca, the reason i started playing football

Underated

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

How i miss you Captain Fantastic

one of the greatest defenders ever

The goat defender

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)

What is the upload ? schedule this is great content

@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

5 Carles Puyol💯Captain fantastic 🔥

Long time real fan here. Puyols and David Villa made me watch Barcelona 🤷🏾‍♂️

Legend

My favorite player

Puyol was genuinely the man!

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.

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

A true gentleman

There is a reason why he was made captain ..the man brings life to the game and is disciplined

Puyol is personally my pick for best defender 2nd Franz becknbauer

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

When I think of the perfect team of footballers, Puyol is always on my list.

Top 5 all time for commitment. Very few players in football history have tried as hard as Carles Puyol.

Mi idolo!

Ramos and Puyol best CB that Spain ever had.

Some people are just born leaders like this guy.

Should do one on John Terry

if there's a Cosmic Force against Strikers, his name's Puyol what an absolute delight to watch someone defend with such lethal intensity, it stood out; i'd rather watch Barca under offensive pressure than an evenly stacked match cause we get the cameras on Puyol's Ferocity

At his peak, nobody would begrudge him being in any world XI. Top 10 CB ever without question.

Best leader and defender ever. Once he left was the down fold of Barc.

Best defender Spain has ever created

Have you guys noticed that football iconic and daily dose of football release videos at exactly the same time?

Puyol was PURE DISCIPLINE, the pure essence of hard work and discipline, not getting distracted by anything in this world till the job is done. Players dancing celebrating a goal? he goes and stops them till the game is over, piqué complining because a lighter was thrown to him? nonsense! stop complaining let's keep focused into the game, and so was puyol, pure focus and discipline. Piqué was distracted? Puyol has rough words to make him focus back to the game no problem. And that's why is Puyol remembered as a legend, he was totally disciplined, a professional. Nowadays you see so many players complaining for every single thing happening in the field just to try to get some advantage out of the referees. Puyol wasn't that kind of player and perhaps that's why is Puyol respected like that.

He's probably the football great wall

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