Why Players Like Puyol Have Gone EXTINCT...

Рет қаралды 717,816

Күн бұрын

PLEASE LIKE AND COMMENT BELOW WHAT PLAYER I SHOULD DO NEXT.
Join the channel's Discord server with the link: / discord
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

Пікірлер: 784

@Bhutakin Ай бұрын

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.

@Danleesixdoublefive321 Ай бұрын

Perfectly described ❤

@TrvisXYe Ай бұрын

Brilliantly worded, I hope we can see more players like this in the future, but it’s rare nowadays.

@1greenMitsi Ай бұрын

he also gave his all for spain as a catalan

@anubhavdasgupta3512 26 күн бұрын

I am a true Real Madrid Supporter. But man Puyol is the only person I respect the most.

@trioz1819 19 күн бұрын

i mean eto ronaldinho xavi

@tygo9967 Ай бұрын

Van gaal mocking Puyol's appearance is some crazy hypocrisy

@kennethflaming8606 18 күн бұрын

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

@travis3430 14 күн бұрын

Van Gaal looks like Butthead.

@sebo5013 11 күн бұрын

Literally never liked him for some reason and this just reinstated that belief

@joonatan28 Ай бұрын

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.

@ibrahimsiddiqui2623 Ай бұрын

I would add Terry to that same kinda player

@AlexSanzu-gj2mk Ай бұрын

Maldini??

@benedictjajo Ай бұрын

@@ibrahimsiddiqui2623unlike Vidic and Puyol, Terry off the pitch isn't a classy person.😂

@felleroerdere3351 Ай бұрын

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.

@dennismukoyatv Ай бұрын

Phil Jones?

@forwardthinkingforum13 Ай бұрын

Puyol is one of the only Barcelona players that as a real madrid fan I always respected

@LordFrostDragon Ай бұрын

I respect pique too

@LordFrostDragon Ай бұрын

I am Madrid fan too btw

@IronMetal Ай бұрын

@@LordFrostDragonno Madrid fan respects Piqué, you're a plastic fan, from an Atleti fan

@dystop5829 Ай бұрын

@@IronMetalMan you really have to discriminate somebody of their opinion while being in the same fanbase? Truly disappointing.

@JabariBelfon Ай бұрын

Iniesta ?

@samuelcrows Ай бұрын

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.

@chombus2602 Ай бұрын

I was searching for that comment

@blueheaven4838 8 күн бұрын

What a man 👏👏❤❤

@TequilaSunsett Ай бұрын

Football needs more Puyol's. There is no player that I respect more than him.

@Culereterno1899 Ай бұрын

That's impossible my friend

@doublesalopetoimcre Ай бұрын

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...

@alinac5512 Ай бұрын

For me Klose is nr 1 but Puyol is certainly up there.

@Farhan-ub2cu Ай бұрын

Puyol is the type of guy wanting respect over money, thats hard

@patoa3481 Ай бұрын

I'd say that currently the closet thing to Puyol is Van Dijk. Straightforward defenders who would die for their club and incredible leadership

@amosstanislas1916 Ай бұрын

Madrid fan here... But I'll show respect where respect is due. I ADMIRE PUYOL!!

@GARTZ09 Ай бұрын

legit, one of the few players you just cannot hate

@EhThisIsAGoodName Ай бұрын

@@GARTZ09 The list of universally loved players are short. Puyol, Maldini and Beckenbauer are the only ones I can think of.

@WithNoRegret1 Ай бұрын

@@EhThisIsAGoodNamenobody really hate Modric actually

@EhThisIsAGoodName Ай бұрын

@@WithNoRegret1 good shout, can't think of anyone who disliked Xabi Alonso either

@dripdope0 Ай бұрын

@@EhThisIsAGoodNamethough they dislike him as a manager💀

@happy_camper Ай бұрын

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.

@Vittrich 4 күн бұрын

He always was one of the fairest and humble players on the field, has to come from somewhere.

@ayofemiadetoye4422 Ай бұрын

The last true captain 🎉

@tom10642 Ай бұрын

At Barca, yes

@JobHans Ай бұрын

Ain't agreeing, there still great captains at some clubs

@mariuscarausu9352 Ай бұрын

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).

@desmondachocky537 Ай бұрын

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.

@SurfingInternet Ай бұрын

Who are you replying to?@@desmondachocky537

@joshuajohn1808 Ай бұрын

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.

@ichbineuchehrlich Ай бұрын

Puyol IS so awesome, outclasses everyone in Fairness. Goat captain

@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Ай бұрын

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!

@Shookie Ай бұрын

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.

@laxusdreyar7838 Ай бұрын

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.

@davidvalencia129 Ай бұрын

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.

@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 Ай бұрын

Isn't a hard choice between the two because off the pitch Gerrard is a coward who enjoys the company of vicious lowlife gangsters.

@LilW1nky Ай бұрын

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.

@harrr53 Ай бұрын

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.

@depekthegreat359 Ай бұрын

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!!!🏋️‍♂️

@lexkanyima2195 Ай бұрын

I don't care about his hair, which people critizised alot for no anwser

@Das_Stig Ай бұрын

he was catalan

@longlifetometal1995 Ай бұрын

Catalan* legend

@victorvazquez8275 Ай бұрын

@@Das_StigSpanish*

@alfredosenalle9284 Ай бұрын

@@Das_StigCatalonia is a Spanish province.

@claudiogallucci563 Ай бұрын

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

@iScrewFace Ай бұрын

I'm a real madrid fan, but man I respect Puyol a lot. What a warrior!

@athenyx_e 19 күн бұрын

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.

@suchitramaity3537 Ай бұрын

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 ' .

@sackball64 Ай бұрын

Puyol is one of the best in the world. Endless respect for him as a Madridista. Pure class.

@Mrocznyy666 Ай бұрын

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.

@cadian122 Ай бұрын

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 ...

@pabhz19 Ай бұрын

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 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Guigiggs Ай бұрын

What a player, he was unique, just focusing on the play, not everything around. He is a true legend in football !

@anumnum2012 Ай бұрын

This man is my favorite player of all time

@vodkastani4649 Ай бұрын

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!

@Justin_the_baller Ай бұрын

We love you puyol, from Barcelona ❤

@mokaPCP Ай бұрын

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.

@jamessatherley2022 Ай бұрын

Puyol was a Warrior in a team/teams of superstars and because of that fact he is one of my favorite ever players !!

@alexbenavides3148 Ай бұрын

He's the real life Rock Lee, always loved watching Puyol play!

@Billy.J Ай бұрын

Was looking for that comment !

@npcr83 Ай бұрын

I didn’t realize. This was so important to share, I cried. Thank you. ❤

@theresaplatipuscontrolling5542 Ай бұрын

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.

@a.demifemiflapo5795 Ай бұрын

Welcome to an episode of things that never happened...

@BarrySPeas Күн бұрын

@@a.demifemiflapo5795 We apologise for the rerun of "Someone being doubtful of something fairly plausible happening on the internet", but fresh programming is still in production.

@TrossardWasUnavailable Ай бұрын

Puyol is an inspiration to ALL! He is one of the greatest defenders of all time, and his impact at Barcelona was truly great.

@jyangmusic7455 Ай бұрын

Gavi and Cubrasi are showing phenomenal signs of similar mentality. Puyol a true legend and inspiration

@manuelqoshgaming4494 Ай бұрын

The way you narrate this videos makes someone relive the moments once more and feel them, great videos keep up the good job

@j.reyes21 Ай бұрын

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...

@MrBlackgobbo Ай бұрын

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.

@Garibaldirojo Ай бұрын

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 👌

@fredshortzz Ай бұрын

15 years later we have someone just like him called cubarsi 🔥

@burgui5267 Ай бұрын

Nah, Gavi is like him. Cubarsi is the improved version of Pique.

@anggarafitra6670 Ай бұрын

dude dont jinx it. let the boy grow his talent

@nesisquick Ай бұрын

@@anggarafitra6670 honestly

@JerryO1995 29 күн бұрын

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.

@darkwill15 15 күн бұрын

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.

@jordiros5723 Ай бұрын

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.

@aristodiga82 Ай бұрын

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.

@jenuinekarki7526 Ай бұрын

In my opinion Puyol is one of the greatest defender of all time. This man is epitome of sportsmanship.

@Tiburon4 Ай бұрын

Waited for this video for yearsss!!!! Thanks😭😭

@KarlSkorger Ай бұрын

Puyol and vidic... Football is never gonna get the likes of these two again ❤🎉

@gourmondal5812 Ай бұрын

Greatest Spanish and La Liga defender in my opinion!!

@jamesfoster169 Ай бұрын

Been waiting for this one🥹my 🐐

@Friendlyhero Ай бұрын

Gavi is surely become one like him oneday. That guy's passion for club is huge

@michaelosgood9876 Ай бұрын

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...

@netking767 Ай бұрын

Man! I love your writing! Thanks

@AmilaEkanayake Ай бұрын

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.

@botanozsan7843 6 күн бұрын

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.

@johnjandoh6732 Ай бұрын

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.

@MrK.A Ай бұрын

Love your videos bro. I watch them regardless of whether I'm interested in the player or not.

@DSliima Ай бұрын

My man, why did this almost make me cry happy/proud tears, I'm a Real Madrid fan, damn.

@trevorshear7737 Ай бұрын

He was the last of his kind."THE REAL DEFENDER". As always the one and only LIONHEART.

@wyrw Ай бұрын

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.

@Chuca2112 Ай бұрын

Love your vids man, keep it up!

@nikhillakhera7134 Ай бұрын

Following you since last 2 years, great going brother. Love from India

@unairosalcastel509 13 күн бұрын

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

@sarahmarks6743 Ай бұрын

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.

@arifarafatgamer006 Ай бұрын

Another banger🎉🎉

@SPQSpartacus Ай бұрын

When I’m thinking about the best of all time XI, only Messi and Puyol are certain.

@fredohendrixx3031 Ай бұрын

Puyol is my idol thanks for the video❤

@thefresky Ай бұрын

man I love hearing that "So, listen to this..."

@rajchamar8641 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@kingmaker7923 Ай бұрын

The man who made me fall in love with the game.The greatest leader of the game.❤

@eldios831 Ай бұрын

I love this channel and its commentary

@malafakka8530 Ай бұрын

I love Puyol. Thanks for the video.

@shinigami9784 Ай бұрын

The definition of humble❤

@RyukDFIzz Ай бұрын

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.

@Saksham00007 24 күн бұрын

Beautiful. The respect this guy deserves ♥️ A Barcelona legend till the end of times ♥️ The Lion 🪨

@JoshuaHenelyThornhill Ай бұрын

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.

@ElCaballoTV Ай бұрын

Great video dude 👍

@izrajames9823 Ай бұрын

Another great video!

@JimBeatman Ай бұрын

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

@NotTheWheel 17 күн бұрын

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.

@joseprinceabiodun4476 Ай бұрын

i just love your videos.how you tell the stories are just too emotional and dramatic

@guittadabe5214 Ай бұрын

What a wonderful video for a wonderful man!

@charliestone3581 Ай бұрын

One of the greatest gentleman to play the beautiful game❤ Carles Puyol!

@truth_is_strongest Ай бұрын

Class act 👑

@evanclp514 Ай бұрын

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.

@yamiRic Ай бұрын

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.

@khalilli6613 28 күн бұрын

There would never be another puyol.

@svensvensson627 13 күн бұрын

King of Kings. A true man, stoic

@tobiaschurch8848 Ай бұрын

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❤

@nigelfrom6000bc Ай бұрын

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

@johnlombardo7816 Ай бұрын

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!

@Codemanlex Ай бұрын

Life is not always like that Lmao

@johnlombardo7816 Ай бұрын

@@Codemanlex how so?

@Codemanlex Ай бұрын

@@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

@ColdNamikaze Ай бұрын

Lovely video but could you make one about abedi Pele? I’ve been asking for some time now would real appreciate it

@JobHans Ай бұрын

That ghanyan star

@ColdNamikaze Ай бұрын

@@JobHans fr

@vaishnavs3331 Ай бұрын

this is a masterpiece

@robs9237 Ай бұрын

Kamikaze style defenders like Puyol and Vidic are my favorite

@rajkiran9171 3 күн бұрын

3:15 greatest words i have ever heard in my life

@johneefizterbottom Ай бұрын

What a gentleman 👏🏼

@flankspeed 16 күн бұрын

The ultimate pro. And completely selfless. Strength and Honour! 👍

@mattsmith4589 7 күн бұрын

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

@BRUCELEE-wt7hk Ай бұрын

I always watch ypur videos and I will be honest i love your accent!

@SpideronOfficial 27 күн бұрын

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.