Imagine the fear you would feel as a striker, you think you're through on goal and from the corner of your eye you glimpse this figure rampaging towards you, your heart stops for a moment, you think there's a lion on the pitch chasing you down! The figure gains on you, you can hear thudding footsteps, the fear builds... and through the swaying hair of the chasing beast, you catch a glimpse of it's face... Its worse than you feared! you wished it was a mere lion, but no.... it's the great Carles Puyol!!!! 🦁

A true captain and role model,fairplay, doesn't cheat, doesn't cry..fights till the last breath, gives everything for the team. Oh, how much this generations misses a player of his kind.

Someone like Carles is what Barcelona misses the most nowadays.

"Where some players won't dare to put their feet, Puyol goes in head first."- Baresi. So true!!!

If there was a guy who was ready to die for barca then Puyol is the name

as much legendary the tackles are.. we must also appreciate the attackers those days... they didn't roll on the ground for 10 mins for slightest of contact.. they just get back on their feet n carry on... hats off to those days of football... it was full of passion n love for the game not money

I'm a Madrid supporter but i can tell Puyol is easily one of the greatest footballers of all time

I think Puyol is possibly the most under rated player in the history of football, always fair, always clean, just pure class and a great ambassador for football. For those of you as old as me, he is the new Trevor Brooking, no unnecessary fouls, just a gentleman who is and plays football on a higher level!!

The most UNDERATED PLAYER of DECADE..... Respect to Puyol....

Puyol , true warrior. He played every game as his last game. Surely, one of the best defender alongside Maldini Baresi Cannvaro Beckanbeur Nesta and the best passionate, charismatic captain ever. Mad Respect for Puyol 🦁👑.

it’s amazing that his tackles hardly caused pains to the attackers, absolutely clean

The Captain with Capital C Carles Puyol - The biggest heart in football history ! My favourite player!

LEGENDARY Defender

i think if he was in today's football then mbappe and haaland would haven't any chance to score because his sliding tackles were so accurate.His physical strength is damn good. People say Messi is Barca forgeeting the name PUYOL.

I wish he played just one more season 😢There will never be another like him.A true capitain, and one of the best cb's of all time 👏👏👏

Damn he's so tough, physically and mentally. A big difference from today's defenders, he doesn't wait the attacker make a move, he tackle him directly with perfect time. True Legend 🦁

the Arabic commentator always call him the heart of the lion, what a legend.

Carlos piyol is one in football defender monster 🔥🔥🔥

Determination, agility, strength, awareness this guy has it all the man, the myth ,the legend

He indeed was the Wall that made Barca the team stood so strong on. His anticipation of each penetrative pass was so amazing as his commitment to each clash with the strikers to snatch away the ball, the runs, the strength, the speed.... All these skills are so unseen today. Thank you Puyol, for making us love the game more.

A role model for me a hero a captain a leader he will always be a great influence for me

Franco Baresi: Puyol puts his head where everyone would be afraid of putting the foot

No importa a que equipo apoyes , la verdad este señor merece el respeto de cualquier fanático del fútbol, simplemente un caballero capaz deorir por su equipo , un verdadero capitán y un jugador limpio en todo sentido, una leyenda

This is the greatest tackler ever. 100%.

Barça could have winning a team 12x0 Puyol would still play like he was in a war

I'm a huge Real Madrid fan though I have a huge respect for this guy.. He's exactly a last of his kind ❤⚽

Will never forget that second Barca goal in the 2-6 victory against Madrid in the Bernabeu. A perfect header by Puyol from a corner kick. Celebrate the goal by taking off his armband, and kiss it with so much spirit in his eyes, lifting the whole team's morale. A captain that truly lead by example. Gave me shivers every time.

this dude was a warrior on the pitch he sacrificed every bit of his body just to not lose. true respect

Nobody protests for foul because they know that his interferes is very clear. Perfect timing. He uses all part of his body. He gives his everything for win. Respect from Turkey, i hope Merih Demiral will be like Puyol.

A true sportsman spirit player and great defender of his era

Masterclass of pure defence best cb ever. Those who havent seen u playing have seen nothing. Sheer will and determination.

Puyol, the man who puts his head where anyone puts even his feet

We miss You EL CAPITAN!❤

Damn nowadays 80% of those tackles would be a freekick.

Grande Capi Puyol!!! Siempre a darlo todo por el equipo! Simplemente una bestia en la saga defensiva! Junto a Márquez fueron sensacionales!

Ningún defensor de hoy pasa tanto tiempo en el suelo mordiendo los pies de los adversarios como un perro igual q puyol, y siempre le ponía el pecho a las balas 😥🥺todo un auténtico capitán, inigualable

He is the definition of Defender

When they played for legacy , passion, love of the game . Not for money. #notoesl

One liner to define Puyol.... The situation where other defenders will think twice for even putting their feet, Puyol will passionately put his head in that situation.....

El título del vídeo es la mejor manera de definirlo. Ya no hay futbolistas como él.

The greatest video of Puyol. Best interceptions, headers, tackles..

role model on and off the pitch🔥🔥

Big respect to this brave captain 🙏🏻.

He is a true captain, brave man. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

i have never seen him play live but seeing this video i am imagining how amazing he was

Puyol king 👑❤️🔥

Melhor zagueiro da história do Barcelona 🔵🔴

Puyol was a legend,sometimes we need really best defenders like puyol.It is a sad Time to see this legend Defender injuring,but Legends never die.Stay strong legend

Mister Puyol you number one 💪 Legendary defender 🔥 I miss you 🥺 Respect✊

How quick his tackles are is insane... he does exactly what my youth coach would tell me not to do but he does it so quickly no one can get by it

This man is the definition of fair football. ❤️ KING 👑PUYOL 👑

I’ve never seen someone like him. He knows what he is capable of and every inch of his body. Damn, I miss him in the blaugrana shirt❤️💙

I 'm just happy that i witnessed his whole career. He is the only player Barcelona can't replace. They found replacements for every player except from him. His willpower can't be found in today's football.Thank you Carles

No one can hate this legend ♥️🔥

Ao meu ver , não haverá um jogador defensivo completo , com honras,glórias , humildade e personalidade, além claro do profissionalismo, essa geração atual nunca viverá isso.

Carles Puyol un buen ejemplo para todos. Se hacia respetar muy bien adentro de la cancha. SEÑOR PUYOL

Love it how players didn't fake injury from tackle in the past❤️

Puyol the lion 🦁 🔵🔴

TIBURON PUYOL NI LO HAY NI LO ABRA COMO EL ,EL MEJOR DEFENSA POR MUCHOS AÑOS GRACIAS PULLI ¡¡¡¡🥰❤💙❤💙❤🔥🔥

I really miss seeing him play , truly a joy to watch

Puyol was indeed a top player and a top character. I really miss him

Carles Puyol Monster💥

Uma lenda extraordinária,uma referência para todos os jogadores,visca Barça 💙❤️

His Defensive Awareness Was Out Of This World😱❤️

De los mejores defensas de la historia sin duda!! Con un corazón de león que no lo hacia rendirse jamás... todo un capitan de los que ya no existen casi. increible carrera la de este genio de la defensa amor puro a su club demostro siempre. Grande Carles Puyol!!!

Imagine if he did these tackles today, the opponent would keep rolling like Neymar

When it’s castles puyol you know you’re not getting hurt from a tackle or whatever, just perfect defending and timing. Man had a pure heart 💜

we all admit it...he is One of the best defender of all time 🔥 Legendary living eternally

one of the lasts who doesn't care about money, just true love for football! Different player.

Grande jogador y legend Real Madrid fan respect!

el mejor defensa que he visto, y el auténtico líder en el campo

My captain, I miss you so much

When TEOCRI can't Stop giving us Joy ❤️

The legendary defender ever💥💥

The Golden Standard of being a solid defender and an indomitable Captain. Puyol 👆❤️‍🔥 Legend

Definitely the best defender of all time, everything is on point.

Puyol was always the best captain of Barcelona

my idol! he's the reason why i love defending with passion

The one of the greatest role player as leaders and defender of all time Respect Puyol

Hes a fierce genreal and a true warrior!!!! He was really graceful on the pitch 😤

Most passionate player I’ve Ever seen im just 14 but watched many of his old matches

I was waiting for this video 🥺 ...Barcelona can never have a captain like him again.

This guy is amazing Beautiful artistry If Messi is great then what do we call puyol ❤

Best captain of all time, passion, charisma, leadership, all important for captains

El mejor capitán de la historia ❤

The ball , the club then his safety In that order 🖤🖤

Simplemente increíble

Um dos melhores da história em sua posição, um monstro. Forte, leal, rápido, preciso e além de tudo um capitão na essência. Foi um prazer ter visto esse monstro jogar.

Puyol and Vidic era🔥🔥

Carles Puyol with Rafael Márquez, they were a huge wall... I enjoyed to watch them together...

The Legendary Best Defender ..Carles Puyol .. Magnificent

Fans always be debating whether Ronaldo or Messi is the GOAT but it's always Carles Puyol, The King of Fair Play. He's my favourite player ever.. Always make the last line on the field as strong as the great wall.. He was a general and the warrior at the same time with robust play but not to hurt the opponent's team.

I needed this! Not many videos of him on UKposts! Thank you

*Raça,lealdade.. bondade.. Um Exemplo dentro e Fora de campo🦁❤💯👏*

What a player man

The speed he has shows the determination he has in winning the ball The way he runs is like a bounty hunter chasing down his target The sight of him bolting after you is enough to give you leg cramps

If Puyol was in the current Barca the 8-2 would have never happened ☹️

I think him and Vidic might have been the last true defenders in terms of no nonsense defending. People mention Ramos and while I'd have him in my team, I see him as a great (not extraordinary) defender who can win matches with his attacking abilities esp in set pieces. Defensively, I've seen him make so many 'David Luiz' type errors in El Classicos......

wow he's the only defender who retracts his legs after a slide to avoid hurting the opponent, respect

how foolish are the people who are disliking this incredible video