*FIFA WORLD CUP CHAMPION* Puyol is regarded as one of the greatest defenders and captains of all time!, Carles Puyol #5 Spain National Team Match Issued Shirt for FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifiers!
*Provenance: Argentina National Team Equipment Manager*
Carles Puyol Saforcada (born 13 April 1978) is a Spanish former professional footballer from Catalonia 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 regarded as one of the greatest defenders and captains of all time.His abilities and prowess on the field earned him the nickname of "El Tiburón" ("The Shark") by teammates and fans. He was Barcelona's captain from August 2004 until his retirement in 2014, and appeared in 593 competitive matches for the club. He won 18 major club titles, including six La Liga trophies and three Champions Leagues.
Puyol won 100 caps for Spain, and was part of the squads that won Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. In the 2010 World Cup semi-final, he scored the only goal of the game against Germany.
Shirt details: Adidas trademark. Made in Thailand. Size Large. Spain logo embroidery. Numbers and name stamped. Official World Cup 2010 Qualifiers badge stamped.