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Puyol makes the top five
Against Benidorm, the Barça captain overtook Zubizarreta to become the player who has made the fifth most official appearances for Barcelona. He has now played 411 times, only topped by Migueli, Rexach, Xavi and Amor.
Carles Puyol is making history at FC Barcelona. The Benidorm game was not just any old match for the Catalan, it was his 411th outing in the team shirt, meaning he has now overtaken Andoni Zubizarreta’s tally of 410 official appearances for the club. With much of the season still to go, 30 year old Puyol has Migueli (548), Rexach (452), Xavi (436) and Amor (421) in his sights.
Nine years of dedication
Carles Puyol made his first team debut on October 2, 1999 under Louis van Gaal in a league match away to Valladolid that Barça won 2-0. He has since appeared in 279 league games, as well as 31 in the cup, 4 in the Spanish Super Cup, 84 in the Champions League, 9 in the UEFA Cup, 1 in the European Super Cup and 2 in the World Clubs Cup.
Versatility
Puyol has been able to reach 411 appearances thanks to the way he has convinced every manager he has played under of his value to the team. Pep Guardiola is no exception, and has made the most of the defender’s versatility, playing him in the centre or in either full back position. He has performed brilliantly in any of those roles, and just this season has appeared in 9 League matches, plus 4 in the Champions League and 1 in the Copa del Rey.
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2009-01-03 | Piqué, out for sure against Mallorca
2009-01-03 | Great return for Iniesta
2009-01-03 | Guardiola highlights teams great shape
2009-01-03 | Alves: "It strengthens you to win like this"
2009-01-02 | Maradona to return to Camp Nou
2009-01-02 | Rijkaard: People are enjoying Barça's football
2009-01-02 | Alves and Messi back in training
2009-01-02 | Guardiola: We are not unbeatable
2009-01-01 | Cáceres back for first session of 2009
2009-01-01 | Sylvinho: "I am focussed on Barcelona"
2008-12-30 | Christmas does Barça good
2008-12-30 | Touré back with squad
2008-12-30 | Iniesta: I am extremely keen to play
2008-12-30 | Eto'o returns to training
2008-12-29 | Leader is back to work
2008-12-29 | Iniesta gets green light
2008-12-29 | Puyol: I think we can get better
2008-12-28 | Back to work
2008-12-28 | Catalonia wins with Bojan goal (2-1)
2008-12-27 | Barça dominating on the road
2008-12-26 | 5627 minutes for newcomers
2008-12-26 | Open closed training session day after Kings
2008-12-24 | Txiki: This is the Barça we expected to see
2008-12-24 | Until the final whistle
2008-12-23 | Henry: constant improvement
2008-12-23 | Barça and Villarreal are best in 2008
2008-12-22 | 12 out of 12 against title contenders
2008-12-22 | Home-grown star
2008-12-22 | Busquets extends contract to 2013
2008-12-21 | Record-breaking winter champions
2008-12-21 | Guardiola: Its a massive result
2008-12-21 | Piqué: "The second one wasnt even a foul"
2008-12-20 | 19 to Villarreal but no Márquez
2008-12-20 | I have no doubts about my team
2008-12-19 | Xavi will have 23 years of loyalty
2008-12-19 | Olympique Lyonnais in the Champions League
2008-12-19 | Preparing for Villarreal
2008-12-19 | Face-to-face a year later
2008-12-19 | Messi: "It will not be easy"
2008-12-19 | Great respect for Lyon
2008-12-19 | Life with the Blaugrana
2008-12-19 | Xavi extends contract till 2014
2008-12-18 | Márquez: I am enjoying the way the team is playing
2008-12-18 | Olympique Lyonnais are the kings of France
2008-12-18 | Preparing the assault on El Madrigal
2008-12-18 | We want to start the holidays in a good mood
2008-12-17 | Inter: one step further under Mourinho
2008-12-17 | Assisting where possible
2008-12-17 | Every player available
2008-12-17 | Cáceres: Its very important to win in Villarreal
2008-12-16 | Chelsea: with a Portuguese accent again
2008-12-16 | The most efficient leader in Europe
2008-12-16 | Back to work with three missing
2008-12-16 | Gudjohnsen: Our only opponent is ourselves
2008-12-15 | Arsenal: a young team that plays well
2008-12-15 | Iniesta: "Not long to go before I can play"
2008-12-15 | Last big effort before Christmas
2008-12-15 | Messi scores more
2008-12-14 | Márquez chalks up 200 games
2008-12-14 | Another set piece goal
2008-12-14 | Madrid at a record distance
2008-12-13 | The clásico has an amazing, unique atmosphere
2008-12-13 | Guardiola: This victory has an emotional side
2008-12-13 | Barça back in clásico command
2008-12-13 | Eto'o: They defended well, but we were better
2008-12-12 | A title-winning lead
2008-12-12 | Belletti: Barça are favourites on Saturday
2008-12-12 | Iniesta returns to training ahead of el Clásico
2008-12-12 | Gio: El clásico is always a complicated game
2008-12-12 | We are not going to beat Real Madrid 5-0
2008-12-12 | Xavi and Messi in FIFAs top five
2008-12-11 | Van Bommel: The clásico is an incomparable game
2008-12-11 | Preparation goes on for the clásico
2008-12-11 | It is important to win at all costs
2008-12-11 | What the players make of the draw
2008-12-10 | The Oranje are now Blancos
2008-12-10 | Preparations for el Clásico begin
2008-12-10 | Juandes year at Barça
2008-12-10 | Excellent away record in Europe
2008-12-10 | Xavi relishing el Clásico contest
2008-12-09 | Barça-Shakhtar Donetsk: Did you know that
2008-12-09 | Guardiola: I cant complain
2008-12-09 | Chelsea or Inter, first possible rivals
2008-12-09 | Vázquez happy with win, sad over loss
2008-12-08 | Four reserves against Shakhtar
2008-12-08 | Guardiola: The Shakhtar game will be really useful
2008-12-07 | Shakhtar watch Barça v Valencia live
2008-12-07 | Now 20 games without defeat
2008-12-07 | Eight out of Shakhtar game
2008-12-07 | Hleb: Everyone knows Henry is a fantastic player
2008-12-06 | Alves: "We made the game easy with our display"
2008-12-06 | Guardiola: The team gave a feeling of solidity
2008-12-05 | The best attacking trios in the league
2008-12-05 | Training with 21 present
2008-12-05 | Thanks to hard work we are leaders
2008-12-04 | Times confirmed for Real Madrid and Villarreal
2008-12-04 | Abidal gets medical all-clear
2008-12-04 | Two youngest managers face to face
2008-12-03 | Opposing statistics
2008-12-03 | Cold weather affects training
2008-12-03 | Henry: We are comfortable as a team
2008-12-02 | European leaders in goal difference
2008-12-02 | Leo Messi, Ballon d'Or runner up
2008-12-02 | Fitness testing day
2008-12-02 | Touré: I am very happy
2008-12-02 | Thanks for the support, it is as if I had won it
2008-12-02 | Puyol: We are on the right track
2008-12-01 | Barça get Atlético Madrid in Cup last 16
2008-12-01 | Teams begin at the back
2008-12-01 | Messi: It wont be like the League game
2008-11-30 | Tenth win in a row away from home
2008-11-30 | Eto'o is one of Barças top ten all-time goalscorers
2008-11-29 | Guardiola: "Weve taken another major step forward"
2008-11-29 | Messi: We know what we can do
2008-11-28 | Palop: Barça will win the league
2008-11-28 | Puyol and Touré back in the squad
2008-11-28 | Guardiola: I want an ambitious team
2008-11-28 | The best defence against the best attack
2008-11-27 | Dani Alves: I dont want to wake up
2008-11-27 | Lighting up Europe
2008-11-27 | Henry makes it to 25
2008-11-27 | Abidal back with squad
2008-11-27 | Its very special to be back
2008-11-26 | Sporting Clube v Barça: Did you know?
2008-11-26 | Touré and Puyol train
2008-11-26 | Laporta values the teams renewed spirit
2008-11-26 | Guardiola: Good first half, strange second
2008-11-26 | Bojan: The penalty gesture was really great"
2008-11-25 | Txiki: Its the most important game to date
2008-11-25 | Piqué: I prefer opponents like this
2008-11-25 | First contact
2008-11-25 | I want positive things against Sporting Club
2008-11-24 | Champions League and League this week
2008-11-24 | Messi in squad for Lisbon
2008-11-24 | Iniesta back running
2008-11-23 | Everyone available called up
2008-11-23 | Guardiola: We just didnt have that final finish
2008-11-22 | No decision on Messi till Sunday
2008-11-22 | Were taking this game very seriously
2008-11-21 | Alves and Márquez back training
2008-11-21 | After tenth win in a row
2008-11-21 | Puyol: We have to stay alert
2008-11-21 | Messi with quadriceps problems
2008-11-21 | Big head-to-head clashes ahead
2008-11-20 | Mexico lose while Brazil ease to victory
2008-11-20 | Returning to training
2008-11-20 | Puyol, Xavi and Messi receive FIFPro prizes
2008-11-20 | Sooner or later I will have my chance
2008-11-19 | International Wednesday
2008-11-19 | Session with Etoo
2008-11-19 | Keita looking to do even better
2008-11-19 | Spain triumphant, France and Uruguay draw
2008-11-18 | Woodwork woes
2008-11-18 | Laporta: Barça and Xavi want the same thing
2008-11-18 | Lucky number 13
2008-11-17 | Nine players called up for international duty
2008-11-17 | Touré: 48 hours rest
2008-11-17 | Set piece ploy pays off
2008-11-17 | Piqué racks up eleven starts
2008-11-17 | Best ever League start
2008-11-16 | A great weekend all round!
2008-11-16 | Messi gives squad the credit
2008-11-15 | No surprises for Recreativo
2008-11-15 | Guardiola: We must focus on ourselves
2008-11-14 | All the players are important
2008-11-14 | With Recre in mind
2008-11-14 | My best spell is still to come
2008-11-13 | Puyol makes the top five
2008-11-13 | Messi on target in every competition
2008-11-13 | Cáceres: It is hard to get into the first eleven
2008-11-13 | Pinto, safe hands in the cup
2008-11-12 | Catalonia v Colombia, at the Camp Nou
2008-11-12 | Recre, Barças next opponent, crash out of cup
2008-11-12 | Guardiola: I value this win a lot
2008-11-11 | Concentrating on the cup
2008-11-11 | The day Kubala scored seven
2008-11-11 | Shocks only in one-leg ties
2008-11-11 | Its an important game, any slips and were out
2008-11-10 | Most effective striker in Europe
2008-11-10 | Best at the back as well
2008-11-10 | The Cup and the League the focus this week
2008-11-10 | Pep talk and fitness work
2008-11-10 | Gudjohnsen: I feel more important in the team
2008-11-09 | An unstoppable goalscorer
2008-11-09 | Best goalscoring record for half a century
2008-11-08 | Guardiola: an impressive first six months
2008-11-08 | Valdés chalks up 200 league games
2008-11-08 | Guardiola: The result is a little misleading
2008-11-07 | Keita ready to play against Valladolid
2008-11-07 | Player enjoy official photo
2008-11-07 | Valladolid are an impressive team
2008-11-06 | Valladolid, a wolf in sheeps clothing
2008-11-06 | Keita rejoins the squad
2008-11-06 | Messi favourite among FIFA.com users
2008-11-06 | Sylvinho pleased to take part
2008-11-06 | Abidal needs three more weeks
2008-11-06 | Messi meets Maradona
2008-11-05 | Nadal: Guardiola is breaking down all the barriers
2008-11-05 | Important goals against Valladolid
2008-11-05 | My dream is retire at Barça
2008-11-05 | Iniesta out for six to eight weeks
2008-11-05 | Recre v Barça, Sunday 16 at 21.00
2008-11-04 | Barça-Basel: Did you know?
2008-11-04 | Gudjohnsen and Pedro return
2008-11-04 | Barça v Benidorm, Wednesday 12 at 21.00
2008-11-04 | Iniesta possibly out for 6 weeks
2008-11-04 | Now we are all in our place
2008-11-03 | Barça goes for goal
2008-11-03 | Team announcement on Tuesday
2008-11-03 | Itll be nothing like the game in Switzerland
2008-11-03 | Camp Nou not a happy hunting ground for Swiss
2008-11-03 | Guardiola: We arent in the last 16 yet
2008-11-03 | Basel keen to avoid a repeat
2008-11-02 | New mentality, new motivation
2008-11-02 | Obliged to change plans
2008-11-02 | More than just three points
2008-11-01 | Xavi: We knew how to adapt
2008-11-01 | The players quality made all the difference
2008-11-01 | Leaders
2008-10-31 | Basel top of the league
2008-10-31 | La Rosaleda not a happy hunting ground
2008-10-31 | FCB-Valladolid on Saturday at 10pm
2008-10-31 | Missing cup players back in squad
2008-10-31 | Xavis continuity "not negotiable"
2008-10-31 | Guardiola wary of Malaga danger
2008-10-30 | Málaga 12 points from last 12
2008-10-30 | Good news and bad news
2008-10-30 | Messi expecting big things from Maradona
2008-10-30 | Abidal out for two games
2008-10-29 | Arnau impressed by Barças football
2008-10-29 | Three Barça players at Camp Nou
2008-10-29 | Abraham gets his reward
2008-10-29 | Candidates for FIFA World Player
2008-10-29 | Next objective: Malaga
2008-10-28 | Henry out of the squad
2008-10-28 | Guardiola returns to the Copa del Rey
2008-10-28 | Gudjohnsen and Pedro join the squad
2008-10-28 | Guardiola: We took the game very seriously
2008-10-28 | Sylvinho: We deserved to win from the start
2008-10-27 | Two reserves in Cup squad
2008-10-27 | Xavi, Puyol and Messi in FIFPro World XI
2008-10-27 | Bojan back in Benidorm
2008-10-27 | You have to go for all titles and all games
2008-10-26 | Josep Guardiolas starting XIV
2008-10-26 | Hungry for goals
2008-10-26 | Best start for a Barça manager
2008-10-25 | Eto'o scores fastest hat-trick
2008-10-25 | Alves: The goals for my Dad
2008-10-24 | Málaga v FCB, Saturday 1st at 20.00
2008-10-24 | Last training and squad announcement on Saturday
2008-10-24 | Guardiola: I have a lot of faith in my players
2008-10-23 | Sylvinho: It is an important time for me
2008-10-23 | Bojan: Scoring is always pleasing
2008-10-23 | Straight back to training
2008-10-23 | A strong start in Europe
2008-10-23 | Three big wins in a month
2008-10-23 | Touré Yaya: Every player has quality
2008-10-22 | Basel v Barça: Did you now
2008-10-22 | Messis 50th goal
2008-10-22 | Guardiola wants to take focus off the result
2008-10-22 | A night of landmarks and goals
2008-10-21 | A champion with new faces
2008-10-21 | Guardiola calls for respect against Basel
2008-10-21 | Alves feeling better all the time
2008-10-21 | Back at Saint Jakobs
2008-10-20 | More than one way to win
2008-10-20 | Tough week of training
2008-10-20 | Xavi and Cáceres in for Basle
2008-10-20 | Barça heads FIFPro list
2008-10-19 | Bilbao needs goals and points
2008-10-19 | Xavi, Messi and Etoo, candidates for European Award
2008-10-19 | Fans turn out in numbers for training
2008-10-19 | Keita out for Basle game
2008-10-19 | Rijkaard: Guardiolas doing a fantastic job
2008-10-19 | Guardiola stresses value of Bilbao win
2008-10-18 | Hlebs back; Xavi out
2008-10-17 | Zubizarreta: My heart is divided
2008-10-17 | Laporta impressed by example set by Guardiola
2008-10-17 | The important thing is to play
2008-10-16 | Etxeberría: Guardiola will be a great coach
2008-10-16 | Brazil and Argentina surprised
2008-10-16 | Four years with Messi
2008-10-16 | Returning to normality
2008-10-16 | Henry: Playing in Bilbao is a challenge
2008-10-16 | Hleb back, Gudjohnsen out
2008-10-15 | Very different preparations
2008-10-15 | Iniesta shines in Belgium win
2008-10-14 | Yet more internationals
2008-10-14 | Márquez and the Africans back in town
2008-10-14 | Sylvinho: We are on the right path
2008-10-14 | Uruguay and Spain U-21s saved by the bell
2008-10-13 | Getting back to normal
2008-10-13 | Txiki happy with standard at Barça Luján
2008-10-13 | Six first teamers, five reserves at training
2008-10-13 | Valdés: Winning is the most important thing
2008-10-12 | Bonano: To play in goal is a matter of pride
2008-10-11 | La Masias first team eleven
2008-10-10 | Hleb continues recovery
2008-10-10 | Barça to face Benidorm in Cup
2008-10-09 | Great year between the sticks
2008-10-09 | Pedro, out for four weeks
2008-10-09 | Athletic Club v Barça, Sunday 19 at 19.00
2008-10-09 | Hleb is back
2008-10-08 | Work continues with depleted squad
2008-10-08 | Jorquera: Barça are exciting
2008-10-08 | Pedro back in Barcelona
2008-10-07 | Messi: Guardiola is just like another player
2008-10-07 | Together with Barça Atlètic
2008-10-07 | Chances for everybody
2008-10-07 | One goal every sixteen corners
2008-10-06 | An attack that works
2008-10-06 | Goiko: Barça is playing attractive football
2008-10-06 | Xavi wins Marca award
2008-10-05 | A game of many records
2008-10-04 | Everyone selected
2008-10-04 | Messi: It has a been a great day
2008-10-03 | Leo and Kun: magic and goals
2008-10-03 | Guardiola: The players deserve a full stadium
2008-10-03 | More than 80% of the squad away
2008-10-02 | Milito: "My recuperation is going well
2008-10-02 | International century for Xavi
2008-10-02 | Messi: We are all important
2008-10-01 | Strolling around Donetsk
2008-10-01 | It is undoubted that Messi is special and decisive
2008-10-01 | The team did not let their heads drop
2008-09-30 | Txiki looking to top group
2008-09-30 | Another big test against Shakhtar
2008-09-30 | Abidal gets self-critical
2008-09-29 | Donetsk brings back pleasant memories
2008-09-29 | Four wins on the trot again a year on
2008-09-29 | Cáceres called up for Donetsk
2008-09-28 | Perseverance breeds results
2008-09-28 | Seven home-produced players in starting eleven
2008-09-27 | RCD Espanyol-FCB: Did you know
2008-09-27 | Guardiola: We more than deserved the win
2008-09-27 | Piqué: This win was a real team performance
2008-09-26 | The derby squad
2008-09-26 | Guardiola: I have always liked derbies
2008-09-26 | Coaches meet ahead of the derby
2008-09-25 | Average of four goals
2008-09-25 | Two Catalan managers eight years on
2008-09-25 | Etoo picks Paris goal as favourite
2008-09-24 |
and his ankles gone crack!
2008-09-24 | Eto'o makes it to 100 goals
2008-09-24 | These wins are worth more than winning 6-1
2008-09-23 | Henry back in squad
2008-09-23 | Barça v Betis: A tradition of goals
2008-09-23 | Four home-grown captains
2008-09-23 | We have to repeat what we did well in Gijon
2008-09-23 | Hleb shows solidarity with his countrys children
2008-09-22 | Double first for Guardiola at El Molinón
2008-09-22 | Tough week ahead
2008-09-22 | Set-piece ploys on a roll
2008-09-22 | "The squad works hard on dead ball moves"
2008-09-21 | Old friends and work in Mareo
2008-09-21 | We needed the three points