Puyol was also known for his leadership and work ethic | Personal life [ ] Puyol in 2010 Puyol's long shaggy hair was a distinctive feature throughout his career |
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[Minutes of the match held on 16 August 2009, in Bilbao] in Spanish | Puyol at the Personal information Full name Carles Puyol Saforcada Date of birth 1978-04-13 13 April 1978 age 43 Place of birth , Spain Height 1 |
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Described as a "no—nonsense" player, Puyol was known for his commanding presence in the air despite his modest stature, as well as his ability to read the game, and his intense commitment and ruggedness as a defender, in particular when challenging for the ball | " Club fans referred to him as "The Wall" |
On 1 August 2010, aged 32, Puyol announced that he would continue to represent the national team for at least another two years.