Barcelona Captaincy
Serves as Barcelona's principal captain and defensive leader during the club's return to major honours.
Role range: 1999-2014
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Carles Puyol Biography and Timeline
Follow Carles Puyol through 5 dated historical records for Spain.
Carles Puyol, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2005–2010Years on this page
2005
2006
Champions League Winner
Carles Puyol captained Barcelona to their second European title after a late turnaround in the 2006 UEFA Champions League final, helping Barcelona win the competition.
2009
Barcelona Treble Captain
Captains Barcelona to the Champions League and completes the club's first continental treble.
2010
World Cup Semi-Final Winning Goal
Heads the only goal as Spain defeat Germany to reach their first World Cup final.
International Caps
Heads Spain's winning goal against Germany in the 2010 World Cup semi-final to earn the side its first final appearance.
Records, sources and methodology
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