Carles Puyol vs Gerard Piqué
Carles Puyol vs Gerard Piqué: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Carles Puyol and Gerard Piqué?
Puyol and Piqué formed a formidable defensive partnership at Barcelona, winning numerous titles together. Their complementary styles and understanding on the pitch were crucial in Barcelona's success during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Carles Puyol
Key numbers
- Total appearances683
- Total goals19
- International caps100
- International goals3
- Major club titles24
Top honours
- FIFA World CupWinner, 2010
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner, 2008
- FIFA Confederations CupThird place, 2009
- La Liga6 titles (2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13)
- UEFA Champions League3 titles (2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11)
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Gerard Piqué
Key numbers
- Total appearances431
- Total goals31
- International caps102
- International goals5
- Major club titles31
Top honours
- FIFA World CupWinner (2010)
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner (2012)
- FIFA Confederations CupRunner-up (2013)
- UEFA European Under-19 ChampionshipWinner (2006)
- UEFA European Under-17 ChampionshipRunner-up (2004)