Puyol in all-time Euro XI of Franco Baresi (ex-AC Milan)
UEFA name the 'Ultimate Team of the Year' based on players who have featured most since 2001.
Tw Pique: "Centre-backs you have learned from? Rio, Vidic, Milito, Marquez, Mascherano and especially Carles puyol. Thanks to All of them."
David Villa's ideal XI: Pepe Reina; Juanfran, Diego Godin, Carles Puyol, Jordi Alba; Koke, Busquets, Xavi; David Silva, Leo Messi, Andres Iniesta
Villa: "He is one of the best central defenders in the history of football, I played with him at Barça and with Spain."
Alexis Sanchez all time best XI: Kahn, Roberto Carlos, Puyol, Maldini, Cafu, Xavi, Ronaldinho, Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo Nazario, Pele. [afc]
Alexis Sanchez: "We played together at Barcelona and for me he is a captain who inspires - who creates energy and enthusiasm in others."
Claudio Bravo's ideal player (Man City): Brain - Iker Casillas, Vision - Andres Iniesta, Captain - Ivan Zamorano, Strength - Gary Medel, Stamina - Arturo Vidal, Passion - Carles Puyol, Speed - Alexis Sanchez, Right foot - Ronaldo (Brazilian), Left foot - Lionel Messi.
http://en.as.com/en/2016/11/18/football ... 8571.html#Joaquin Sanchez's perfect player (Real Betis): Hair cut - Fernando Torres, Heading - Aritz Aduriz, Vision - Sergio Busquets, Friendliness - Marcelo, Stamina - Gaby, Strength - Carles Puyol, Right foot - Xavi, Left foot - Lionel Messi, Dribbling - Isco, Professionalism - Andres Iniesta.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQTybRB6u2A