Carles Puyol

148 Pace

57 Shooting

103 Passing

130 Dribbling

1x Balanced

169 Defending

147 Physical

Weak Foot

Skill Moves

Stamina

Skill Points used

1x No-Nonsense Fullback

3x Defending

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For a traditionally defensive player like Puyol, his pace on this card is surprisingly good. It also gives him the ability to overlap when necessary and contribute to quick counterattacks.

Puyol's reactions are top-tier, making him very responsive in defensive situations.

He quickly adapts to changes in play, whether it’s intercepting a pass, recovering a loose ball, or switching targets mid-tackle.

As expected from one of the best defenders in football history, his defensive stats are elite.

His tackling (both standing and sliding), marking, and defensive awareness are exceptional, making him a rock at the back.

This card is built like a tank. Puyol brings immense strength and aggression, allowing him to outmuscle opponents and win physical duels.

The perfect work rate combo for a fullback who thrives on defensive duties.

Dives into tackles trait, this trait helps him execute aggressive, often automated tackles, making him even more effective in AI-controlled or assisted defending

Power header trait, great for defending set pieces and even joining in on corners offensively.

Contras

In the modern meta, especially at right back, height can be a factor when defending crosses or dealing with tall, pacey wingers. While 5'10" isn't short, he may struggle against aerial threats or when facing tall forwards at the far post.

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Puyol’s 111-rated RB card is an elite, defensively-focused fullback. His mix of pace, strength, and elite defensive awareness makes him a standout right back in any team that values structure and solidity over flair. He won’t bomb forward like an attacking wingback, but he’ll lock down his side of the pitch and physically dominate most attackers.