Riqui Puig is a talented Spanish footballer born in 1999, known for his midfield prowess.
He began his professional career at FC Barcelona in 2018, where he developed through their youth system.
Before joining the first team, Puig played for FC Barcelona Atlètic from 2018 to 2020.
Биография
Early Life
Ricard "Riqui" Puig Martí was born in 1999 in Matadepera, Barcelona, Catalonia. He began his football journey at a young age, joining UFB Jàbac i Terrassa in 2008, where he honed his skills for five years before moving to FC Barcelona's prestigious La Masia academy in 2013. This transition marked the beginning of his development into a professional footballer.
Career
Puig made his senior debut with FC Barcelona B on February 24, 2018, and quickly progressed through the ranks. He renewed his contract with Barcelona in June 2018 and made his first-team debut on December 5, 2018, in a Copa del Rey match. His La Liga debut followed on April 13, 2019, showcasing his potential as a midfielder. On October 6, 2020, Puig was promoted to the first team, taking the number 12 jersey previously worn by Rafinha. He gained recognition for his performance in the Supercopa de España semi-final, where he scored the winning penalty against Real Sociedad. Puig's first goal for the first team came on January 24, 2021, in a La Liga match against Elche.
In 2022, Puig made a significant move to Major League Soccer, joining LA Galaxy, where he continues to showcase his talents on the field. His playing style, characterized by his ability to direct the game and his attacking prowess, has drawn comparisons to the legendary Andrés Iniesta.
Personal Life
Riqui Puig comes from a footballing family; his father, Carlos, was a left-back who spent his career at Terrassa. Beyond football, Puig has ventured into the business world, participating in a $20 million investment fund for a free-to-play football video game called Goals in April 2023. This blend of sports and entrepreneurship highlights his multifaceted interests and ambitions beyond the pitch.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Barcelona
Born in Matadepera, Barcelona, Catalonia, Puig joined Barcelona's La Masia in 2013, from UFB Jàbac Terrassa. After progressing through the youth setup, he made his senior debut with the reserves on 24 February 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for Marcus McGuane in a 1–1 home draw against Gimnàstic Tarragona in the Segunda División championship. On 11 June 2018, Puig renewed his contract with Barça until 2021, and was promoted to the B-team in the Segunda División B. He made his first team debut on 5 December, replacing fellow youth graduate Oriol Busquets in the 55th minute of a 4–1 home routing of Cultural Leonesa, in the season's Copa del Rey; he also assisted Denis Suárez, who scored Barcelona's fourth goal. Puig made his La Liga debut on 13 April 2019, starting and playing 67 minutes in a 0–0 draw against Huesca. He scored his first goal for Barça B on 14 September, the second in a 2–2 home draw against AE Prat.
On 6 October 2020, Puig was promoted to the first team, being handed the number 12 jersey which was previously worn by Rafinha. On 13 January 2021, Puig scored the winning penalty in the penalty shootout (Barcelona won 3–2) after being held at 1–1 at the end of extra time by Real Sociedad in the Supercopa de España semi-final. On 24 January 2021, Puig scored his first goal for the first team in a 2–0 away win in La Liga against Elche, when he headed in Barcelona's second goal from a Frenkie de Jong assist.
LA Galaxy
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His style of play is characterized by his abilities of directing the motion of the game through his great attacking prowess. A product of La Masia, he has drawn comparisons to Andrés Iniesta in the past.
- Club
- FC Barcelona (2018–)
- Club
- FC Barcelona Atlètic (2018–2020)
- Club
- Catalonia national football team (2019–)
- Club
- UFB Jàbac i Terrassa (2008–2013)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Spain
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (2020–)
Личное
Riqui Puig's father, Carlos, was also a footballer. A left-back, he spent his entire career representing Terrassa. In April 2023, Puig participated in a $20 million investment fund for the upcoming free-to-play football video game Goals.
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023- Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona Atlètic · 2021–2022
Abel RuizFC Barcelona
Abelardo FernándezFC Barcelona · 1994–2002- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-21 association football team · 1990–1991
- Abraham González CasanovaCatalonia national football team · 2006–2006
- Abraham González CasanovaFC Barcelona · 2008–2009
- Abraham González CasanovaFC Barcelona · 2009–2009
- Abraham González CasanovaFC Barcelona Atlètic · 2007–2009
Abraham MineroFC Barcelona Atlètic · 2010–2011
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Ricard "Riqui" Puig Martí is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.
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