Top 6 Barcelona Defenders of all time

#1 Carles Puyol

Puyol is regarded by many as the greatest defender in Barca's history

Passionately dubbed the Caveman, Captain Catalunya, Puyol was the very heart and soul of FC Barcelona. Nobody is more dedicated to the colours of Barcelona than the Catalan centre-back, who united with the La Masia football academy relatively late as an 18-year-old teenager.

Initially starting his Blaugrana-career as a right-back, he has been selected to the UEFA Team of the Year in no less than 5 times. He is one of the most decorated and successful Barca captains of all-time. Even when he was entering into the final stages of his career, he showed no signs of being tired of the fantastic game.

The long-haired Catalans legend's versatility to play in any position across the back four makes him an invaluable asset. Pretty much a living legend, Puyol will never be known to be a flashy footballer, but one of the fiercest centre-backs to ever play the game in history.

He may also be remembered as the leader of the greatest Barcelona side of all time (perhaps the greatest squad in club football), his contributions and importance to his dear team cannot be overstated.