Spain 2012 Puyol Home Kit W/ Tags (M)

Spain

2012 Home Kit

Puyol #5

Adidas

Medium

Pre-Owned / Excellent Condition / with tags

Carles Puyol missed Spain’s triumphant Euro 2012 campaign due to a knee injury, marking a significant absence for the national team. A key figure in Spain’s golden era, Puyol had played a crucial role in their Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup victories, bringing leadership, defensive solidity, and experience to the backline. However, in May 2012, he underwent knee surgery, ruling him out of the tournament. Despite his absence, Spain went on to dominate the competition, winning their third consecutive major trophy with a historic 4-0 victory over Italy in the final. Puyol’s leadership was still felt off the pitch, as he remained a respected figure in Spanish football. Unfortunately, injuries continued to trouble him, and by 2014, he retired from professional football, leaving behind a legacy as one of Spain’s greatest-ever defenders.