Riqui Puig

Riqui Puig is a Spanish professional footballer, born on August 13, 1999, in Matadepera, Spain. He plays as a central midfielder for FC Barcelona, one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. Puig's professional career began with Barcelona's youth team, La Masia, before earning a promotion to the senior team in 2018.

Puig is known for his exceptional dribbling, vision, and passing ability, characteristics that have earned him comparisons with Barcelona legend Xavi. He has also received praise for his tenacity and work ethic. Off the pitch, Puig is recognized for his humility and dedication to the sport.

La Masia (Youth Career)

• Youth and Early Career: Puig joined Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, at the age of 14 and quickly rose through the ranks due to his impressive performances.

Barcelona B

• Promotion: In 2018, Puig was promoted to Barcelona B, where he continued to impress with his performances, attracting attention from the senior team.

Barcelona

• First Team Debut: Puig made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2018 in a Copa del Rey match. He has since then been a part of the squad, showing promising performances and contributing to the team's success.

Spain National Team

• Debut: Puig made his debut for the Spain U21 team in 2019. He is expected to be a crucial part of the national team in the future.

• Position: Mainly operates as a central midfielder but can also play in attacking midfield.
• Skills: Renowned for his excellent vision, passing ability, and dribbling, Puig's playing style embodies the classic Barcelona midfield mold.

• Family: Puig is known to be very private about his personal life. However, he often shares pictures with his family on social media.
• Philanthropy: Puig is involved in various charitable activities and often participates in events organized by the Barcelona Foundation.

• Riqui Puig, though young, is considered one of the brightest prospects in Spanish football. His performances for Barcelona have shown promise, and he is expected to continue the legacy of La Masia graduates who have gone on to achieve great success at the club.

UEFA Youth League:

• Winner in 2018 with Barcelona's youth team

La Liga:

• Has been part of Barcelona's senior team competing in La Liga since 2018

Books

• There are currently no books solely dedicated to Riqui Puig. However, he is often mentioned in publications about FC Barcelona and its famous La Masia academy.

Websites

• FC Barcelona: Information about Riqui Puig’s career and achievements at Barcelona. Available at: https://www.fcbarcelona.com
• La Liga: Details about Puig’s performances in Spain’s top football league. Available at: https://www.laliga.com

Articles

• Goal.com: Riqui Puig: The heir to Xavi's throne. Available at: https://www.goal.com/en/news/riqui-puig-the-heir-to-xavis-throne/5z4wtb9y0y161m4qt4qzg6q5
• Marca: Riqui Puig, from La Masia to the first team. Available at: https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/12/21/5dfd4b12268e3e4c5a8b45d7.html

Interviews and Documentaries

• La Masia: The New Generation (2020): This documentary provides a detailed look at the new generation of talents emerging from Barcelona’s famed youth academy, including Riqui Puig.
• Various interviews with Riqui Puig are available on FC Barcelona's official platform, Barça TV.