Barcelona Keeps an Eye on Holland International

The Dutch player is attracting attention from Barcelona this season, and he openly shares his admiration for the club’s legendary former captain, Puyol.

Admiration for Puyol

In a recent appearance on Overlap, he expressed:

“Carles Puyol has always been my idol.”

He elaborated on his admiration:

• Exceptional Leadership: “He was a top-tier player and a true leader for Barcelona.”
• Impressive Aerial Ability: “Despite his height not being typical for a central defender, he excelled at heading corners and finished with a commendable number of goals.”
• Strength and Conduct: “He was a remarkable player possessing great strength. I admired how he carried himself on the field. He was simply the captain.”