Spanish professional footballer Carles Puyol's full-name is Carles Puyol i Saforcada has given by following Spanish naming customs. Puyolis is paternal family name and Saforcada is maternal family name. He is born on 13 April 1978 in La Pobla de Segur, Spain. Puyol's girlfriend name is Malena Costa. She is a Spanish model. They started relationship in September. Carles Puyol is plays in Spanish national team and FC Barcelona. He mainly plays as central defender and also he plays on either flank, especially as a right back.