Pique, who is an academy product of the famed La Masia academy, had announced his retirement from international football last August, but still plays in friendlies for Catalonia's football team.
Pique and Puyol developed an indomitable center-back partnership during their time together at Camp Nou, winning 4 LaLiga titles and 2 Champions League trophies for the club. Their partnership yielded fruit at the international stage for La Furia Roja as well. With the Catalan duo at the center of their team's defense, Spain only conceded two goals in their World Cup winning campaign. After Puyol's retirement, Pique has gotten along really well with Ramos in the national side, though the duo shares a certain animosity when they're donning their club jerseys.
The Spaniard sat down for an interview and shared his thoughts on a number of topics, including the defender who he ranks even better than him. When inquired about who he believed to be the top defender in the world, he replied instantly, 'Pique'. He heaped praise on the defender and did not hesitate in putting the latter ahead of him in terms of achievements with Barca.
He said:. Finally, when asked to choose between Sergio Ramos and Pique, he voted for the former Manchester United player. He replied:. New User posted their first comment. Who is the best central defender in the world? Puyol: "Pique, without a doubt. Puyol: "Pique. Puyol: "Yes, he's the CB in the world. But this opinion has been crushed by former Barcelona captain Carlos Puyol, who claims that Gerard Pique is the best defender in the world without a doubt.
The response was the same when asked who was better between Pique and Real Madrid rival Sergio Ramos. Puyol himself was a very formidable defender but admitted that he thinks Pique is even better than he was at his peak. Barca are back in action against Leganes at Camp Nou on Saturday. If they avoid defeat against the Madrid-based side, they will extend their unbeaten run in La Liga to 38 games, matching the league record which has been held by Real Sociedad since Sam Marsden , Barcelona correspondent.
Barcelona's Gerard Pique the best defender in the world - Carles Puyol. All rights reserved.
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