Carles Puyol has declared his former defensive partner Gerard Piqué as the best centerback in the world in a recent interview with Diario MARCA. Puyol played alongside Piqué in multiple triumphs, notably in La Liga and UEFA Champions League-winning campaigns for FC Barcelona and the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Spain.
“Gerard is better than me or Sergio Ramos. He’s the best in the world,” he said.
“He is key for Barcelona in everything he adds, his leadership, how he competes... he is a phenom and a great friend.”
The former Barcelona captain also weighed on some current players.