Riqui Puig facts for kids
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Puig with LA Galaxy in 2023
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ricard Puig Martí | ||
| Date of birth | 13 August 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Matadepera, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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LA Galaxy | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2013 | Jàbac Terrassa | ||
| 2013–2018 | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | Barcelona B | 56 | (2) |
| 2018–2022 | Barcelona | 42 | (2) |
| 2022– | LA Galaxy | 68 | (23) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2020–2021 | Spain U21 | 4 | (0) |
| 2019– | Catalonia | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 March 2021 |
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Ricard "Riqui" Puig Martí (born August 13, 1999) is a Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder for the Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.
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Club Career Highlights
Playing for Barcelona
Riqui Puig was born in Matadepera, Spain. He joined Barcelona's famous youth academy, La Masia, in 2013. He had previously played for UFB Jàbac Terrassa.
After playing in the youth teams, Riqui made his first senior game for Barcelona's reserve team in February 2018. He came on as a substitute in a match against Gimnàstic Tarragona.
In June 2018, Riqui signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2021. He then moved up to the B-team. His first game for the main Barcelona team was in December 2018. He came into the game during a Copa del Rey match and even helped set up a goal.
Riqui played his first La Liga game in April 2019 against Huesca. In October 2020, he officially joined Barcelona's first team. He was given the number 12 jersey.
A big moment for Riqui came in January 2021. He scored the winning penalty kick in a shootout against Real Sociedad. This helped Barcelona win the Supercopa de España semi-final. Later that month, he scored his first goal for the first team. It was a header in a 2–0 win against Elche.
Joining LA Galaxy
On August 4, 2022, Riqui Puig moved to the Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. He signed a contract for three and a half years. He played his first game for the Galaxy on August 19, coming on as a substitute.
Riqui scored his first goal for LA Galaxy on August 31. It was a great shot from outside the box. He quickly became an important player for the team, helping them win many games. The team made it to the playoffs in 2022.
In May 2024, Riqui signed a new contract with the Galaxy, keeping him there until 2027. In November 2024, he got an injury during a playoff game. Even with the injury, he helped his team score the winning goal. The LA Galaxy went on to win the MLS Cup that year, beating the New York Red Bulls 2-1.
How Riqui Puig Plays
Riqui Puig learned to play football at La Masia, Barcelona's youth academy. He is known for being a creative player who can control the game. He is good at moving the ball forward and creating chances for his team. Some people have compared his playing style to the famous Spanish midfielder Andrés Iniesta.
About Riqui Puig's Life
Riqui Puig's father, Carlos, was also a footballer. He played as a defender for Terrassa his whole career. In April 2023, Riqui Puig helped invest in a new football video game called Goals.
Achievements and Awards
Barcelona Youth
- UEFA Youth League: 2017–18
Barcelona
- La Liga: 2018–19
- Copa del Rey: 2020–21
LA Galaxy
- MLS Cup: 2024
- Western Conference (MLS): 2024
Individual Awards
- MLS Best XI: 2024
- MLS All-Star: 2023, 2024
Images for kids
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Riqui Puig playing in 2021
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See also
In Spanish: Riqui Puig para niños
