Ricard Puig Martí

Background

Ricard Puig Martí, known as Riqui Puig is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona's B side. The Spaniard was born on the 13th of August, 1999 in Matadapera.

Career

Puig joined FC Barcelona's youth system in 2013, from UFB Jàbac Terrassa at the age of 14. He progressed steadily through the youth ranks and was eventually handed his senior debut with the reserves against Gimnàstic de Tarragona on 24th February, 2018. In December of the same year, he made his senior frist team debut in a Copa Del Rey match against Cultural Leonesa. In the mentioned game, he assisted the fourth goal as Barcelona ran out 4-1 winners.

Position and Playing Style

Puig plays as a central midfielder for FC Barcelona and is touted to have a bright future for the club.