David Barrufet
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David Barrufet Bofill (born 4 June 1970 in Barcelona
, Catalonia
is a former catalan
handball
goalkeeper
, currently playing for FC Barcelona Handbol.
He began playing handball in SAFA Horta school in Barcelona
at 8 years old. Six years later he went to F.C. Barcelona for playing in younger categories till 1988, when he played with the professional team.
In 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 seasons was elected by International Handball Federation
as the best goalkeeper in the world.
At the moment he is the captain of F.C. Barcelona. On 8 February 2010, Barrufet announced his retirement from handball at the end of the 2009-10 season and F.C. Barcelona decided to retire the shirt number 16 on his honor.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
is a former catalan
Catalan people
The Catalans or Catalonians are the people from, or with origins in, Catalonia that form a historical nationality in Spain. The inhabitants of the adjacent portion of southern France are sometimes included in this definition...
handball
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal...
, currently playing for FC Barcelona Handbol.
He began playing handball in SAFA Horta school in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
at 8 years old. Six years later he went to F.C. Barcelona for playing in younger categories till 1988, when he played with the professional team.
In 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 seasons was elected by International Handball Federation
International Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
as the best goalkeeper in the world.
At the moment he is the captain of F.C. Barcelona. On 8 February 2010, Barrufet announced his retirement from handball at the end of the 2009-10 season and F.C. Barcelona decided to retire the shirt number 16 on his honor.
Trophies
- 7 European CupsEHF Champions LeagueThe EHF Champions League is the most important professional club handball competition in Europe . The competition was started in the 1956–57 season, and is administered by the European Handball Federation.The most successful teams are from Germany and Spain...
(1990–1991, 1995–1996, 1996–1997, 1997–1998, 1998–1999, 1999–2000 and 2004–2005) - 2 European Cup Winners' CupsEHF Cup Winner's CupThe EHF Cup Winners' Cup is the official competition for men's and women's clubs of Europe that won their national cup, and takes place every year. From 2012/13 the men's competition will be merged with EHF Cup to EHF European Cup. -Winners:-By Country:...
(1993–1994 and 1994–1995) - 1 EHF CupEHF CupThe EHF Cup is an official competition for men's handball clubs of Europe and takes place every year. From 2012/13 it will be merged with EHF Cup Winners' Cup to EHF European Cup....
(2002–2003) - 5 European Super Cups (1996–1997, 1997–1998, 1998–1999, 1999–2000 and 2003–2004)
- 11 Liga ASOBAL (1988–1989, 1989–1990, 1990–1991, 1991–1992, 1995–1996, 1996–1997, 1997–1998, 1998–1999, 1999–2000, 2002–2003 and 2005–2006)
- 8 King's CupsCopa del Rey de BalonmanoThe Copa del Rey de Balonmano is an annual cup competition for Spanish handball teams. Organized by the Liga ASOBAL. It was originally known as the Copa del Generalísimo due to the dictator Franco and was renamed Copa del Rey de SM El Rey in 1975...
(1989–1990, 1992–1993, 1993–1994, 1996–1997, 1997–1998, 1999–2000, 2003–2004 and 2006–2007) - 11 Spanish Supercups (1988–1989, 1989–1990, 1990–1991, 1991–1992, 1993–1994, 1996–1997, 1997–1998, 1999–2000, 2000–2001, 2003–2004 and 2006–2007)
- 6 ASOBAL Cups (1994–1995, 1995–1996, 1999–2000, 2000–2001,2001–2002 and 2009–2010)
- 8 Pirenees Leagues (1997–1998, 1998–1999, 1999–2000, 2000–2001, 2001–2002, 2003–2004, 2005–2006 and 2006–2007)
- 6 Catalonian leagues (1990–1991, 1991–1992, 1992–1993, 1993–1994, 1994–1995 and 1996–1997)
- World ChampionshipWorld Men's Handball ChampionshipThe World Championship in team handball for men has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 1938.- History :In 1938, the first indoor handball world championship was played in the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin, Germany on 5 February and 6 February...
(Tunisia 2005) - Bronze medal in the Olympic Games (Sydney 2000)
- Bronze medal in the Olympic Games (Beijing 2008)
- Silver medal in the European Championship (Spain 1996)
- Silver medal in the European Championship (Italy 1998)
- Silver medal in the European Championship (Switzerland 2006)
- Bronze medal in the European Championship (Croatia 2000).