- David Barrufet
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Medal record
David Barrufet, F.C. Barcelona goalkeeperMen's Handball Competitor for Spain Olympic Games Bronze 2000 Sydney National team Bronze 2008 Beijing National team World Championships Gold 2005 Tunisia National team European Championships Silver 1996 Spain National team Silver 1998 Italy National team Silver 2006 Switzerland National team Bronze 2000 Croatia National team Mediterranean Games Gold 2005 Almería National team 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.
Trophies
- 7 European Cups (1990–1991, 1995–1996, 1996–1997, 1997–1998, 1998–1999, 1999–2000 and 2004–2005)
- 2 European Cup Winners' Cups (1993–1994 and 1994–1995)
- 1 EHF 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 Cups (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 Championship (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).
External links
- F.C. Barcelona website (Catalan) (Spanish) (English) (Japanese)
- Barrufet anuncia su retiro (Spanish)
Categories:- 1970 births
- Living people
- Spanish handball players
- Catalan handball players
- Liga ASOBAL players
- FC Barcelona handball players
- Handball players at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Handball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Handball players at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Handball players at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Olympic handball players of Spain
- Olympic bronze medalists for Spain
- Sportspeople from Barcelona
- Olympic medalists in handball
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