David Barrufet
Spanish handball player (born 1970)
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David Barrufet Bofill[a] (born 4 June 1970 in Barcelona, Spain) is a former Spanish handball goalkeeper and current handball coach. Until 2021 he had the record for most matches for the Spanish national team until he was overtaken by Alberto Entrerríos.[1] He played his entire career for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
| David Barrufet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Barrufet, FC Barcelona keeper | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David Barrufet Bofill | ||
| Born |
4 June 1970 Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Retired | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
1978-1984 | SAFA | ||
1984-1988 | FC Barcelona | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
1988-2010 | FC Barcelona | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1990-2009 | Spain | 280 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
2015-2021 | FC Barcelona | ||
2021- | Spain | ||
2022- | CS Dinamo București sporting director | ||
He is considered one of the best goalkeepers of all time.[2][3] In 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 seasons was elected by International Handball Federation as the best goalkeeper in the world[citation needed], and in 2001 he came second World best player voting.[4]
He began playing handball in SAFA Horta school in Barcelona at 8 years old. Six years later, he went to FC Barcelona for playing in younger categories till 1988, when he played with the professional team.
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.[5] He won more than 70 titles with the club.[6] He originally retired from the national team after the 2008 Olympics, but reconsidered on the suggestion from Valero Rivera.[7]
Coaching career
From October 2015 to the end of the 2020/21 season Barrufet was manager at FC Barcelona.[8][9]
In September 2021 he became a part of the staff around the Spanish national team.[6]
In February 2022 he took over as the sporting director of the Romanian side CS Dinamo București.[10]
Private life
His son Ian Barrufet is also a handball player, playing as a wing.[11]
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 Catalan 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).
Notes
- In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Barrufet and the second or maternal family name is Bofill.
