Growing up in Seville, Puerta grew up playing in the clubs youth program, eventually being invited to the B-squad when he was only 18 years old. After two short years, he was bumped to the A-team, where he turned himself into an essential member of the team. He was an obvious inspiration to younger, local players striving to one day play for one of the most exciting teams in Soccer history.
Put on the map by two key moments: His penalty shot vs Espanyol and this insane goal vs Schalke in the 2005-2006 UEFA Cup Semi-Finals. It was touted as one of the most celebrated goals in the history of Sevilla.
Holding one cap with the Spanish National Team under his belt, he was truly a rising star. Puerta's passion can be felt all over the world today.
"That diamond left foot of Antonio Puerta's has left us, that left foot that changed our lives has left us." - José Maria del Nido, Sevilla President
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