5 greatest achievements of Gerard Piqué's Barcelona career

Pique featured over 600 times for Barcelona after breaking into the first team with Manchester United, where he made only 23 appearances. Prominently, with United, he clinched three trophies, including the Champions League.

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Pique is regarded as one of the best defenders in the history of Barcelona.

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With Barcelona, Pique won 30 trophies, including eight La Liga titles. He has three Champions League titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, six Spanish Super Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups to his name

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He played a significant role in the three Champions League titles for Barcelona

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The 35-year-old was chosen for the UEFA Team of the Year five times, appeared four times in the FIFA FIFPRO World XI, and was called the best defender in La Liga for the 2009–10 season.

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