Arnau Puigmal

Arnau Puigmal Martínez (born 10 January 2001) is a Spanish footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for UD Almería.

Early career
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Puigmal joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup in 2010, from Penya Blaugrana Sant Cugat del Vallès. In May 2017, after impressing with the Cadet A squad, he signed a contract with Manchester United.

Manchester United
Puigmal arrived at United in the 2017 summer, and played for the under-18s before signing his first professional contract on 12 January 2018. He was promoted to the under-23s in 2019, and played his first senior match with the side on 1 October of that year, as he started as a right back in a 1–0 away win over Lincoln City, for the season's EFL Trophy.

Puigmal scored his first senior goal on 9 September 2020, netting the second in a 6–0 away success over Salford City. The following 4 June, he was one of the eight players released by the club as his contract was due to expire.

Almería
On 9 July 2021, free agent Puigmal signed a five-year contract with Segunda División side UD Almería. He made his professional debut on 16 August, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Largie Ramazani in a 3–1 away win over FC Cartagena.

During a match against RCD Mallorca in the 2022–23 La Liga season, Puigmal shoved opponent Lee Kang-in to the ground for dribbling the ball to the corner flag. Puigmal then grabbed Lee's head while on the ground and shoved him multiple times. Puigmal was given a yellow card for his aggressive behavior.

Loan to Elche
On 31 January 2024, Puigmal was loaned to Elche CF in the second division until the end of the campaign, with a buyout clause.

International career
Puigmal represented Spain at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.

Honours
Almería
 * Segunda División: 2021–22