David Barrufet

David Barrufet Bofill (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. He played his entire career for FC Barcelona.

He is considered one of the best goalkeepers of all time. In 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 seasons was elected by International Handball Federation as the best goalkeeper in the world, and in 2001 he came second World best player voting.

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. He won more than 70 titles with the club. He originally retired from the national team after the 2008 Olympics, but reconsidered on the suggestion from Valero Rivera.