Until 2021 he had the record for most matches for the Spanish national team until he was overtaken by Alberto Entrerríos.

[4] He began playing handball in SAFA Horta school in Barcelona at 8 years old.

[6] He originally retired from the national team after the 2008 Olympics, but reconsidered on the suggestion from Valero Rivera.

[6] In February 2022 he took over as the sporting director of the Romanian side CS Dinamo București.

[10] His son Ian Barrufet is also a handball player, playing as a wing.