Barcelona superstars - Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele
#4. Jordi Alba
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Alba's ability to link up with attackers and create magic makes him an invaluable asset to Barcelona
When it comes to recognizing the most in-form offensive side-backs in European football at the moment, only a few can be compared with Spanish International Jordi Alba - thanks to his unbelievable displays so far during the season.
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The defender has been in an extraordinary form since the beginning of the campaign, pushing aggressively forward to attack opposing defences on the left flank as well as tracking back at the vital moments to neutralize incoming counter-attacks by utilizing his explosive pace.
With his busting runs and amazing linkup with the likes of Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho, and Ousmane Dembele, Jordi Alba will be a serious threat to opposing defences in the UEFA Champions League this season. His immense creativity and his ability to create magic from almost nothing are what make him an indispensable weapon in Barcelona's European Arsenal.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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