5 players you didn't know played with Lionel Messi

#3 Mark van Bommel

van Bommel played just one season at Barcelona

Former Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel was at Barcelona for just one season and many would be surprised to hear that Messi shared the pitch with the former Bayern Munich star.

van Bommel joined Barcelona from PSV Eindhoven in 2005 and lasted for just one season at Camp Nou before making his move to Bayern Munich in 2006.

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The 2005-06 season was the only season van Bommel was at Barca and he was more of a regular while Messi was a youngster who was brought in as a substitute in most games. That season was a successful season for the team as the Catalans won the Champions League and the La Liga.