5 reasons why Sergi Roberto should be the new Barca number 8

2. The position does not matter

Barcelona jersey numbers have become more iconic over the last decade

Over the last decade the status of Barcelona's jersey numbers has been elevated. Shirts of players like Xavi, Iniesta and Carles Puyol have achieved a status that when the new wearers are selected, the quality of players matter more than their playing position. When Puyol departed, he personally handed over his number 5 to another iconic player Sergio Busquets rather than giving it to another central defender. When Xavi left, his number 6 was briefly worn by club legend Dani Alves, a right back. This again confirms that player position does not matter as much as the player wearing it, and whether Sergi Roberto plays at midfield or as a right back, there is no doubt he has the quality to wear the number 8.