Barcelona: Top 10 No. 10s in the history of the club

Lionel Messi is a part of this list, but is he the greatest FC Barcelona No. 10 ever?
Lionel Messi is a part of this list, but is he the greatest FC Barcelona No. 10 ever?

#4 Ronaldinho (Brazil)

Ronaldinho was one of the most iconic Barcelona No. 10 ever
Ronaldinho was one of the most iconic Barcelona No. 10 ever

The smiling Brazilian moved to Barcelona in 2002 and lit up the Nou Camp. The Brazilian was the perfect No. 10 and had every attribute linked to the iconic number.

On the field, Ronaldinho was a magician. Some of the skills he pulled out were out of the world and ensured his legendary status in the club. His vision and passing abilities were an asset too and Ronaldinho, during his five seasons with the Catalans, took them to the pinnacle of success.

He was also instrumental in mentoring a young Lionel Messi and turning him into a force that would soon take over the world.

#3 Pep Guardiola (Spain)

Josep Guardiola
Josep Guardiola

Before he became one of the greatest managers in world football, Pep Guardiola was also an exceptional footballer himself, coming out of the Barcelona academy and breaking into the team.

As is evident in his coaching style, the Spaniard was an intelligent footballer and played as a defensive midfielder is Johan Cruyff's Barcelona team. Guardiola was the deep-lying playmaker of that team and was instrumental as Barcelona won the European Cup and four back to back LaLiga titles.

The Spaniard even went on to captain the side during his later years too. As the defensive screen, he was a hard worker, intelligent and full of poise. He was technically gifted and had outstanding anticipation skills.

Guardiola played for 11 seasons at the Nou Camp and was one of the greatest No. 10s in the history of the club.

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