5 Barcelona youth products who succeeded elsewhere

FC Barcelona v AS Roma - UEFA Champions League
Camp Nou has played host to a lot of La Masia graduates who did not make it at the club

#2 Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

Fabregas has been one of the best midfielders in the world
Fabregas has been one of the best midfielders in the world

Cesc Fabregas was a part of La Masia ever since he was 10. Despite his brilliant performances for the club's youth teams, Fabregas did not manage to get an opportunity to play for the first-team at Camp Nou.

After 6 years with the Catalan Giants, Fabregas moved to Arsenal in 2003. He did not waste any time in England and became a first-team regular at the age of 17. He became one of the best midfielders in the world at Arsenal and Barcelona brought him back for €29 million in 2011. Fabregas made 303 appearances for Arsenal in his 8 years spell.

He played at the Camp Nou for three seasons but was sold again, this time to Arsenal's London rivals Chelsea. The Spaniard lifted back to back Premier League title with Chelsea. Fabregas made 110 appearances for the Spain national team and has lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2010.

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