Lionel Messi's 5 favourite teammates

#4 Xavi

When Messi calls someone the best player in Spanish history, you know he has huge respect for the player. That is exactly how Messi described Xavi when he was asked to speak about the impact of the legendary midfielder.

Many pundits and experts had always claimed that Messi became a phenomenon because of Xavi and Iniesta in midfield and the Argentine maestro himself has acknowledged the impact of the Spanish legend in his career.

Xavi has also always taken the opportunity to praise his former team-mate often calling him the best ever player. On asked about Messi and Ronaldo, Xavi controversially said:

"It is clear that Messi is on a level above all others. Those who do not see that are blind."

On the pitch, Xavi and Messi always seemed to have a telepathic understanding and the legendary midfielder is often considered Messi's mentor, guide and close friend and is undoubtedly one of Messi’ s favourite team-mates.