Lionel Messi's top 5 teammates at Barcelona

1) Xavi Hernandez

Xavi Hernandez is Barcelona's greatest midfielder ever

If it had not been for Messi, Xavi Hernandez would be considered as the greatest Barcelona player ever. Had it not been for Xavi, there is a very good chance that Messi would not have been the player he is today.

Although the 6-time Ballon d'Or winner had better chemistry and connections with Luis Suarez and Dani Alves, there is no disputing the fact that quality-wise, Messi has never had a teammate as great as Xavi. The Spanish midfielder may just be the greatest central midfielder we have ever seen, and his reading of the game is unparalleled.

Xavi has guided the current Barcelona captain a lot. The World Cup winner was an integral part of the first team when Messi arrived on the scene, and both of them achieved greatness together. Xavi would find Messi with a pass, and the Argentine would find the back of the net with ease. It was the simplest partnership ever, with both the players being the best in the world at what they do.

There is no doubt that Messi and Co will be hoping that La Masia produces a player who is even half as good as Xavi, and his place at the top here is without debate.