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FC Barcelona have been almost synonymous with creative football due to their style of play. Since the days of Pep Guardiola, Barcelona's famous 'tiki-taka' style was renowned in the football world for unparalleled creativity. A lot has changed since then but Blaugrana owes a lot of their success to creative football.
Barcelona are currently enduring hard times after the departure of their talisman Lionel Messi to PSG. The Catalan giants are seventh in the La Liga table with 15 points from eight matches. They are yet to win a point in the UEFA Champions League, having lost their two games in Europe.
It goes without saying that Barcelona's current condition is bad news for coach Ronald Koeman. With a crucial Champions League tie and encounter with Real Madrid in the corner, Koeman must ensure positive results for the Spanish giants.
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Barcelona have always been the hub for creative players, with their famed La Masia academy emphasizing creativity. Despite their troubling times, they have enough creative players in their ranks. Without further ado, let us take a look at
Barcelona's 5 best creative players right now
#5 Gavi
One of the wonderkids to come up from La Masia academy, Gavi is already enjoying a breakthrough season. The 17-year-old became the youngest player to play for his country when he made his debut against Italy in the UEFA Nations League.
Gavi surprised the world with his sensational display and has continued to showcase his caliber for Barcelona this campaign. With skillful movement, artistic composure and graceful dribbling, Gavi has proved himself to be a starter for Barcelona. Playmaking comes with experience but the wunderkind has already shown his mastery with his performance.
There is no doubt that Gavi will soon become the face of the Blaugrana midfield in the coming years - his meteoric rise being an indication.
#4 Ansu Fati
Another generational talent coming up for Barcelona, Ansu Fati, is known for his explosive style in front of goal. The Catalan giants handed Fati the famous No. 10 shirt which Lionel Messi used to wear this summer. The symbolic gesture is due to Fati's caliber, who is slowly turning out to be a mainstay in the Barcelona attack.
At just 18, Fati has already bagged 15 goals and six assists for Barcelona. Fati is not only good at scoring but also knows how to find teammates in the final third. The Spaniard's dribbling is a plus, which helps him move into dangerous areas and create goals for his team.
Fati bagged a goal against Valencia, helping Barcelona to a convincing victory in their last La Liga match.
#3 Pedri
Pedri, one of the candidates to win the Golden Boy award this year, has turned out to be one of the finest midfielders in Barcelona. The youngster is calm and composed on the ball and shows great maturity for his age (18). Pedri's impressive passing range and superior intelligence make him a force to be reckoned with for Blaugrana.
The 18-year-old has shown the world what he is made of with some powerful displays. Pedri is a player who can keep possession of the ball as long as he wants, dictating the pace of the game with his caliber. His intelligence to create space and initiate attacks makes him one of the finest young creative midfielders around.
Both Pedri and Gavi are future stars- a reflection of what Xavi and Iniesta were at their age. With their ability to open up defenses, both would easily fit into any top side in Europe.
#2 Sergio Busquets
Unlike the teenage sensations, Sergio Busquets has been a part of Barcelona's golden generation. Although he is a defensive midfielder, Busquets is not a traditional destroyer. The Spaniard's expertise lies in his intelligence as he remains a focal point for Barcelona from the center of the park.
While traditional creative footballers operate higher up the pitch, Busquets is the first player to initiate attacks. With superior intelligence and sublime passing, the 33-year-old is elegant in his movements and plays offense more often than not. Many of Busquets' moves end in goals because of his awareness to find the right teammate at the right time.
With his defense being rock solid, Busquets' offensive work often goes unnoticed. But the Spanish veteran remains a crucial player in Barcelona's attack, even from the defensive half of midfield.
#1 Frenkie de Jong
With a jaw-dropping skillset, Frenkie de Jong remains Barcelona's best creative footballer right now. The Dutch footballer has an exceptional workrate and remains one of the best deep-lying playmakers in the world.
Frenkie de Jong can pick the ball from the deep, act as a carrier and create chances at will. He also has a knack for utilizing space and tends to find teammates with sensational passing range. The 24-year old has proved himself to be a serious threat to opponents with superior intelligence and playmaking abilities.
Frenkie de Jong has already played over 100 games for Barcelona, with fourteen assists to his name.
