Top 10 greatest Barcelona midfielders of all-time

#1: Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho was the torch-bearer in dark times for the Blaugrana

Whatever happens, happens for the good. And Barcelona's failure to bring superstar David Beckham to the Nou Camp proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Their saviour. Their Messiah. Their king. You may confer any other title on the Brazilian but that would still fail to undermine the eminence of Ronaldinho at Barcelona. In torrid times when rivals Real Madrid were gaining momentum as the champions in Spain, the pony-tailed midfielder was the shining beacon of light who challenged the supremacy of the Los Blancos.

Some are people are artists. Some themselves are art. That holds true for the giant trickster who had the world at his feet with all but a cute smile. Ronaldinho made the beautiful game look easy in so many ways. His freestyle on the pitch, blind passes, mind-blowing goals and an overabundance of tricks was nothing short of a delicacy.

It didn't take time for Dinho to make the world his oyster when he arrived at Barca. Amongst a young squad that consisted the likes of Xavi and Andres Iniesta, he held the torch as Barcelona kickstarted their resurrection under his light. The two-time Fifa World Player of the Year winner produced jaw-dropping performances, notably in a 6-3 route of Real's Galacticos.

Amongst the thousands of footballers to have played the game, Ronaldinho is one of those handful players who was never hated. Receiving a standing ovation at the Bernabeu speaks tons about the respect he holds in the football world.

In his five seasons at the club, the Brazilian made 207 appearances and scored 94 times.

Don't judge a book by its cover. That's what Florentino Perez might have learnt after rejecting Dinho for his 'looks'. Poor decision, also considering the fact that it is his apprentice - Messi who rules the football world today!