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Midfield
Defensive Midfield
"You watch the game, you don't see Busquets. You watch Busquets, you see the whole game."
Former Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque perfectly encapsulated the enigma that is Sergio Busquets with his quote on the Barcelona midfielder. Del Bosque placed his trust in Sergio Busquets for several years and the decision worked wonders for the national team.
Sergio Busquets is arguably one of the most intelligent players in Barcelona history. The Spaniard's abstract ability to foresee the events of the game and analyse them on the pitch makes him one of the most effective defensive midfielder the sport has ever seen.
While Sergio Busquets may well be past his prime, the Barcelona midfielder's years under Pep Guardiola saw the club scale unprecedented heights in Spain and in Europe. The impact that Busquets has had on some of Barcelona's most important games over the past decade will likely be dissected and studied for years to come.
Central Midfield: Xavi
Barcelona have produced a number of midfield gems in their history but only a handful would be able to go toe-to-toe with the legendary Xavi Hernandez. The Catalan midfielder carved a niche for himself at Barcelona and was the brain behind the club's extraordinary success on the pitch.
Xavi had a difficult start to life at Barcelona and was heavily linked with a move away from the club in the early stages of his career. The Spaniard stuck it out under a string of managers before establishing himself as a leader of the side under Frank Rijkaard.
The midfielder's career reached astronomical heights after the arrival of Pep Guardiola. Xavi played a pivotal role in the middle of the pitch for Barcelona with his metronomic passing and his wizardry and vision have created some of the club's most famous goals in recent history.
Xavi is one of the most successful players in Barcelona's history and has followed in Pep Guardiola's footsteps by taking up a managerial role. The legendary midfielder is set for a return to Barcelona in the next few years.
Central Midfield: Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta is arguably the greatest midfielder in Barcelona's history. The Spanish legend's mesmerising ability to glide across the pitch with consummate ease has led to some of the finest sights in the beautiful game. Iniesta inspired awe with his feet and produced moments of sheer perfection on the pitch.
Iniesta's jaw-dropping dribbling prowess and passing range made him the perfect asset to a Barcelona side that relied heavily on intelligent build-up play. The Spanish midfielder formed an excellent relationship with the likes of Lionel Messi and David Villa and had a massive impact on Barcelona's fortunes under Pep Guardiola.
Andres Iniesta was also known for his uncanny ability to step up in dire and desperate situations. The Spaniard's famous goal against Chelsea continues to capture the imagination of Barcelona fans across the world. Iniesta also won the World Cup for Spain with his extra-time goal and is arguably one of the most respected players in his country.
Honour able Mentions: Deco, Michael Laudrup, Bernd Schuster, Pep Guardiola, Guillermo Amor
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