Barcelona: Top 10 No. 10s in the history of the club

Lionel Messi is a part of this list, but is he the greatest FC Barcelona No. 10 ever?
Lionel Messi is a part of this list, but is he the greatest FC Barcelona No. 10 ever?

#6 Rivaldo (Brazil)

Rivaldo was highly successful at Barcelona
Rivaldo was highly successful at Barcelona

Another Brazilian who took the Camp Nou by storm, the iconic Brazilian was a fantastic attacking midfielder who could also double up as a second striker. Blessed with outrageous ball control and dribbling abilities, Rivaldo continued the Samba tradition at Barcelona and is one of the greatest South American footballers to play for the club.

Rivaldo joined Barcelona in 1997 and played for five trophy-laden seasons for the LaLiga side. The Brazilian scored 130 goals from 235 games during his time and is fondly remembered for his spectacular goals, especially those outstanding bicycle volleys!

#5 Juan Roman Riquelme (Argentina)

Riquelme of Barcelona runs between Alberto Lopo (L) and Roger
Riquelme of Barcelona runs between Alberto Lopo (L) and Roger

One of the greatest No. 10s of to come out of Argentina has also graced the Barcelona soil. Juan Roman Riquelme was a classic playmaker, he relished the chance to create opportunities for his teammates. The Argentinean was an artist, who painted masterpieces around Camp Nou

Riquelme was not lightning fast but he did have outstanding dribbling skills, vision, and passing abilities. The Argentinean could also carry out a deeper role if required and was equally effective playing as the deep-lying playmaker.

The Argentinean joined the Nou Camp in 2002 and played just one season for Barcelona before he was loaned out to Villareal.

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