5 La Masia graduates Barcelona will struggle to replace

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#5 Jordi Alba

The flying full back has been a brilliant addition since his re-signing from Valencia
The flying full-back has been a brilliant addition since his re-signing from Valencia

Jordi Alba was a La Masia product who was let go for being too small but re-joined Barcelona in 2012 and ever since then, he has been the first choice left-back.

Known for his great speed and ability to support in attack, Alba has remained an instrumental figure at the Camp Nou.

The defender has thrived under the Catalans' possession-based, pro-attacking and intense-pressing style of football.

Despite the fact that he is a defender, he remains a constant threat to opposing defences with his intelligent runs, creativity and goalscoring exploits.

During his stay at the club, he helped in scoring numerous vital goals and creating assists. He also helped the team to several trophies including a UEFA Champions League trophy and three La Liga titles alongside many other glories.

It will be a very big loss on the part of Barcelona if the player departs the Camp Nou and the La Liga giants will definitely find it difficult to replace him.

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