Xavi the metronome, one of the best players ever to play at the Nou Camp
#2 Andres Iniesta
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Don Andres has been sensational and will be sorely missed once he retires.
Captain of the team, Andres Iniesta is a true Nou Camp legend. He made his first-team debut at the age of 18 and ever since then, he has developed into one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
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A creative midfielder and a magician with the ball at his feet, Iniesta is one of the upholders of the Johan Cruyff football legacy based on possession and intense attacking. He is one of the promoters of the Dutch legend's football ideology which he described in a quote as:
"Receive, pass, offer, receive, pass, offer."
His passing and the ability to dribble past many players to open space and create chances for his teammates to score is incomparable.
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Besides, the Spaniard also helps in scoring vital goals with his close finishing and long shots.
With age no longer on his side, Barcelona might soon lose him to retirement hence the pursuit of players like Phillipe Coutinho. It will be a teary day when the genius finally decides to park it in.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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