Top 4 African players who signed for FC Barcelona

Yaya Toure had an effective time with the Blaugrana
Yaya Toure had an effective time with the Blaugrana

#1 Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon)

Eto'o was at Barcelona for five seasons
Eto'o was at Barcelona for five seasons

Arguably the best servant in this list, Eto'o was at Barcelona for half a decade, where he attained legendary status.

The Cameroon international made 199 appearances for the club, scoring 130 goals in the process. That is some ratio, isn't it?

Eto'o signed from Barcelona in 2004, departing Mallorca after spending four seasons there. The transfer fee was €24 million, which came to fruition after lengthy transfer talks.

Barcelona won the league title in his first season, and he scored 29 goals in that campaign. Eto'o had fractious relationships with managers Frank Rijkaard and Pep Guardiola, but his goalscoring ability remained just as good.

He scored goals in both the Champions League finals he played in, emerging victorious on both occasions. His last season was the best one when he scored 36 goals in all competitions. Inter Milan secured his services in 2010, where he enjoyed further success.

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