In the history of football, every one knows that Barcelona is arguable one of the greatest football clubs in the world. They are famous for producing superb and incredible players that amazed the world of football with their abilities like great dribbling skills, excellent ball control, jaw-dropping abilities, and great leadership.
Barcelona is a storied club that have surprised the world by producing many talented players, players to Grace the game most especially Camp Nou. Over the years, many great players have played for the club.
These great players are the reasons why the club won many trophies and archive Success in the history of football, Barcelona has won many trophies over the decades like 5 Champions leagues, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 4 European Cup Winners, 3 Fairs Cups, 5 European Super Cups, 2 Latin Cups, 4 Pyrenees Cups, 26 Spanish League Championship, 31 Copa Del Rey, 14 Spanish Super Cups, 2 Spanish League cups, 1 Mediterranean League, 1 Catalan League, 23 Catalan League Championship, 2 Catalan Super Cups, 8 Catalan Cups, 3 Eva Duarte Cups.
There are a lot of great players that has played for Barcelona, on that note, let's take a look at the top 13 greatest players in Barcelona history.
(13). RIVALDO (1997-2002)
He was a world-class striker, a magician when with the ball at his feet, so strong, and a good dribbler. Rivaldo came to Barcelona, from his former club Deportvo La Coruña in the year 1997, his first season at the club ended with over 26 goals in all competitions.
Then the coming season, he archived a lot like, wining the league title and he was also awarded the Balloon d'Or award. His other season with Barcelona was not that much Successfull, but he will be remembered by Barcelona's fans for his moment like scoring a hat-trick against Valencia in the 2000/2001 season which made Barcelona find a place in the Champions league for the following season. He played 5 seasons with Barcelona, before he left for Ac Milan in 2002.
Archivements with Barcelona :
2 Spanish Leagues
1 Copa Del Rey
Ballon d'Or award and FIFA World player
(12). PEP GUARDIOLA (1990-2001)
Pep Guardiola was one of the greatest players in Barcelona's history, he started playing for Barcelona in the year 1990, he was a good midfielder on the pitch, he amazed Barcelona's fans with his highly techniques and excellent ball controls, so good at midfield, and controls the game with accurate passes.
His best moments will forever remain in the hearts of Barcelona's fans, his years with Barcelona was successfull, he won many trophies and later he left Barcelona at the end of the 2000-2001 season.
Archivements with Barcelona :
6 La Liga titles
4 Spanish Super Cups
3 Copa Generalitat
2 Copa Del Rey
2 European Super Cups
1 European Cup
1 UEFA Cup Winners Cup
(11). ROMÀRIO (1993-1995)
Romàrio did not play for Barcelona for many years, but his 16 months at the club was amazing to consider him a great player. A very talented player well known for his agility, so energetic, he was lethal, and a no nonsense player.
He was also good when it comes in dribbling and highly technical, at that time the club was lacking a striker, his first official match was against Real Sociedad, he was outstanding on the pitch, scoring a hat-trick. This incredible performance by Romàrio will always be remembered by Barcelona's fans.
Archivements with Barcelona :
1 La Liga title
(10). LUIS SUAREZ (2014-2020)
One of the greatest strikers in both Barcelona's history and football history, Luis Suarez came to the club in the year 2014, fans were happy to welcome him to Camp Nou because he is a world-class striker.
Since Samuel Eto'o left the club, Barcelona needed a good striker, Suarez's first season with the club was arguably one of the best seasons in the history of Barcelona, he was incredible, scoring many goals that season. Suarez did not only did well in his first season with Barcelona, but he kept scoring countless goals and the club kept winning trophies, his years at Camp Nou were successful.
Archivements with Barcelona :
4 Copa Del Rey
4 La Liga titles
2 Catalan Super Cups
1 European Cup
1 World Club Championship
1 European Super Cup
(9). HRISTO STOICHKOV (1990-1995)
In May 1990 when the news was made public, Hristo Stoichkov joined Barcelona and was welcome to Camp Nou. He was a good striker with qualities like was strong and well-balanced, has vision, was highly technical, pace, and was a good finisher.
Nobody ever expected him to be outstanding and incredible in Spanish League, his first season with Barcelona, the club archived a lot and won many trophies, he was the club's top scorer with 14 goals in La Liga, 22 in all competitions that season. His first 4 years at Barcelona were successful, Barcelona won 4 La Liga titles straight. Hristo Stoichkov did well in Barcelona, in 1995 he left Barcelona for Parma.
Archivements with Barcelona :
1 European Cup
1 Cup Winners Cup
2 European Super Cups
5 La Liga titles
2 Copa Del Rey
4 Spanish Super Cups
2 Copa Generalitat
(8). LÁSZLÓ KUBALA (1951-1961)
He made his first appearance for Barcelona during the 1951 season and also helped the club win the Copa Del Rey. His first La Liga season was incredible, scoring over 26 goals and helping the club win many trophies.
He amazed Barcelona's fans and football lovers with his excellent dribbling skills, comfortable with two feet, scoring ability, and extraordinary techniques. For many years, he was a great at Camp Nou, he scored over 194 goals for the club. Every Barcelona fan will always remember his best moments with Barcelona, he retired in 1961 to become a football coach.
Archivements with Barcelona :
5 Copa Del Rey
4 La Liga titles
2 Copa Eva Duarte
2 Fairs Cups
1 Copa Latina
(7). RONALD KOEMAN (1989-1995)
When it comes to defending, Ronald Koeman is a world-class defender and one of the greatest defenders in both Barcelona and football history. Koeman was known for his powerful shots, was very good at tackling and macking, can organize his defense line excellently, and was a trait to another player on the pitch.
He was signed by Barcelona in the year 1989, and from then, he became part of Johan Cruyff's "Dream team" which won the Spanish League 4 years in a row. His outstanding powerful long-range shot which ended in the back of the net in a match against Sampdoria in the European Cup final, will forever remain in the heart of Barcelona's fans. He was also the UEFA Champions League top scorer that season which is amazing for a defender and also one of Barcelona's highest-scoring defenders.
Archivements with Barcelona :
4 La Liga titles
3 Spanish Super Cups
2 Copa Generalitat
1 Copa Del Rey
1 European Cup
1 European Super Cup
(6). CARLES PUYOL (1999-2014)
He was not only one of Barcelona's greatest defenders, but he was also one of the most humble prayers in the history of Barcelona. Even at the age of 20, he was still playing for the B team, but he didn't lose hope, it was his dream to be part of Barcelona's team, till in 1990 he became part of the Catalans.
He was a world-class defender and a great leader on the pitch, his success at the club did not start early, he started to achieve success with Barcelona at the age of 27. He won many trophies with Barcelona because of his great effort and loyalty, when playing on the pitch he used to defend the ball with his life and was a great leader on the pitch and outside as well, and Barcelona's fans will always remember him for that.
Archivements with Barcelona :
6 La Liga titles
5 Catalonia Cups
3 European Cups
2 Copa Del Rey
2 World Club Championship
1 Copa Generalitat
(5). JOHAN CRUYFF (1973-1978)
Johan Cruyff is one of the greatest players to ever play in both Barcelona's and Netherlands' national team history. Barcelona signed Cruyff on August 1973, his debut for Barcelona is the beginning of success, and the club won Championship that season.
A talented player known for his goal-scoring ability, a good dribbler, can control the midfield excellently, is a good finisher, has great leadership, and can read the game. Cruyff contributed a lot in the match against Real Madrid, which made Barcelona win the Spanish League and he was also awarded UEFA Footballer of the Year. His years with Barcelona both as a player and a coach were full of success and will forever be remembered by Barcelona's fans.
Archivements with Barcelona :
1 league
1 Copa Del Rey
(4). ANDRES INIESTA (2002-2018)
Andres Iniesta is one of the greatest midfielders, not only in Camp Nou but in the history of football. He joined Barcelona in the year 2002, he was one of the best players in Camp Nou during the Guardiola era.
A talented midfielder, I call him the king of midfielders, he can control the ball with one touch, his through passes are used to disorganize defenders, he can balance the pressure from opponents and retain possession, very good at passing the ball, and he a playmaker. When it comes to football, Iniesta has three brains, one is in his head, and the other two brains are in his left and right foot. He was one of Barcelona's lethal weapons. Every Barcelona fan will never forget the wonders and magic he used to perform in the midfield.
Archivements with Barcelona :
9 La Liga titles
7 Spanish Super Cups
6 Copa Del Rey
5 Catalonia Cups
4 European Cups
3 European Super Cups
3 World Club Championship
2 Catalan Super Cups
(3). XAVI HERNANDEZ (1998-2015)
With his vision, outstanding technical skills, and ability to control and pass the ball, he was good at the tiki-taka playing style, he is one of the most decorated Spanish players in football history.
Xavi is one of the greatest players ever to grace Camp Nou, he joined Barcelona in the year 1998, his first appearance was in a match against Lleida, and his first goal for Barcelona was in a match against Mallorca in the Super Cup final, Xavi established himself as the club's best playmaker. In 2012, he broke the European Championship record for most passes in a single match, recording over 126 passes. In 2015, he finished his career at the club as one of the most called players in Barcelona's history, he made over 765 appearances and scored over 83 goals for Barcelona.
Archivements with Barcelona :
8 La Liga titles
6 Spanish Super Cups
5 Catalonia Cups
4 European Cups
3 Copa Del Rey
2 European Super Cups
2 World Club Championship
1 Copa Generalitat
1 Catalan Super Cup
(2). RONALDINHO (2003-2008)
He is one of the greatest players in Barcelona's history, he was not only regarded as one of the greatest players in Camp Nou but also in the world of Football history. The Brazilian was born to be a playmaker in football, he amazed football lovers with his highly technical skills, speed, zig-zag movement when moving with the ball at his feet, great dribbling skills, ability to score a goal, and great leadership.
During the FIFA World Cup 2002, many great clubs watched his performances and came for him. But Barcelona one of the greatest football clubs emerged victorious by signing him, he joined Barcelona in the year 2003, he started playing for the club at the age of 23 and played for 5 seasons. His 5 seasons with Barcelona was incredible, he won many trophies and also amazed Barcelona's fans with his magic with the ball, no-look passes, amazing skills, and dribbles.
Archivements with Barcelona :
2 Catalonia Cups
2 La Liga titles
1 European Cup
(1). LIONEL MESSI (2004-2021)
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest players both in Barcelona's and in football history, the most talented player ever to grace both Camp Nou and the game. He joined Barcelona in the year 2004 at the age of 17 years, he also became one of the youngest official players.
A player that football listens to his voices and movements, he can dribble as many as he wants without losing the ball, best playmaker in football history, when playing on the pitch he can take full control of the game with his dangerous passes and touches, he is more than a player on the pitch, and great leadership.
In the year 2008, he was one of the most dominant players in the world, he helped Barcelona win countless trophies, the most dangerous lethal weapon of Barcelona, a trait to other players on the pitch.
The one that kept the world wondering was in the year 2011-2012 season, he scored 91 goals, I don't think that any other player has done amazing things like this before in the history of football, he also breaks Gerd Muller's 39-years-old record for sing-season goals in a major European football.
Only his presence on the pitch can boast the team's confidence, words can't describe how good Lionel Messi is in football, in all he won over 34 trophies with the club. When he left Camp Nou for Paris Saint Germain in the year 2021, Barcelona's fans were very sad.
Archivements with Barcelona :
10 La Liga titles
8 Spanish Super Cups
7 Copa Del Rey
4 European Cups
4 Catalonia Cups
3 European Super Cups
3 World Club Championship
2 Catalan Super Cups
Barcelona's players that won the Ballon d'Or award :
(1). Lionel Messi 7
(2). Johan Cruyff 3
(3). Ronaldinho 2
(4). Luis Suárez 1 ( difference from Uruguayan Luis Suarez)
(5). Rivaldo 1
(6). Hristo Stoichkov 1
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