⚽Best Barcelona Players of All Time

Lionel Messi▲ Rising

Messi joined La Masia at 13 and became the club's greatest ever scorer with four Champions League titles. His 2011 hat-trick against Arsenal and 91-goal 2012 calendar year cemented his status as the face of modern Barcelona.

Goals: 672Appearances: 778Trophies: 35Debut Year: 2004Legacy Rating: 10/10

added by IJRin 8 rankings

Ronaldinho▲ Rising

Ronaldinho's 2003 arrival brought flair and joy back to the Camp Nou after years of disappointment. His 2006 Ballon d'Or season and the 2005-06 Champions League triumph restored global admiration for Barcelona.

Goals: 94Appearances: 207Trophies: 9Debut Year: 2003Legacy Rating: 8.8/10

added by IJRin 3 rankingsRonaldinho

Xavi Hernández▲ Rising

Xavi debuted in 1998 and became the midfield metronome of the Guardiola era, winning eight La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues. His 2010 World Cup-winning form carried over to club dominance.

Goals: 58Appearances: 767Trophies: 25Debut Year: 1998Legacy Rating: 9.2/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsXavi Hernández

Andrés Iniesta▲ Rising

Iniesta rose through the academy and delivered the 2009 and 2011 Champions League winning goals. His vision and dribbling made him the perfect complement to Xavi in six La Liga titles.

Goals: 57Appearances: 674Trophies: 30Debut Year: 2002Legacy Rating: 9.1/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsAndrés Iniesta

Johan Cruyff▲ Rising

Cruyff arrived in 1973 and instantly transformed Barcelona into European contenders with his vision and leadership. He captained the 1974 Dream Team and later returned as coach to win the club's first Champions League.

Goals: 48Appearances: 144Trophies: 7Debut Year: 1973Legacy Rating: 9.5/10

added by IJRin 4 rankingsJohan Cruyff

Hristo Stoichkov▲ Rising

Stoichkov's fiery temperament and left-footed brilliance powered the Dream Team to four straight La Liga titles and the 1992 European Cup. His 1994 Ballon d'Or capped his peak.

Goals: 76Appearances: 207Trophies: 7Debut Year: 1990Legacy Rating: 8.1/10

added by IJRHristo Stoichkov

Carles Puyol

Puyol captained Barcelona for a decade and anchored the backline during the greatest trophy haul in club history. His iconic 2009 Champions League header and never-say-die defending defined an era.

Goals: 12Appearances: 593Trophies: 21Debut Year: 1999Legacy Rating: 8.9/10

added by IJRCarles Puyol

Luis Suárez▲ Rising

Suárez joined in 2014 and immediately formed the MSN trio that won the treble. His 2016 Copa del Rey final goal and 40-goal 2015-16 season made him essential to the attack.

Goals: 198Appearances: 283Trophies: 13Debut Year: 2014Legacy Rating: 8.7/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsLuis Suárez

Gerard Piqué

Piqué returned from Manchester United in 2008 and formed an elite central defensive partnership with Puyol. He contributed to 20 major trophies including three Champions Leagues.

Goals: 29Appearances: 616Trophies: 20Debut Year: 2008Legacy Rating: 8.3/10

added by IJRGerard Piqué

Pep Guardiola

Guardiola captained the 1992 European Cup winning side as a deep-lying midfielder. His intelligence and passing range made him central to the Cruyff-inspired Dream Team.

Goals: 6Appearances: 263Trophies: 6Debut Year: 1990Legacy Rating: 8/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsPep Guardiola

Samuel Eto'o

Eto'o scored 108 goals in five seasons and formed a lethal front three with Ronaldinho and later Messi. His hat-trick in the 2009 Champions League final capped a treble-winning campaign.

Goals: 108Appearances: 199Trophies: 10Debut Year: 2004Legacy Rating: 8.5/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsSamuel Eto'o

Romário▲ Rising

Romário scored 34 goals in his only full season and formed a deadly partnership with Stoichkov. His 1994 Ballon d'Or came after a prolific Barcelona campaign.

Goals: 38Appearances: 66Trophies: 3Debut Year: 1993Legacy Rating: 7.9/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsRomário

Michael Laudrup

Laudrup joined in 1989 and provided elegant creativity that helped secure four consecutive La Liga titles. His vision and dribbling defined the early Dream Team success.

Goals: 90Appearances: 257Trophies: 8Debut Year: 1989Legacy Rating: 8.4/10

added by IJRMichael Laudrup

Marc-André ter Stegen▼ Falling

Ter Stegen arrived in 2014 and quickly became the starting keeper, winning six La Liga titles and one Champions League. His distribution and saves have been vital in the post-Valdés era.

Goals: 0Appearances: 400Trophies: 15Debut Year: 2014Legacy Rating: 8.2/10

added by IJRMarc-André ter Stegen

Sergio Busquets

Busquets debuted in 2008 and became the unsung anchor of Guardiola's midfield, winning three Champions Leagues with positional intelligence. His reading of the game allowed Xavi and Iniesta freedom.

Goals: 18Appearances: 722Trophies: 32Debut Year: 2008Legacy Rating: 8.6/10

added by IJRin 2 rankingsSergio Busquets

David Villa

Villa scored 33 goals in his debut 2010-11 season and helped secure the Champions League. His clinical finishing complemented Messi perfectly.

Goals: 48Appearances: 119Trophies: 7Debut Year: 2010Legacy Rating: 7.6/10

added by IJRDavid Villa

Diego Maradona

Maradona played 58 games for Barcelona between 1982 and 1984 and won the Copa del Rey and Cup Winners' Cup. His dribbling and vision offered glimpses of genius despite limited time.

Goals: 38Appearances: 58Trophies: 2Debut Year: 1982Legacy Rating: 7.8/10

added by IJRin 6 rankingsDiego Maradona

Neymar

Neymar arrived in 2013 and formed the MSN attack that delivered the 2015 treble. His 2015 Champions League semi-final goal against Bayern showcased his flair.

Goals: 105Appearances: 186Trophies: 10Debut Year: 2013Legacy Rating: 8/10

added by IJRin 3 rankingsNeymar

Thierry Henry▼ Falling

Henry joined in 2007 and added experience to the attack during the transition to Guardiola. He scored 49 goals and contributed to two La Liga titles.

Goals: 49Appearances: 80Trophies: 4Debut Year: 2007Legacy Rating: 7.7/10

added by IJRin 4 rankingsThierry Henry

Rivaldo▼ Falling

Rivaldo won the 1999 Ballon d'Or after scoring 29 goals and leading Barcelona to La Liga. His overhead kick against Valencia remains one of the club's most iconic strikes.

Goals: 130Appearances: 235Trophies: 6Debut Year: 1997Legacy Rating: 8.2/10

added by IJRRivaldo

Víctor Valdés▼ Falling

Valdés debuted in 2002 and became the first-choice keeper for 12 years, winning six La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues. His shot-stopping anchored the Guardiola and Tito eras.

Goals: 0Appearances: 535Trophies: 21Debut Year: 2002Legacy Rating: 8/10

added by IJRVíctor Valdés

Dani Alves▼ Falling

Alves joined in 2008 and became the attacking right-back who overlapped for countless goals. He won five La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues during his first stint.

Goals: 21Appearances: 391Trophies: 23Debut Year: 2008Legacy Rating: 8.1/10

added by IJR

Ivan Rakitić▼ Falling

Rakitić arrived in 2014 and scored the second goal in the 2015 Champions League final. His work rate and set-pieces helped secure multiple domestic doubles.

Goals: 38Appearances: 310Trophies: 10Debut Year: 2014Legacy Rating: 7.5/10

added by IJRIvan Rakitić

Jordi Alba▼ Falling

Alba returned in 2012 and formed a lethal left-sided partnership with Messi, scoring and assisting in multiple title wins. His overlapping runs were central to the 2015 treble.

Goals: 22Appearances: 407Trophies: 18Debut Year: 2012Legacy Rating: 7.9/10

added by IJRJordi Alba

Luis Enrique▼ Falling

Luis Enrique played 300 games across two spells and scored 46 goals from midfield. His leadership helped secure two league titles before he returned as coach.

Goals: 46Appearances: 300Trophies: 5Debut Year: 1996Legacy Rating: 7.4/10

added by IJRLuis Enrique