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Messi
essi was born, 24 June 1987, in Rosario,
Argentina to a working class family. His father was a factory steel worker, and
his mother a cleaner.
He began playing from an
early age, and his talent was soon apparent. However, at the age of 11, Messi
was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This was a condition that
stunted growth, and required expensive medical treatment, including the use of
the drug Human growth hormone.
Local club,
River Plate were interested in signing Messi, but didn't want to pay for his
medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach
Carles Rexach was impressed - offering Messi a contract (written on paper
napkin!) which included paying for Messi's treatment in Spain. Messi moved to
Barcelona with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth
academy.
Neymar 11
Born on February 5, 1992, in São Paulo,
Brazil, Neymar drew attention for his impressive soccer abilities at an early
age. He emerged as a star for Santos FC as a teenager, winning four straight
Player of the Year awards while becoming one of Brazil's most popular public
figures. In May 2013, the gifted youngster announced his move to Europe to play
for Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona.
Neymar joined the youth system of
Santos FC at age 11. News of his abilities spread to Europe, and he was offered
the chance to continue his development with Real Madrid C.F. at age 14, but the
Santos team's management reportedly convinced Neymar to stay put with a large
bonus.
Neymar made his senior debut for Santos
in 2009 and lived up to the hype by earning the league's Best Young Player
award. He emerged as a full-blown star in 2010, helping Santos claim the league
and Copa do Brasil championships en route to the first of three straight scoring
titles and four straight Player of the Year awards. That season he also made his
debut for the senior national team and debuted a Mohawk-style haircut, which
quickly became popular among younger fans.
In
2011, the flashy forward produced what would be voted the FIFA Goal of the Year
and led Santos to its first Copa Libertadores championship in 48 years. However,
he also began to experience the backlash that accompanies fame. Neymar was
criticized for his play during Brazil's quarterfinals loss in the 2011 Copa
America tournament, and was scolded in the media for fathering a child out of
wedlock.
Neymar scored his 100th professional
goal on his 20th birthday in 2012 and finished the year with a career-best total
of 43. Although Santos won its third straight league title, the young star again
was subject to criticism when Brazil lost the 2012 Summer Olympics gold-medal
game to an underdog Mexico tea
V.Valdes 1
Víctor Valdés joined the Barça youth programme
from the Peña Barcelonista 'Cinc Copes' on July 1st,
1992.
In September of the same year he moved
with his family to Tenerife and didn't rejoin the club until three years
later.
After quickly proving his worth with the
youth teams and Barça B, in the...
One
of the things that needed to be worked on after the first season, namely coming
off his line, started to pick up in his second campaign with the first team. He
is now one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Carles Puyol 5
Carles Puyol began his footballing career
in the local team of the small town where he was born, La Pobla de Segur. His
talent soon attracted wider attention and, at in the 95-96 season he was signed
up for the Barça academy at La Masía.
He
rapidly became a fixture in Barça B and then progressed to make his debut
with...
Carles Puyol started off in the first team at right back but has
since developed into a great central defender. He stands out for his tremendous
fitness levels and his discipline on the pitch. He's a perfect example of a team
player and he never over-complicates the job when he has to cut off an opposing
attacking move.
He can also adapt to the left
back position when circumstances dictate. Although he is not particularly tall
(178 cm), his physical strength makes him very strong in the air and he is
capable of man-marking opposing forwards who are taller than him. He also likes
to get up in attack, especially for corners and free
kicks.
More than anything else, Carles Puyol is
a reference point for the rest of the squad due to his character and qualities
of leadership and because of his pride in the Barca colours and his
total.
Francesc Fabregas 4
Cesc Fabregas joined
the FC Barcelona first team in the summer of 2011, from Arsenal, and became the
second signing for the 2011/12 season. He was presented as a new Barça player on
August 15th, 2011.
Cesc Fàbregas came through
the youth ranks of FC Barcelona, from 10 to 16 years of age, when he signed for
Arsenal. There he...
Cesc Fabregas can play in all
midfield positions. He can act as defensive center mid, left or right midfield
pivot, or even just behind the striker. He stands out for his great ability to
get into the box, and his goal assists. With him on the pitch, his teammates
play better.
Xavier Hernandez Creus 6
Xavi is the playmaker of the team in every game and shows no nerves
whatsoever as he guides the team with an extraordinarily cool head. Since taking
on the mantle of playmaker at Barca he has shown incredible vision on the pitch.
He is another example of the good work being carried out in the youth teams of
Barcelona, especially in the position referred to as number 4 and as he has
matured he has shown an increasing ability to adapt himself to different
positions in the midfield when his manager has called on him.
His passing to the forwards and his ability to take the pressure off and
protect the ball better than almost any other player around, have turned him
into one of the focal points on the pitch. He also stands out for his defensive
capabilities and his capacity as a ball winner.
In addition he has shown himself more than able at dead ball situations,
where his potent shot has brought a number of important goals.
Xavi will always remember December 2, 2005. During training in front of La
Masia,the Terrassa-born midfielder suffered a bad injury to his left knee as he
ruptured his ligaments. Within five months he was back in action. On April 29,
2006 he returned to play against Cádiz and stated "I feel like a football player
again". He was able to celebrate winning the title and the Champions League with
the rest of the squad. The midfielder from Terrassa was one of
the final candidates for the FIFA WORLD PLAYER AWARD 2008, finally
finishing in fifth place.
The Barça playmaker was a regular in Luis Aragonés' Spain team during the
2006 World Cup in Germany, where the team progressed to the second round before
being beaten by France
Gerard pique bernabeu 3
The Catalan is a defender with a wide raging skill set. His physical
characteristics, specifically his height, 192 cm, and his good technique make
him the ideal defender for aerial threats. The centre back also knows how to
apply his skill on offence and he gives the team additional options on set
pieces. Besides playing at centre back, Piqué can also play as a sweeper in
front of the defensive line, as he did
Indres Iniesta Lujan 8
Intuitive, vertical, fast and intelligent, Andrés Iniesta is a man of many
virtues. The midfielder started out in defence for Barça B and before that the
club's youth teams. But as he gained in first team experience, he was also moved
into a more attacking role. He is now a full-on striker, and is also able to
play as a midfielder or on either of the flanks of the Barça forward line.
Iniesta is not only versatile, but also a true professional, being talented
yet modest. Especially talented. The player from Fuentealbilla has set standards
for other attacking midfielders to follow. Practical and intelligent, he reads
the game to perfection and is a constant threat to opposing defences.
The Barça number eight is getting better with every year. Always learning,
his shooting has come on in leaps and bounds, and he can use either foot, as he
showed us so dramatically with his last-gasp winner at Stamford Bridge.
Pedro Rodriquez Ledesma 7
Although he usually plays the ball with his left foot,
Pedro is actually right handed. This ambidextrous nature of his game means he
can play on either side of the pitch, or even fit in as a target man. He is
excellent at finding the right position and has a powerful shot, most notably
from long range.
Messi
essi was born, 24 June 1987, in Rosario,
Argentina to a working class family. His father was a factory steel worker, and
his mother a cleaner.
He began playing from an
early age, and his talent was soon apparent. However, at the age of 11, Messi
was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This was a condition that
stunted growth, and required expensive medical treatment, including the use of
the drug Human growth hormone.
Local club,
River Plate were interested in signing Messi, but didn't want to pay for his
medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach
Carles Rexach was impressed - offering Messi a contract (written on paper
napkin!) which included paying for Messi's treatment in Spain. Messi moved to
Barcelona with his father and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth
academy.
Neymar 11
Born on February 5, 1992, in São Paulo,
Brazil, Neymar drew attention for his impressive soccer abilities at an early
age. He emerged as a star for Santos FC as a teenager, winning four straight
Player of the Year awards while becoming one of Brazil's most popular public
figures. In May 2013, the gifted youngster announced his move to Europe to play
for Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona.
Neymar joined the youth system of
Santos FC at age 11. News of his abilities spread to Europe, and he was offered
the chance to continue his development with Real Madrid C.F. at age 14, but the
Santos team's management reportedly convinced Neymar to stay put with a large
bonus.
Neymar made his senior debut for Santos
in 2009 and lived up to the hype by earning the league's Best Young Player
award. He emerged as a full-blown star in 2010, helping Santos claim the league
and Copa do Brasil championships en route to the first of three straight scoring
titles and four straight Player of the Year awards. That season he also made his
debut for the senior national team and debuted a Mohawk-style haircut, which
quickly became popular among younger fans.
In
2011, the flashy forward produced what would be voted the FIFA Goal of the Year
and led Santos to its first Copa Libertadores championship in 48 years. However,
he also began to experience the backlash that accompanies fame. Neymar was
criticized for his play during Brazil's quarterfinals loss in the 2011 Copa
America tournament, and was scolded in the media for fathering a child out of
wedlock.
Neymar scored his 100th professional
goal on his 20th birthday in 2012 and finished the year with a career-best total
of 43. Although Santos won its third straight league title, the young star again
was subject to criticism when Brazil lost the 2012 Summer Olympics gold-medal
game to an underdog Mexico tea
V.Valdes 1
Víctor Valdés joined the Barça youth programme
from the Peña Barcelonista 'Cinc Copes' on July 1st,
1992.
In September of the same year he moved
with his family to Tenerife and didn't rejoin the club until three years
later.
After quickly proving his worth with the
youth teams and Barça B, in the...
One
of the things that needed to be worked on after the first season, namely coming
off his line, started to pick up in his second campaign with the first team. He
is now one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Carles Puyol 5
Carles Puyol began his footballing career
in the local team of the small town where he was born, La Pobla de Segur. His
talent soon attracted wider attention and, at in the 95-96 season he was signed
up for the Barça academy at La Masía.
He
rapidly became a fixture in Barça B and then progressed to make his debut
with...
Carles Puyol started off in the first team at right back but has
since developed into a great central defender. He stands out for his tremendous
fitness levels and his discipline on the pitch. He's a perfect example of a team
player and he never over-complicates the job when he has to cut off an opposing
attacking move.
He can also adapt to the left
back position when circumstances dictate. Although he is not particularly tall
(178 cm), his physical strength makes him very strong in the air and he is
capable of man-marking opposing forwards who are taller than him. He also likes
to get up in attack, especially for corners and free
kicks.
More than anything else, Carles Puyol is
a reference point for the rest of the squad due to his character and qualities
of leadership and because of his pride in the Barca colours and his
total.
Francesc Fabregas 4
Cesc Fabregas joined
the FC Barcelona first team in the summer of 2011, from Arsenal, and became the
second signing for the 2011/12 season. He was presented as a new Barça player on
August 15th, 2011.
Cesc Fàbregas came through
the youth ranks of FC Barcelona, from 10 to 16 years of age, when he signed for
Arsenal. There he...
Cesc Fabregas can play in all
midfield positions. He can act as defensive center mid, left or right midfield
pivot, or even just behind the striker. He stands out for his great ability to
get into the box, and his goal assists. With him on the pitch, his teammates
play better.
Xavier Hernandez Creus 6
Xavi is the playmaker of the team in every game and shows no nerves
whatsoever as he guides the team with an extraordinarily cool head. Since taking
on the mantle of playmaker at Barca he has shown incredible vision on the pitch.
He is another example of the good work being carried out in the youth teams of
Barcelona, especially in the position referred to as number 4 and as he has
matured he has shown an increasing ability to adapt himself to different
positions in the midfield when his manager has called on him.
His passing to the forwards and his ability to take the pressure off and
protect the ball better than almost any other player around, have turned him
into one of the focal points on the pitch. He also stands out for his defensive
capabilities and his capacity as a ball winner.
In addition he has shown himself more than able at dead ball situations,
where his potent shot has brought a number of important goals.
Xavi will always remember December 2, 2005. During training in front of La
Masia,the Terrassa-born midfielder suffered a bad injury to his left knee as he
ruptured his ligaments. Within five months he was back in action. On April 29,
2006 he returned to play against Cádiz and stated "I feel like a football player
again". He was able to celebrate winning the title and the Champions League with
the rest of the squad. The midfielder from Terrassa was one of
the final candidates for the FIFA WORLD PLAYER AWARD 2008, finally
finishing in fifth place.
The Barça playmaker was a regular in Luis Aragonés' Spain team during the
2006 World Cup in Germany, where the team progressed to the second round before
being beaten by France
Gerard pique bernabeu 3
The Catalan is a defender with a wide raging skill set. His physical
characteristics, specifically his height, 192 cm, and his good technique make
him the ideal defender for aerial threats. The centre back also knows how to
apply his skill on offence and he gives the team additional options on set
pieces. Besides playing at centre back, Piqué can also play as a sweeper in
front of the defensive line, as he did
Indres Iniesta Lujan 8
Intuitive, vertical, fast and intelligent, Andrés Iniesta is a man of many
virtues. The midfielder started out in defence for Barça B and before that the
club's youth teams. But as he gained in first team experience, he was also moved
into a more attacking role. He is now a full-on striker, and is also able to
play as a midfielder or on either of the flanks of the Barça forward line.
Iniesta is not only versatile, but also a true professional, being talented
yet modest. Especially talented. The player from Fuentealbilla has set standards
for other attacking midfielders to follow. Practical and intelligent, he reads
the game to perfection and is a constant threat to opposing defences.
The Barça number eight is getting better with every year. Always learning,
his shooting has come on in leaps and bounds, and he can use either foot, as he
showed us so dramatically with his last-gasp winner at Stamford Bridge.
Pedro Rodriquez Ledesma 7
Although he usually plays the ball with his left foot,
Pedro is actually right handed. This ambidextrous nature of his game means he
can play on either side of the pitch, or even fit in as a target man. He is
excellent at finding the right position and has a powerful shot, most notably
from long range.
Pinto Jose Manuel 13
Pinto is a strong goalkeeper, standing at 1.85m tall and
weighing 82kg. His height and agility make him powerful in the air and he also
has very quick reflexes to help him make a quick-reaction save when required. It
is those reflexes that also make him a superb shot-stopper from close range, but
he is not easy to beat from distance either.
Javier Alejandro Mascherano 14
vier Mascherano (June 8, 1984) has authority and presence in the centre of the
pitch. The captain of Argentina is a natural leader and is superb when tracking
back to win tackles and protect his defence.
Circumstances and a
series of injuries meant that his role increased as the season went on. He
started playing in midfield, competing for a place with Busquets, but ended the
season showing his virtues as a central defender (as Puyol, Milito and Abidal
were all out for some time). It was as a centre back that Mascherano played at
Wembley, where he won the Champions League for the first time.
He
sweeps up across the middle of the field and lays the ball off for team-mates to
create forward movement. He is technically gifted and has a good shot from
distance as well as an aptitude for tactics and discipline. His natural
awareness and positional sense also make him a fearsome player
Marc Bartra Aregall 15
great technique with his 1.83 metres, Bartra has drawn
comparison with Gerard Piqué. Bartra is particularly strong in the air, good at
bringing the ball out under control and also reads the game well, which allows
him to cover his full backs and dominate at dead ball situations. A fast, safe
and committed defender.
Sergio Busquets Burgos 16
Sergio Busquets is a very complete midfielder renowned for his intelligence
on the field. Born in Sabadell, he positions himself well and is a good reader
of the game. Busquets adds security to the team because he rarely gives the ball
away and is also solid in his defensive duties.
He is a versatile player and gets into goalscoring positions. His tactical
awareness and height (almost 190 cm) mean that despite his natural position
being in midfield, he can also play at centre back or centre forward.
Pinto is a strong goalkeeper, standing at 1.85m tall and
weighing 82kg. His height and agility make him powerful in the air and he also
has very quick reflexes to help him make a quick-reaction save when required. It
is those reflexes that also make him a superb shot-stopper from close range, but
he is not easy to beat from distance either.
Javier Alejandro Mascherano 14
vier Mascherano (June 8, 1984) has authority and presence in the centre of the
pitch. The captain of Argentina is a natural leader and is superb when tracking
back to win tackles and protect his defence.
Circumstances and a
series of injuries meant that his role increased as the season went on. He
started playing in midfield, competing for a place with Busquets, but ended the
season showing his virtues as a central defender (as Puyol, Milito and Abidal
were all out for some time). It was as a centre back that Mascherano played at
Wembley, where he won the Champions League for the first time.
He
sweeps up across the middle of the field and lays the ball off for team-mates to
create forward movement. He is technically gifted and has a good shot from
distance as well as an aptitude for tactics and discipline. His natural
awareness and positional sense also make him a fearsome player
Marc Bartra Aregall 15
great technique with his 1.83 metres, Bartra has drawn
comparison with Gerard Piqué. Bartra is particularly strong in the air, good at
bringing the ball out under control and also reads the game well, which allows
him to cover his full backs and dominate at dead ball situations. A fast, safe
and committed defender.
Sergio Busquets Burgos 16
Sergio Busquets is a very complete midfielder renowned for his intelligence
on the field. Born in Sabadell, he positions himself well and is a good reader
of the game. Busquets adds security to the team because he rarely gives the ball
away and is also solid in his defensive duties.
He is a versatile player and gets into goalscoring positions. His tactical
awareness and height (almost 190 cm) mean that despite his natural position
being in midfield, he can also play at centre back or centre forward.
Alexandre Song 17
Strong in the air, quick and a tough tackler, Song is the
perfect defensive midfielder. He is also extremely skilful and in renowned for
his ability to provide assists. Being 185 cm, he is also a very useful asset at
set pieces. In fact, in his early days, he more commonly played at centre
back.
Jordi Alba Ramos 18
A fast and skilful player who uses his speed and ability to
press forward down the left flank, Alba’s versatility also means that he can be
used all over the pitch – even as an out and out winger. His technical ability
is top notch and he has an excellent left foot which he uses to control the ball
and bring it out of defence. He is only 1 metre 70 tall, but is a brave and
exciting player who uses his speed to great effect at both ends of the
pitch.
Strong in the air, quick and a tough tackler, Song is the
perfect defensive midfielder. He is also extremely skilful and in renowned for
his ability to provide assists. Being 185 cm, he is also a very useful asset at
set pieces. In fact, in his early days, he more commonly played at centre
back.
Jordi Alba Ramos 18
A fast and skilful player who uses his speed and ability to
press forward down the left flank, Alba’s versatility also means that he can be
used all over the pitch – even as an out and out winger. His technical ability
is top notch and he has an excellent left foot which he uses to control the ball
and bring it out of defence. He is only 1 metre 70 tall, but is a brave and
exciting player who uses his speed to great effect at both ends of the
pitch.
Ibrahim Afellay 19Afellay is a wide player with many virtues including pace, dribbling ability and a directness that unsettles defenders. His crossing is also something that has impressed while his great technique means that he is also capable of playing in midfield.
He also is well known for his ability to shoot from distance and can take aim with both his right and left foot equally. In Holland he has already scored a number of spectacular goals.
Cristian Tello Herrera 20
Cristian Tello is a fast attacking player, who is capable of playing on either wing or straight down the middle. His ability to beat a man in a one-on-one situation makes him a tough player to stop and he has proved adept at scoring as well as setting up chances for his teammate.
Adriano Correia Claro21
One of Adriano's great strengths is his ability to play in a variety of positions. His skill and forward running are always to the fore when he plays at either left or right back and his attacking instincts and hard work also mean he can easily fill a number of roles in midfield.
Daniel Alves Da Silva 22
Despite being just 173 cm tall and weighing only 64 kg, Alves is a very strong player. He covers a lot of ground, being a tireless runner able to move up and down the wing – contributing regularly to the attack, without ever neglecting his defensive duties.
It is going forward where he most impresses, and he can shoot with both his left and his right foot. He is also a free kick specialist, and is highly renowned for his crossing ability.
He also is well known for his ability to shoot from distance and can take aim with both his right and left foot equally. In Holland he has already scored a number of spectacular goals.
Cristian Tello Herrera 20
Cristian Tello is a fast attacking player, who is capable of playing on either wing or straight down the middle. His ability to beat a man in a one-on-one situation makes him a tough player to stop and he has proved adept at scoring as well as setting up chances for his teammate.
Adriano Correia Claro21
One of Adriano's great strengths is his ability to play in a variety of positions. His skill and forward running are always to the fore when he plays at either left or right back and his attacking instincts and hard work also mean he can easily fill a number of roles in midfield.
Daniel Alves Da Silva 22
Despite being just 173 cm tall and weighing only 64 kg, Alves is a very strong player. He covers a lot of ground, being a tireless runner able to move up and down the wing – contributing regularly to the attack, without ever neglecting his defensive duties.
It is going forward where he most impresses, and he can shoot with both his left and his right foot. He is also a free kick specialist, and is highly renowned for his crossing ability.