Messi Features in ESPN’s All-Time Barcelona XI
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of FC Barcelona, media giant ESPN has unveiled its all-time greatest XI, highlighting the legends who have shaped the illustrious history of the Catalan club.
The lineup, brimming with footballing icons, unsurprisingly features the club’s all-time top scorer and talisman Lionel Messi, alongside other legendary figures who defined eras at the Camp Nou.
ESPN’s All-Time Barcelona XI:
- Goalkeeper: Víctor Valdés
- Defenders: Dani Alves, Ronald Koeman, Carles Puyol
- Midfielders: Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Luis Suárez Miramontes, Johan Cruyff
- Forwards: Lionel Messi, Ladislao Kubala, Ronaldinho
This illustrious lineup showcases a perfect blend of defensive solidity, midfield mastery, and attacking brilliance, emphasizing the club’s rich history of nurturing world-class talent and winning the hearts of fans worldwide. From the leadership of Carles Puyol to the magic of Ronaldinho, and the revolutionary brilliance of Johan Cruyff, the selection celebrates generations of footballing greatness.