He overtook Maradona and Cruyff. The best footballer in the history of Barcelona has been named

The authoritative portal FourFourTwo presented a ranking of the best players in the history of Barcelona.

Quite predictably, the leader of the rating was the Argentine striker Lionel Messi. Following him was the current team coach Xavi, and third place in the ranking was taken by the legendary midfielder Andres Iniesta.

The top 10 ranking of the best players in Barcelona history is as follows:

• 1. Lionel Messi.
• 2. Javi.
• 3. Andres Iniesta.
• 4. Johan Cruyff.
• 5. Ronaldinho.
• 6. Diego Maradona.
• 7. Samuel Eto'o.
• 8. Ronald Koeman.
• 9. Cesar Rodriguez.
• 10. Michael Laudrup.

Argentinean Messi played 778 matches for the Catalan club, in which he recorded 672 goals and 228 assists. With Barça he won four Champions League titles.

Earlier, journalists also published the name of the best football player in the history of Spanish football.