1. Xavi
The diminutive midfielder is a future Barcelona player in the making. Some would even argue that his influence over the years has been greater of that than Lionel Messi, as alongside Andres Iniesta he has formed one of the most devastating midfield partnerships of the modern game. Currently in his final season, he has been tipped to join new MLS side New York City FC, though it would be no great shock to see him immediately promoted to first team boss at the Catalan giants should Luis Enrique’s appointment not work out. Barca not only instill their own philosophy on the pitch but also on the sideline’s, too, and there are none more indoctrinated in their methods than the 34-year-old World Cup winner.
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