The 5 Best Argentine Barcelona Players of All Time

Barcelona and Argentina share one of football's most iconic connections, from prolific forwards to creative playmakers steeped in Cruyffian philosophy. Who reigns supreme?

1. 1
   Javier Mascherano

   Fierce and versatile defensive midfielder who made 334 appearances across seven and a half seasons, winning 18 trophies including two Champions League titles.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Lionel Messi

   The greatest Barcelona player of all time, scoring 672 goals in 778 appearances and winning 10 La Liga titles, 4 Champions Leagues and 6 Ballon d'Or awards at Camp Nou.
   933pts
3. 3
   Diego Maradona

   Legendary playmaker who joined Barcelona in 1982 for a then-record fee, winning the Copa del Rey and Cup Winners' Cup before his iconic move to Napoli.
   564pts
4. 4
   Juan Román Riquelme

   Supremely gifted playmaker who joined Barcelona in 2002 but found first-team minutes scarce before a loan move to Villarreal, where he truly blossomed into a world class talent.
   359pts
5. 5
   Javier Saviola

   Gifted striker with supreme close control who scored 70 goals in 170 appearances across his Barcelona career, regarded as one of the most exciting young talents of his era.
   359pts

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