9 forgotten Barcelona academy graduates who became cult heroes elsewhere
Essential for producing world-class players over the years have been Barcelona, though not all of them find their fortunes at the iconic Camp Nou. There are numerous examples of Barcelona academy alumni, like Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, who go on to build successful careers at other clubs outside of Barcelona. We've examined the players who have come out of Barcelona in the past and identified nine individuals who became revered figures at other clubs. Mikel Arteta Arsenal's current head coach Arteta spent five years at La Masia, where he played for Barcelona's reserve team C and Barcelona B, yet failed to earn a spot on the first team. He moved on to Paris Saint-Germain, before enjoying great success on the British Isles with Rangers, Everton, and Arsenal. "I was staying in La Masia, it was a room of eight and I shared it with Pepe Reina, Victor Valdes, Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol, all in the same room," Arteta said in 2019. I learn...