Playing with Lionel Messi makes any player's life easier, especially if you are a forward. Capable of attracting opposition defenders out of position to open holes for teammates to exploit, he also has incredible vision with the ball, distributing key passes to set his teammates through on goal.
It is because of these strengths that we review the players who have developed the best understanding with the Argentine legend during his years at Barcelona. Here are the strike partners who have benefited enormously from Messi's ability to put the ball where and how he wants:
5. David Villa (10 assists)
4. Neymar (12 assists)
3. Samuel Eto'o (13 assists)
2. Pedro (14 assists)
1. Luis Suarez (25 assists)