Ansu Fati picked his top 4 players... And left Messi out!

Breaking into the first team is a strange experience. One day you're the new kid on the block, the next day you're one of the boys.

Barça already treat Ansu Fati like one more player in the squad, even having him participate in promotional videos that are usually reserved for new signings or the team's biggest stars. 

Ansu Fati picked his top four football players in history, and although there's some clear influence by Barcelona, his decision to leave Lionel Messi out raised some eyebrows. 

To begin with, his favorite goalkeeper was Victor Valdes, former Barça goalkeeper, whom he chose for his leadership skills. 

Then, he chose Carles Puyol as his favourite defender. A legend for Barcelona, he was chosen for his strong character and his impact as captain.

In the midfield, the Barça academy product chose Xavi for his vision and reading of the games, another very important man in Barça's recent history.

But the time to pick a forward arrived, and Ansu Fati did not select Leo Messi. Instead, the player professed his love Didier Drogba: "I'll stick with him because of his power and the way he scored goals."

 

January 28, 2020