Barcelona: 10 Most Exciting Players in Blaugrana History

FC Barcelona have arguably had the most exciting attacking players to watch in the history of European football.

The Catalan side have successfully groomed talent from all four corners of the globe, which may help explain the club's popularity throughout the world.

But perhaps the biggest reason why Barcelona is such a popular football club is because of the type of players they have had over the years.

When you think of the best Barcelona players of all-time, surely you think about the plethora of attacking players the club have had over the years. 

The technical ability and attacking prowess of each of those players are easily noticeable, effectively setting them apart from the "other" stars of European football.

Let's take a look at the 10 most exciting Barcelona players of all time. But first, here are the honorable mention 10.

Paulino Alcántara (1912-27)

Josep Samitier (1919-32)

Cesar (1939-55)

Laszlo Kubala (1951-61)

Luis Suarez Miramontes (1955-61)

Sandor Kocsis (1958–65)

Hans Krankl (1978-81)

Michael Laudrup (1989-94)

Patrick Kluivert (1998-2004)

Samuel Eto'o (2004-09)

Finally, here are the 10 most exciting players in the history of FC Barcelona.

Johan Cruyff (1973-78)

Not much debate over this selection.

Cruyff was one of world football's premier talents, making him an ideal player to watch for the Catalan conquerors in the 1970s.

Diego Maradona (1982-84)

Despite his short stint at Barca, El Diego was always guaranteed a spot on this list.

Not only is Maradona arguably the greatest player of all time, but ego is surely second to none.

What's not to like?

Romario (1993-95)

Former Brazilian international Romario has received the highest of praise from the likes of Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Roberto Baggio and Michael Laudrup.

Perhaps the most accurate compliment came from Cruyff, who described the Brazilian as a "genius of the goal area."

Luis Figo (1995-2000)

Figo makes this list despite making a controversial move to bitter rivals Real Madrid in 2000. Why?

The Portuguese was nothing short of fantastic for Barcelona, bagging 45 goals in 249 appearances for the Catalan side.

Ronaldo (1996-97)

Ronaldo is arguably the best goal-scoring talent world football has ever seen.

The Brazilian talisman is a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year. I think I've said enough.

Luis Enrique (1996-2004)

Luis Enrique is one of a few players on this list to play for both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.

However, unlike Ronaldo and Luis Figo, he enjoyed his best days at the Camp Nou.

After managing just 18 goals in 218 appearances for Los Blancos, the Spaniard tallied an eye-opening 109 goals in 300 appearances for Barca.

Rivaldo (1997-2002)

Rivaldo is one of Brazil's greatest talents of all-time, which, in all honesty, is saying a hell of a lot.

The best season of his career came in 1999 with Barcelona, when he was honored as FIFA World Player of the Year, European Footballer of the Year and winner of the Ballon d'Or.

Xavi (1998-Present)

Xavi, a product of Barcelona's infamous La Masia youth system, is renown as one of the football's most creative technicians.

He is a master of the through-pass and has been dubbed "The Puppet Master" for his ability to control matches.

Ronaldinho (2003-08)

Ronaldinho spent five years at the Camp Nou, winning the FIFA World Player of the Year award twice (2004, 2005).

Although he has mesmerizing skill and technical ability, he is best known for his overwhelming smile. Unfortunately, I'm serious.

Lionel Messi (2004-Present)

Messi has been dubbed by many as the greatest footballer of all-time.

He's got the numbers and awards to back it up, too. The Argentine international has tallied an outrageous 194 goals and 83 assists in 280 games for Barcelona.