Messi, Xavi, Pedro, Iniesta, Pique, Puyol and Valdes are now the past of La Masia lets look at some of the future prospects of La Masia who are going to light up the footballing world :
Thiago Alcantara: Midfielder:
The 18-year-old central midfielder is the son of Brazil’s 1994 World Cup winner Mazinho. He has Spanish and Brazilian citizenship, despite being born in Italy. Made his Barca debut at the end of 2009 season and has said to be having playing style similar to that of Xavi. Thiago is known for his immense technical ability, which when combined with his excellent vision, passing and dribbling abilities and his keen eye for the goal, can become a real world-beater in the near future.
Gai Assulin: Midfielder:
Dubbed the next Messi, 18-year-old midfielder Assulin also turned down Chelsea. The Israeli, who arrived at La Masia aged 12, is eligible to play for Spain, made his debut against Tottenham at the Wembley Cup in the preseason of 2009-10 and is October 2010 he was transferred from Nou Camp to the Blue Camp of City of Manchester.
Marc Muniesa: Defender:
Centre back who made his youth-team debut aged 15 two years ago in a team of 17-year-olds. Has already played in La Liga and was in the Champions League final squad for 2009 victory over Manchester United.
Mark Bartra: Defender:
Struggling to establish himself in Barca side because of Pique and Puyol but is a massive talent. The 19-year-old can play centre-back or full back and has been linked with a move to Barcelona’s bitter rivals Real Madrid.
Jeffren Suarez: Midfielder
The promising naturalized Spanish winger who is comfortable enough to play as a forward is known for his crossing ability and can unsettle any defense with his combination of speed and the bag of trick he possesses. This season he was able to gain a lot of first team experience.
Andreu Fontas: Defender
He surely can prove to be the next Pique for Barcelona he has an important role to play specially after the permanent transfer of Caceras and regular absence of Milito. He started his career as defensive midfielder hence capable enough to play in midfield as well as central defense. Has great physical presence and positioning skills.
Oriol Romeu Vidal: Midfielder
Oriol Romeu Vidal, who joined Barcelona at the young age of 11, is a player who combines great physical ability with equally adept technical qualities and tactical awareness. Following the departure of Ivorian Yaya Toure to Manchester City, Oriol, a player with a very similar profile to the Ivorian. Romeu can also play as a centre-back as he has done on various occasions in the past with both Spain and the Barcelona youth ranks.
Jonathan dos Santos: Midfielder
In Mexican international Jonathan dos Santos, the coach has a midfielder who can not only play in the central midfield role, but can also play as a defensive midfielder due to his excellent work rate and tackling ability, which when combined with his excellent passing range can be a safe replacement when called upon. He can
also bring a new dimension to the team with his thunderous right foot.
Other promising youth teamer include Ruben Mino, Martin Montoya, Albert Dalmau, Sergi Gomez, Carles Planas, Sergi Roberto, Marti Riverola, Nolito, Ruben Rochina, Cristian Tello, Isaac Cuenca who would sooner or later add a feather to La Masia.
Reference: www.totalbarca.com
