FC Barcelona Club Icon praises 21-year-old Catalan midfield ace

FC Barcelona has had a special place in European football history, respected for its brilliant playmaking and creative playstyle. Be it the iconic Maradona era, the Ronaldinho era, or the all-time legend Lionel Messi's era, the Blaugrana club has had guardians of its heritage, propagating the playstyle to future club generations. However, while all these superstars have had integral importance in the way Barca plays today, the contributions of Icon Andres Iniesta can't be overlooked.

FC Barcelona Club Icon praises 21-year-old Catalan midfield ace

Rising from the academy ranks and making his way to becoming one of the greatest ever in the sport, Iniesta holds a special place in Barca's history. Even though more than 6 years have passed since the veteran midfielder left FC Barcelona, the club hasn't found a proper replacement for what magic he did on the football pitch. Although Barca's ace prodigy Pedri has shown glimpses of carrying forward Iniesta's legacy at the club, it's still too early to predict his future.

However, if humongous praise appears from a legendary icon like Andres Iniesta himself, then it certainly means he is destined for greatness. Since returning from his injury recovery, Pedri has been a pivotal piece in Barcelona's midfield this season. Making key passes, exploiting crucial spaces, and making way into the opposition box by going past defenders, the 21-year-old has been a menace to the opposition. Moreover, what has been the most interesting aspect of his game is his ability to not overcomplicate things.

Recently, Barca Icon Iniesta praised Pedri, stressing his natural creativity and ability to keep things simple. Iniesta mentioned,

""What I like most about Pedri is his naturalness and simplicity, with how difficult it is to play simple. How he moves and how he understands the game. It comes naturally to him, and he's already been demonstrating that level of play for some time.""

- Andres Iniesta

Already having established himself as one of the mainstays in FC Barcelona's starting XI, Pedri definitely has shown that he can become one of the club's greats. Barca fans would hope that the star prodigy maintains his brilliant run for several years to come, remaining injury-free so that he can become one of the greatest midfielders ever in the history of football.