El Maestro Xavi speaks about his each team-mate.

Xavi was asked about his fellow team-mates and this is what he had to say about them. He also named his potential successor in the team.

Ter Stegan has been phenomenal in his first season.

                                            
 Marc-André ter Stegen : " I did not know and had never seen him play. I think it was a good signing by ( Andoni ) Zubizarreta (sports former director of FC Barcelona). Even an excellent choice as it could be Barca goalkeeper for 10,12 or 15 years. I have never seen such a skilled goalie with his feet."

Javier Mascherano : "He's a friend and also a strong inspiration. It is extraordinary the way it has adapted to the style of play Barcelona. He's smart, he 's a complete leader on and off the field . It is a model for the club. Perhaps it has not been made here (La Masia) but it's as if he had been formed at the club. "

  

Jordi Alba : "For me he is the best left back in the world , I have no doubt. It is a particular player, a born winner, has an incredible personality that allows him to adapt to play for Barcelona . He has a very strong personality. He can become a great leader if he keeps that character . "

GERARD PIQUE : " Pique is a natural leader , either inside or outside the pitch. He has once again become the best central defender in the world because he had set this goal. He worked really hard in the preason and had been up to standards, there is nothing more to say. It has 28 years and is the best central defender in the world. He still has four or five years at a very high level in Barcelona. He is also one of the key characters in our locker room and during games. Our team is very strong defensively thanks to players like Piqué and Mascherano , obviously . "

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Andres Iniesta : "He's fantastic. I think he is the most talented Spanish player of all time. He is an extraordinary player , with a wonderful personality and a big heart . He is the best : in his way of treating people in the locker room and on the pitch. He's a leader . He is always ready to receive the ball, never hides . It is an absolute pleasure to have spent so many years with him . "

Xavi named Busquets as his successor

Sergio Busquets : "I feel a weakness for Busquets in every way . He is a close friend and I think he's the player who best understands football, whether in attack and defense , in the world . His intelligence to analyze the game is wonderful. He is also someone with whom I have many similarities . I have not said this at a press conference ( the day when he announced his departure from FC Barcelona) but I think it 's my natural successor in the locker room and on the pitch. He is destined to be the tactical leader of Barcelona for the next ten years. I have no doubt about it. "

Luis Suarez : "I am a big fan of Luis because we knew each other from before I came to Barcelona. We had a mutual friend in Ajax , Gabri . He is an extraordinary player because of the way he plays with his back to the goal, his understanding of the game, his solutions given when the adversary presses ... He always know to find and keeps the ball. He causes fauls, is a scorer , has the same instinct and the same eye for goal that of Samuel Eto'o. He's an amazing player and also a humble person , with his feet on the ground "

NEYMAR : "He's an incredible personality. He knew of his reputation in Brazil , knew that he is a world class player , but still he is very humble and has a very good influence in our locker room . He is so gifted that when Leo Messi retires he will take over, will be the best player in the world , I have no doubt. "

Lionel Messi : " He is the smallest ( in stature ) , but is probably the best in everything, even in the air. I will not say anything new about him. What Leo has achieved is amazing. He is even the best in defense. When he presses the opposite side , he often wins the duel. He is the best at everything , at whatever he does . "

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