5 Top Players Who Played For Both Barcelona & PSG

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have developed quite a rivalry over the years. Their fans cannot seem to stand each other and there is always an extra layer of animosity every time they meet in the UEFA Champions League.

The French and Spanish champions will renew hostilities in the 2023-24 Champions League quarter-final, with the first leg scheduled at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday (April 10). Barcelona, meanwhile, will host the return leg at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on April 16, as the iconic Camp Nou is under wraps for renovation.

As we count down the hours to the mega showdown, let us take a quick look at five world-class players who represented both European powerhouses, starting with a legendary attacker who played for PSG before it was cool. Let’s begin!

#5 Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho Spent Two Years At PSG

Many top players have moved to PSG after QSI acquired a majority stake in the club in 2011. Ronaldinho, however, donned the Parisians’ colors before they were a top name in the European circuit. One of the most entertaining players in history, Ronaldinho, joined PSG ahead of the 2001-02 season. He spent two seasons in the French capital before jetting off to Barcelona. Prior to his switch, the 2002 FIFA World Cup winner played 65 games for the Parisians in all competitions, scoring 20 times and providing 15 assists.

Ronaldinho unlocked his best version during his five-season stint at Camp Nou. He emerged as the best in the world during his stay, scoring 88 goals and providing 46 assists in 187 games for the club in all competitions. He won two La Liga titles and one UEFA Champions League at Barca, rightfully claiming the 2005 Ballon d’Or for his heroics.

#4 Neymar

Neymar Came Close To Winning The Ballon d’Or in 2015

In 2013, Barcelona prized Brazilian sensation Neymar away from Santos, giving him an opportunity to make his mark in Europe. Over the following four years, he dazzled everyone with his skills and goals,…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-04-10 07:37:54

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