“I scored in 2 finals, won a league of 100 points having scored 43 goals” - When Fabregas hit back at fan saying he just sat on the bench at Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas once provided an emphatic response when a fan criticized him for playing a minimal role during his time at Barcelona.
Fabregas came through Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, and left at the age of 16 to sign for Arsenal. The former midfielder established his place in the first team under Arsene Wenger and went on to become a marquee player for the Gunners.
After eight years with the north Londoners and an FA Cup trophy, Fabregas returned to his boyhood club. Playing alongside the likes of Xavi and Andres Iniesta, he won the La Liga, the Spanish Cup, and two Spanish Super Cups, amongst other accolades.
The now-retired midfielder registered 151 appearances during his time at the Nou Camp, scoring 42 goals and providing 50 assists. While many consider him one of the best midfielders of the generation and an icon of the sport, one fan mocked Fabregas about his playing time at Barcelona.
The fan claimed that the former Chelsea star spent most of his time on the bench while playing in Spain. Fabregas hit back at his critic, detailing how much he contributed to the Blaugrana (via ESPN).
He wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
"I started in 121 games out of the 151 I played... I won 6 titles, I scored in 2 finals, won a league of 100 points having played 36 games, 43 goals and 47 assists... but yeah, cool."
Fabregas left Barcelona in 2014 and joined Chelsea, winning five more trophies with the Blues.
When former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas named greatest teammates in all-time XI
During his playing days, Fabregas certainly played with and against some of the greatest players to grace the sport. In an interview with The Mirror back in 2019, the 37-year-old named his greatest XI from amongst his former teammates.
In goal, Fabregas picked Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas, a former club rival whom he encountered in multiple El Clasicos while winning the World Cup together with Spain.
His back four comprised former Barcelona stars Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, and Jordi Alba, as well as Chelsea icon John Terry. Fabregas' midfield included two wingers, Eden Hazard and Lionel Messi, while Andres Iniesta and Patrick Vieira lined up in the middle of the park.
For his front line, the retired midfielder chose Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and former Chelsea star Diego Costa as his two strikers.
Fabregas now manages Serie A club Como.