Top 5 replacements for Lionel Messi at Barcelona

Lionel Messi - A King who has held sway in the world of football, breaking every record, winning every trophy within the realms of possibility and craving to add the ultimate prize to his bag in the summer of 2014. Having been considered the best of the current generation, the Argentine might as well become the best the game has ever seen.However, as the saying goes Everyone becomes a story that cannot be told anymore. And it is no different even with the legends of the sport. Can anyone possibly replace him, isnt it impossible?Well, to muster a handful of prodigies who can do so is just as hard a task. Here are the 5 privileged youngsters, who could be the potential replacements.

#5 Gerard Deulofeu

Hailing from Catalonia, Deulofeu is one of the most exciting prospects in Europe today. Owing to his blistering pace and exquisite dribbling skills, the 20-year-old shares a great deal of similarities to Lionel Messi. He is also known to have an eye-for-goal and has portrayed no.9 abilities on numerous occasions.

If there is anything he lacks, then it is the need to acculturate to the Tiki-Taka passing which makes him a brilliant addition to the Catalan giants.

After a string of impressive performances at Everton (where he is on loan this season), the Blaugranas have reportedly decided to bring him back next season for first-team action. Under the guidance of the man himself, it would only be a matter of time before Deulofeu blooms to become the heir of Lionel Messis throne.