Messi, Suarez and Neymar - or 'MSN' as they are frequently labelled - are no doubt three of the most talented footballers you will ever see. Messi may go down as the greatest ever player to play the game in fact, but Suarez and Neymar are not far behind, the trio terrorising defenders in Spain and throughout Europe currently.

However, Barcelona has a great tradition of superb players, in particular renowned for the success under Dutch manager and former star Johan Cruyff. Under his guidance from 1988 to 1996, the club won multiple honours including four La Liga titles in a row at the start of the '90s. But more so, Cruyff developed and built the playing style and philosophy that we still see today, the intricate passing, pace and attacking flair are a direct result of Cruyff's guidance.

Many of the players on this list will come from the so-called Dream Team under Cruyff in fact, such was the significance of that side. Although his influence on Barcelona is almost as great as a player, he is omitted from this list in preference to players who played during his coaching career and after, as a way of highlighting his influence in shaping the club in modern times.

Other familiar names to not feature include Diego Maradona - a short stint at the club prior to his Napoli move was moderately successful but tempestuous, and Gary Lineker whose 42 goals in 103 games mark him down as one of England's best ever footballing exports. But the players on this list should all be considered equally impressive in their time as 'MSN' are today.

Michael Laudrup

Perhaps more familiar to English football fans from his time in charge of Swansea City, Michael Laudrup was in fact one of the most naturally-gifted and talented attacking midfielder's of all-time.

His playmaking ability was second to none, the passing, vision and dribbling he was so good at all done with grace and poise on the pitch. He was a key component of the aforementioned 'Dream Team' under Cruyff. His unselfish nature earned more assists than goals but he is undoubtedly one of the Catalan club's greatest ever players.

Ronald Koeman

Perhaps unusual to see a defender on this list, particularly given the raft of attacking talent in Barca's history, Koeman was nevertheless another key member of Cruyff's Dream Team.

Despite playing as a sweeper/defender/defensive midfielder, Koeman reached double figures in goal's scored in each of his six seasons. A devastating free-kick taker as well, his time in Barcelona helped make him the highest scoring defender in world football.

Comfortable in possession and with a great range of passing, he also scored the game-winning and only goal in the European Cup Final victory over Sampdoria in 1992.

Hristo Stoichkov

Bulgarian Stoichkov is the final member of Cruyff's Dream Team to make the list. A fiery character, the unpredictability of his play was matched only by his pace, strength and dribbling ability, able to cause havoc for the opposition from any of the attacking position, whether wide or through the middle.

109 goals in 212 appearances during his first spell in Catalonia is testament to the influence he had on that great side, only his work-rate and temperament possible downsides to his unquestionable skill and ability.

Ronaldo

He may have only spent a single season at the Nou Camp, but Ronaldo's time in the famous red and blue of Barcelona was arguably his greatest ever period. Signed for a then record-breaking fee of nearly $20m by Bobby Robson, he went on to score 47 in 49, including earning the La Liga Golden Boot with 34 in 37 in a single season.

Everything you associate with the great striker - pace, power, poise - were at full-force during his season at Barca' and he helped them to a cup treble in his short time there. Shortlived yes, but he must still go down as one of the greatest strikers they've had on the books in Catalonia.

Ronaldinho

Before Messi there was Ronaldinho. Easily one of the best players of his generation and perhaps even the most naturally gifted player ever, Ronaldinho Gaucho (to give him his full name) played matches more like a freestyle footballer at times.

Flicks, tricks and insane dribbling skills were a key part of his game, helping him win World Player of the Year two years on the trot in 2004 and 2005. Always playing with a smile on his face, he even garnered applause from Real Madrid fans after one game, such was the respect he earned for his footballing prowess.