Lionel Messi captain Barcelona for three seasons from 2018 to 2021 winning the The league title in 2019.
The Argentine replaced Andres Iniesta as club skipper, as part of a transition period at the club, before eventually leaving for Paris Saint Germain in 2021.
Messi's incredible overall career at Barcelona has not been matched by his trophy as captain which has featured some infamous defeats in the UEFA Champions League.
His legacy at Barcelona is indisputable, but former teammate Ivan Rakitic has raised doubts about aspects of his captaincy.
The pair won four league titles together, under three different captains, including Messi, Iniesta and Xavi Hernandezbefore Rakitic returned to Seville in 2020.
The former Croatia international now plies his trade in Saudi Arabia and hinted that Messi's communication was sometimes a problem.
“Messi is the best in history, and if he puts his mind to it, he could be the best back in the world if he wanted to!” as quotes carried by Diario AS.
“Even if sometimes he wasn't the best captain to tell you what to do, it was because he was unique and different.”
Messi was immediately installed as captain of Inter Miami, having joined in July 2023, with the 36-year-old leading them to a first trophy in the League Cup last summer.
