Top five best players to wear Barcelona's number 9 shirt

Robert Lewandowski is the current holder of the shirt

FC Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world of football. The Catalonia side has won numerous Champions League titles, La Liga titles as well as other trophies as well. Moreover, Barcelona is home to many iconic legends. The likes of Johan Cruyff, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Puyol and many more have played here. The greatest player ever in the history of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi has also made a name for himself here.

Having many elite wingers, defenders, and goalkeepers, let's talk about the iconic strikers. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a honourable mention amongst Lewandowski who is the current striker of FC Barcelona. Let's take a look at the top five best players to don Barcelona's Number 9 shirt.

Best players to wear the number 9 shirt at Barcelona

5. Alexis Sanchez

Today's generation needs to know how good Alexis Sanchez was in his prime. Sanchez did wonders at Arsenal however it was his performance in FC Barcelona which earned him a move to Arsenal.

Alexis Sanchez garnered a contribution of 83 goals and assists at FC Barcelona in 141 appearances. Sanchez's most iconic moment was scoring the winner against Real Madrid in a very heated El Clasico. El Clasico is arguably the greatest league fixture in football. Alexis Sanchez scored a brilliant goal, chipping the ball over the keeper to win 2-1.

4. Samuel Eto'o

Despite playing for Real Madrid, Samuel Eto'o had not achieved much in his career until joining FC Barcelona. The Cameroon striker has achieved wonders at FC Barcelona. Samuel Eto'o has won two Champions League titles, three LaLiga titles, two Spanish Cups and Spanish Super Cups with the club.

Individually he was the top scorer in the 2005-06 season scoring 26 goals. Overall Samuel Eto'o has scored 130 goals assisting 40 times in 199 appearances for the Spanish club.

3. Ronaldo Nazario

The Brazilian phenomenon is one of the most iconic strikers of our generation. A very talented individual whose career was injury-ridden. However, Ronaldo Nazario made the best out of his career.

It is true that Ronaldo achieved more at Real Madrid in terms of individual statistics since he played for a longer duration there. However, in his limited time at the club, Ronaldo was at the peak of his powers. In 49 appearances, he scored an astounding 47 goals assisting 17 times. Ronaldo is amongst the history of iconic Brazilians who have played here.

2. Luis Suarez

The Uruguayan striker is arguably the most iconic striker of our generation. Suarez has scored over 400 goals in his career. He is the only player to win the Golden Boot not once but twice in the prime Messi-Ronaldo era.

Luis Suarez has won numerous accolades with FC Barcelona. Luis Suarez won the Golden Boot in the 2015-16 season whilst at FC Barcelona. Suarez is the fastest Barca player to score 100 LaLiga goals. Overall, Luis Suarez has scored 195 goals assisting 113 times in 283 appearances for FC Barcelona. After Suarez's departure, FC Barcelona failed to replace him until Lewandowski arrived. Despite Lewandowski's arrival, it is sure that no striker can reach the heights Suarez reached.

1. Johan Cruyff

One of the most iconic players in the history of football. Cruyff accomplished much as a manager winning 11 trophies with the Spanish giants. Johan Cruyff did not win much at FC Barcelona however his impact was immense.

The Dutch striker played a crucial role in an era when the club was struggling. He helped Barca win the La Liga title after 13 years since 1960 in 1973 defeating Real Madrid 5-0 in Santiago Bernabeu. Overall Johan Cruyff scored 60 goals assisting eight times in 180 appearances for FC Barcelona.