Just 18 years old, Pedri is impressing and surpassing all expectations in his first season at FC Barcelona… the Tenerife native has quickly become one of Lionel Messi’s favourite linkups in the Barça team. He will debut with Spain senior team this March.

1. His childhood hero was Barcelona legend and LaLiga ICON Andres Iniesta. The youngster has spoken on numerous occasions about the all-time great midfielder was his reference as a budding footballer and the reason why he grew up a Barça fan. His family were already Barcelona fans, however; his grandfather founded the Tenerife-Tegueste Barcelona supporters club.