Lionel Messi's enduring legacy at Barcelona! Only two current first-team players sell more shirts than icon

Four years after his departure from Barcelona, Lionel Messi's impact on the club and its fans remains palpable. A testament to his enduring legacy is the fact that his Barcelona shirts with the iconic No.10 on the back continue to be among the top-selling jerseys for the club.

Lionel Messi x Barcelona.

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Despite the club's inability to sell products featuring Messi's name or license until he retires, his shirt remains a highly sought-after item at official stores. Many fans opt to purchase a plain jersey and have it customized with Messi's name and number 10, highlighting the Argentine maestro's enduring popularity.

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.

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Only two current Barcelona players, Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, have outsold Messi's jerseys. Yamal, touted as the heir to Messi's throne, and Lewandowski, a veteran striker, have proven to be extremely popular among fans. Meanwhile, other players like Raphinha, Gavi, and Frenkie de Jong trail behind in terms of shirt sales.

Interestingly, requests for Neymar shirts have surged, with fans employing the same customization tactic as with Messi. Meanwhile, Andres Iniesta remains the most requested Spanish player among Catalan supporters. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve.

On the pitch, Barcelona reclaimed top spot in LaLiga with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The Catalans face a busy schedule ahead, with a trip to Las Palmas on Saturday, February 22, followed by a Copa del Rey semi-final first leg encounter against Atletico Madrid at home next Tuesday, February 25.