ON 16/10/2004 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO LIONEL MESSI MADE HIS DEBUT FOR BARCELONA,REST IS HISTORY.

On 16/10/204 15, fifteen years go the young Argentinean striker Lionel Messi made his debut for Barcelona, under the manager of Franck Raijkard. It was for only seven minutes but great things were expected from this kid, and he has not disappointed the football world. He came to replace the Portuguese player Deco, in the match against Deporivta La Caruana In this match there were few injuries to the Barcelona players like Thiago Motta, Edmilson, and Gerrard. Victor Valdes got injured in the match as well. But what is not remembered by many is on that day five youngsters from the La Masia made their debut for Barcelona that day. 1) Reuben Martinez. Goalkeeper. Made two appearances for Barcelona and played a total of 105 minutes for Barcelona. Today he plays for Osasuna , but was with Deportivo La Caruana, Almeira,Raya Valecano, Malaga, Levante and Getafe as well. 2)Domia Albella. Spent time on loan with Racing Santandeer,Real Betis,Osasuna and two years with Middlesbrough. 3) Cristian Hidalgo , played one match for Barcelona. But has played for two clubs in Spain in the lower division. but has been a real traveller as he has played in Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania a well as Morocco. 4)Calum Pena. Did not play for Barcelona at all. So of the five players only Lionel Messi has done really well at Barcelona.