FC Barcelona have had a number of great players that have contributed to making Barcelona one of the most-liked clubs in the world. However, there are a few players whose stature is even bigger and who have really made the Camp Nou their home, on and off the pitch.
One such legend who is destined to live in the memories of Cules for all times is the Dutch forward, Johann Cruyff. The Dutchman became a favorite of the Cules with his glamorous style of play and elegance on the pitch, which also combined with his effectiveness for the team.
In addition to his career as a player, his coaching stint is also one of the most decorated in the club’s history. Thus, being one of the biggest legends in the club’s history, everything associated with Cruyff gets a heightened aura and status at the club.
This is true most probably of the kit number that the Dutchman wore during his time in Barcelona, i.e., number 14. The latest player to wear the number 14 at the club will be Joao Felix, and the inheritance of this number goes on to further the resemblance that Joan Laporato finds between Felix and Cruyff.
However, as noted by Mundo Deportivo, there are a host of other notable players who worn this number at Barcelona, who are briefly mentioned below:
Jordi Cryuff: 1995-96
After Johan’s departure, his son, Jordi Cruyff, was the first one to inherit his shirt at the club
Emmanuel Amunike: 1996-2000
Amunike wore the number 14 for multiple seasons at Barcelona.
Gerard Lopez: 2000-05
Lopez was the first Catalan to inherit the number from Cruyff.
Santi Ezquerro: 2005-06
Ezquerro wore the number 14 as he won the Champions League in Paris.
Thierry Henry: 2007-10
He is among the most well-known and celebrated Barcelona players to have worn the number 14.
Javier Mascherano: 2010-18
Mascherano wore the number 14 for the longest time in Barcelona and was one of the most important players in his time at the club.
Philippe Coutinho: 2018-22
He wore the number 14 during his two stages at Barcelona divided by a loan at Bayern Munich.
Nico Gonzalez: 2021-22
Nico wore the number 14 during the short time he had with the Barcelona first team.
Memphis Depay: 2022-23
Depay was the last owner of the number 14 before Felix, who was also a Dutchman and wanted to honor Cruyff by taking this number.
