Best captains ever: Barcelona’s Xavi up there with Chelsea, Arsenal & Man United legends

5) Carles Puyol (Barcelona)

Retired last summer, Carles Puyol had an immense career and proved one of the finest Barcelona captains of all time.

6) Xavi (Barcelona)

Replacing Puyol this season, Xavi was already a great leader for the club and leaves with an amazing treble at the end of 2014/15.