No sneijder no xavi etoo names best teammate messi aside

What a great question! Here are some of the best teammates of Lionel Messi aside from the ones you mentioned:

  1. Sergio Busquets: The Spanish midfielder has been a key player in Messi's success, providing the perfect balance of defensive solidity and creative flair.
  2. Lionel Scaloni: The Argentine full-back has been a loyal and trusted lieutenant of Messi's, offering width and pace down the flank.
  3. Sergio Agüero: Messi's fellow Argentine has been a prolific goal-scorer and has formed a deadly attacking partnership with Messi.
  4. Andrés Iniesta: Although Xavi is often mentioned alongside Messi, Iniesta was another key creative force in Barcelona's midfield, providing vision and precision passing.
  5. Pedro Rodríguez: The Spanish winger has been a consistent goal-scorer and has often been the recipient of Messi's assists.
  6. Gerard Piqué: The Spanish center-back has been a rock-solid defender and has formed a formidable partnership with Messi, providing a platform for the Argentine to shine.
  7. Dani Alves: The Brazilian full-back was a dynamic and attack-minded player who often provided width and delivered crosses into the box for Messi to attack.
  8. Samuel Eto'o (just kidding, you mentioned him already!)
  9. David Villa: The Spanish striker was a clinical finisher and has often played alongside Messi, forming a deadly attacking duo.
  10. Javier Mascherano: The Argentine midfielder has been a defensive anchor and has often played alongside Messi, providing a solid foundation for the team.

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other players who have played alongside Messi and contributed to his success.