No player moves in the shadows as well as Ivan Rakitić. Underrated. Underestimated. But cast a spotlight and his greatness is as clear as day.
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His Barcelona stint alone is Hall Of Fame material. Filling Xavi’s boots in that midfield holy trinity and helped lift Iniesta and Co to one last treble.
Returned to Sevilla to deliver European glory in their worst-ever season.
But amongst his peers, he often remains a footnote. His lone Croatian POTY got sandwiched amongst a decade of Modrić dominance.
Oh and you know Messi’s iconic goal against Bayern? Rakitić’s inch-perfect assist always seems to get cut from the highlight reel.
But the humble genius keeps things ticking. Ghosting third-man runs and clairvoyant through-balls keeping the trophy cabinet topped up.
Appreciate Ivan Rakitić in the present, before he slips out of view one last time.
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