The 50 most promising players at La Masia at the beginning of the decade: Where are they now? LaLiga Santander - Barcelona First teams, no teams...

Where are those players who the staff at La Masia had high hopes for at the beginning of the decade? Some have triumphed at the elite level, others are without a team and many survive in a modest football environment, between the Segunda, Segunda B and Tercera Division's. We have taken the list of 50 players that Marti Perarnau chose in his book 'Senda de Campeones,' which was published in early 2011

Ruben Mino (UD Logrones, 31, goalkeeper))

He's now at Logrones in the Segunda B after a spell in Romania. After leaving Barcelona B, he also played for Mallorca, Oviedo and AEK Larnaca. For Barcelona's first-team, he played the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana in 2010, losing 3-1 to Sevilla. In the return, with Valdes in goal, Barcelona won 4-0 and took the trophy. He's also an U21 European Champion in 2011 with the Spanish national team, although he didn't play a match. He was the substitute for David De Gea in that team.

Jordi Masip (Real Valladolid, 31, goalkeeper)

Unquestionable at Valladolid, who achieved promotion to LaLiga Santander two seasons ago, in his first campaign away from Barcelona. He was the third-choice goalkeeper in the first team for three seasons, getting to play both in the Copa del Rey - three games, debuting in an 8-1 win against Huesca - as well as in the league, where he played a single match against Deportivo (2-2) on the last day of 14/15.

Pol Balleste (Olot, 24, goalkeeper)

From the Barcelona academy, he went to Atletico Malagueno and then played at El Palo, Cadiz, Granada B and UCAM Murcia before his experience at Badajoz. They then let him go and he had no club before joining Olot, where he's had two seasons.

Fabrice Ondoa (KV Oostende, 24, goalkeeper)

In 2018 he signed for KV Oostende from Sevilla Atletico, where he only played five official matches in two seasons. Previously, he didn't play any matches whilst at Nastic, also in the Segunda. For Barcelona, he was proclaimed champion of the Youth League in 2014 and was included in the ideal eleven of the tournament, with a team that was led by Munir. Despite having only played in a handful of matches over the last few seasons, he has remained the goalkeeper of the Cameroon national team, with whom he became African champion in 2017.

Martin Montoya (Brighton & Hove Albion, 28, right-back)

He seemed destined to be Barcelona's right-back for years. Ahead of Dani Carvajal in the lower categories of the Spanish national team, he left Barcelona in 2015 to join Inter on loan, where he only played three games. In the winter transfer market, he signed for Betis, also on loan, and the following season he signed for free at Valencia, where he spent two seasons. In the second one, under the orders of Marcelino, he helped the team return to the Champions League. In 2018 he signed for Brighton in the Premier League. As a Barcelona player, although he never became a regular, he was part of the squad that won the 2011 and 2013 league titles, the 2012 Copa del Rey (he started in the final) and the 2015 treble.

Albert Dalmau (Llagostera, 28, right-back)

He was called up by Guardiola to play against Atletico in February 2010, but he didn't make his debut. He left Barcelona and joined Valencia's academy. Then he alternated between the Segunda B division (Cadiz) and the Segunda Division (Lugo and Cordoba), before returning to the Segunda B with Hercules. Also spent time at Atletico Levante and Romanian club Sepsi before signing for Lleida and has since joined Llagostera.

Hector Bellerin (Arsenal, 24, right back)

One of the most sought after right-backs in the world, and first-choice in the position at Arsenal, a club he joined after leaving Barcelona at 16 years old. After a brief stint at Watford on loan, he returned to join the Gunners' first team. With Arsenal he has won two FA Cups and two Community Shields. He went to the 2016 European Championship after the injury to Carvajal, although he didn't play a single minute.

Marc Bartra (Real Betis, 29, centre-back)

Another player who has settled in LaLiga Santander. He debuted with the Barcelona first team in the Estadio Vicente Calderon under the orders of Guardiola, and at 19 years of age. Although he never got a fixed position in the starting lineup, he participated in five league triumphs, two Champions League title wins and two Copa del Reys. Between Pique, Puyol and Mascherano, they closed the door to him and he ended up at Borussia Dortmund where he won the German cup. Now he is the 'boss' of Betis' defence.

Sergi Gomez (Sevilla, 27, centre-back)

Made his debut with at Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup in 2010, in which the Blaugrana lost 3-1 against Sevilla. In the return, without Sergi Gomez, Barcelona won 4-0. In the summer of 2014 he signed for Celta, where he played for four seasons. In 2018 he joined Sevilla, taking another step in his career.

Oriol Rosell (Orlando City, 27, defensive midfielder/centre-back)

He was the first Spanish player to win MLS. He did it with Sporting Kansas City, the first team he played at when he left the lower categories of Barcelona. After Sporting Kansas City, he went to Portuguese football and played for Sporting de Portugal, Vitoria Guimaraes, Belenenses and Portimonense. Then he returned to MLS with Orlando City.

Edu Campabadal (Lugo, 27, right-back)

He left Barcelona's academy to sign for Fulham, a team with which he made his debut in the Premier League at 19 years of age. He only played one game, though. Then he signed for Cordoba and ended up debuting in LaLiga Santander (he played 14 matches in the Spanish top flight). Now he is playing his fifth consecutive season in the Segunda Division, the first two were for Mallorca and the last three at Lugo. An international at U16, U17 and U18 level with Spain.

Robert Costa (Atletico Levante, 25, centre-back)

Played 13 matches for Barcelona B in the Segunda Division before being transferred to Badalona. In the following campaign, he signed for Celta B, where he spent three seasons and then joined Atletico Levante in the same division.

Roger Riera (NAC Breda, 25, centre-back)

Left the lower categories of Barcelona to join the Nottingham Forest academy. Joined Celta and then Villarreal and now NAC Breda.

Carlos Blanco (Villarreal B, 23, centre-back)

Left Barcelona's academy to join the Juventus academy. At Juve he had pre-season with the first-team and even scored a great goal from midfield in the International Champions Cup. He left the Italians on loan to Lausanne-Sport and then went on a free transfer to Nastic, where he debuted in the Segunda Division at 21. Loaned to Betis B, he then arrived on a free at Villarreal B in 2018.

Andreu Fontas (Sporting Kansas City, 30, centre-back)

Made his first debut under Guardiola in a 3-0 win over Sporting in the 2009/10 season. In the following campaign he played six league matches and several more in other competitions. In 2011/12, he was seriously injured in a Copa del Rey match against Osasuna and at the start of the following season he was transferred to Mallorca, where he played nine league games in a team that ended up being relegated. From there, he joined Celta for a million euros and played for the Galicians for five seasons. In the first two he was indisputable but then he lost importance. In 2018 he signed for Sporting Kansas City in MLS.

Xavier Quintilla (Villarreal, 23, left-back)

Youth League champion in 2014, he played eight games for Barcelona B in the Segunda B Division. In 16/17 he was sent on loan to Lleida, where he played 29 matches, then he signed for Villarreal B, but has moved into the first team and has become a starter due to Alberto Moreno's injury problems.

Juanma Garcia (Vorskla Poltava, 23, centre-back / left-back)

Was captain of the U19A side. In August 2016, at the age of 19, he signed for Liverpool and has since joined Vorskla Poltava. He is constantly picked for the youth categories of the Spanish national team.

Marc Muniesa (Al-Arabi, 27, centre-back / left-back)

One of the most promising defenders of his time, but injuries slowed his progression. He debuted in LaLiga Santander at 17 years under Guardiola against Osasuna. The match was notable for his sending off not long after he'd joined the action as substitute, a decision from the officials which greatly angered Guardiola. The following season he played with Barcelona B, with some sporadic participation in the first team, such as his debut in the Champions League against Bate Borisov in 2011/12. In the summer of 2012, during preseason with the first team, he snapped his knee ligaments. At the end of that season he joined Stoke City on a free transfer, where he spent four seasons and played 57 matches in the Premier League. He played on loan at Girona and during the summer of 2018 the Catalan club bought him for five million euros but then he moved on to Qatar. European U21 champion in 2013, although he only played 10 minutes of that tournament.

Brian Olivan (Girona, 25, left-back)

He left the youth categories of Barcelona after playing for the U19A side, joining Braga's academy on a free, but only playing one game in half a season there. CSKA Sofia were his next port of call but he didn't play a single minute. In the summer of 2014 he signed for Valladolid B (played two matches in the Segunda Division and one in the Copa Del Rey with the first team), then he joined Granada B in the summer of 2015. After a longer spell at Cadiz, he joined Girona.

Alex Grimaldo (Benfica, 24, left-back)

He debuted in the Segunda Division with Barcelona B at just 15 years old. In the following seasons he was the regular left-back, despite the serious injury he suffered in 2012/13, which took him 11 months to recover from. In the 2015 winter transfer market, he signed for Benfica for two million euros. Now, he is The Eagles' regular left-back. European U19 champion in 2012 at only 16 years old, he played for Julen Lopetegui as a starter.

Fran Alvarez (Without a club, 23, left-back)

He was MVP of LaLiga Promises, the youth tournament that takes place every Christmas, in 2008. Joined Monaco's academy and from there went to Granada B. After a few months without a team, he signed for La Roda, then Monterosi then Vilafranca. However, he is now clubless.

Oriol Romeu (Southampton, 28, defensive midfielder)

His progression at Barcelona didn't go as expected. He debuted with the first team in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup 2010 against Sevilla (with a 3-1 defeat). In LaLiga Santander, Pep Guardiola also gave him a debut, in a 0-0 draw against Deportivo. The arrival of Javier Mascherano saw Romeu sign for Chelsea for just under five million euros. He had the confidence of Andre Villas-Boas, but not with Di Matteo. After two seasons during which time he began playing less and less, he was transferred to Valencia and then to Stuttgart. Southampton bought him for seven million euros, and he's in his fifth season there.

Patric (Lazio, 26, right-back)

In the youth categories of Barcelona he was a midfielder, but now plays more as a right-back. At 20, he was important for Barcelona B and called up to the first-team a couple of times by Tata Martino, although he didn't play in any of those two matches. In the summer of 2015 he signed for Lazio for half a million euros and is still there.

Wilfrid Kaptoum (Almeria, 23, midfielder)

Joined Barcelona after his stint at the Samuel Eto'o Foundation. Kaptoum is another of the Youth League champions of 2014. He made his debut at the age of 18 with Barcelona B, and debuted with the first team under Luis Enrique in both cups (his first game was against Villanovense and he scored a goal at Mestalla), as well as playing in the Champions League (against Leverkusen). He left for Betis B and was relegated before being loaded to Almeria.

Alex Corredera (CD Badajoz, 23, midfielder)

From the youth sides of Barcelona, he moved to Deportivo B, for whom he played in the Tercera Division. After two seasons he moved to Almeria B, and played three games with the first team in the Segunda Division. In the summer of 2018 he signed for Murcia. Now he is with Badajoz.

Sergi Roberto (FC Barcelona, 28, right-back/central midfielder)

One of only a few that have been a regular in the first team. He is the right-back of choice for Barcelona, with whom he has been champion of everything. His natural place is the centre of the field but Luis Enrique put him on the right side, where he is still doing brilliantly. Also an international with the Spanish team.

Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich, 28, midfielder)

One of the best midfielders in the world when injuries respect him. He left the Catalan squad because of the huge competition he had (among other things) and signed for Bayern in exchange for 25 million euros. An international with Spain.

Rafinha Alcantara (Celta Vigo, 27, inside-left)

He's now back where he enjoyed his first loan at Celta. That first spell came in 2013/2014, where he left a great impression. After his return he had moments of prominence, but several injuries, some of them very serious, prevented him from starting more than he could have. Despite the problems, he has won everything with Barcelona. He was loaned to Inter and returned before heading to Vigo.

Javier Espinosa(FC Twente, 27, attacking midfielder)

After several seasons in the Segunda Division with Barcelona B (including a historic second place), he signed for Villarreal. With the Yellow Submarine, he made his debut in the Spanish top flight (he played six league games) and that same season was loaned to Almeria. Played another 15 games in the top division before being relegated with the rojiblancos. Afterwards, Villarreal loaned him to Elche before he signed for Levante the following season. He played for Granada on loan from Los Granotes, and then in 2018 he signed for Twente on the last day of the window.

Jordi Maso (Olot, 27, midfielder)

Only played for one year at Barcelona's academy. He made his debut in the Segunda Division at 17 with Girona and then signed for Barcelona. He played one game with the B team under the orders of Luis Enrique before spending six seasons at Llagostera (four in Segunda B and two in Segunda). For the last three seasons, he's been with Olot as a starter in the Segunda B division.

Pepe Palau (Rayo Ibense, 28, midfielder)

He made his debut with Barcelona B in the Segunda Division under Luis Enrique. Joined Villarreal's academy where he played four seasons, all of them between the Tercera and Segunda B divisions, except one match in the Segunda. Left on a free to Cartagena but halfway through the season was transferred to Jumilla. After one season at La Roda, he went to Eldense. He spent some time without a side but is now playing again.

Pol Calvet (Retired, 25, midfielder)

Hung up his boots to venture into a business career after a brief stint at Los Angeles FC, who drafted him in the 24th position. At Barcelona B, he played in the Segunda Division, with Eusebio as coach , although problems with his hamstrings kept him out for a long time. Joined Deportivo B and from there went to Llagostera, where he stayed for a season and a half. He then decided to move to the United States where he studied at the University of Pittsburgh, and was drafted by Los Angeles FC to play along with Carlos Vela, among others.

Nando Quesada (Atletico Sanluqueno, 26, attacking midfielder)

After playing for the Barcelona youth teams, he signed for Utrecht and played three games in the Eredivisie. Utrecht sold him to another lower-ranking Dutch team, Achilles '29. A return to Spain to sign for Llagostera followed, where he had minutes in a match in the Segunda Division and played 16 matches the following season in Segunda B. Last season, he was an important player for Formentera, also in Segunda B, and in 2018 he signed for Elche only to be loaned straight to Atletico Sanluqueno of the Segunda B Division, where he now plays permanently.

David Babunski (FC Botosani, 26, attacking midfielder)

His letter of farewell to Barcelona, in January 2016, went viral. Concerned also about social problems, he asked Pique and Arbeloa to stop their 'war' of tweets because they were a bad influence for the children. He played three seasons at Barcelona B, two in the Segunda Division and another in Segunda B. He then went to Red Star before going on a Japanese adventure, firstly to Yokohama Marinos and then Omiya Ardija. He moved to Romania this season.

Sergi Samper (Vissel Kobe, 25, midfielder)

Had bad luck with his loans. First to Granada, where the team were relegated, then to Las Palmas, where he played very little after a serious injury. He made his debut under Luis Enrique in a 6-0 victory against Getafe. In the Champions League, he debuted a year and a half earlier, also with Luis Enrique as coach. He's now playing with Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe.

David Zalzman (Deportivo Tachira, 24, No.10)

He left Barcelona to go to Cornella. After deciding to leave there for Venezuela, his country of birth, he joined Deportivo Anzoategui. He played for the Memphis Tigers men's team at the University of Memphis, but has returned to Venezuela.

Simon Colina (Sandnes Ulf, 25, midfielder)

After leaving La Masia, his career has developed abroad. First he went through to Partick Thistle in Scotland, where he played in their academy. From there, to the Cypriot side, Nea Salamina Famagusta, and after five months without a team, in December 2016, he signed for Radomiak Radom of the Polish league. Since March 2019 he's been in Norway.

Lionel Enguene (FC Telavi, Georgia, 24, midfielder)

Among the Youth League champions in 2014. After twelve games for Barcelona B in the Segunda B Division, he signed for Antalyaspor, where he played for half a season. In the summer of 2016 he arrived for free at Lugo, where he only played half a game in the Copa del Rey. After more than a year without a team, he is back playing in Georgia.

Cristian Tello (Real Betis, 28, winger)

He reached the first team and was a relatively important player for Guardiola and Tito Vilanova, scoring goals in the league, cup and Champions League. After losing much prominence with Martino, he went on loan to Porto under Lopetegui, and then to Fiorentina. The summer of 2017 saw Betis snap him up for four million euros, where he is now enjoying his third season. A European U21 champion with Spain in 2013.

Isaac Cuenca (Vegalta Sendai, 28, winger)

After a spell at Sabadell (with whom he was promoted to the Second Division) and good performances for Barcelona B, Pep Guardiola gave him opportunities in the first team, where he won titles in LaLiga Santander, Champions League and Copa del Rey. In May of 2012, he suffered a serious injury that stunted his progression. In January 2013, he went on loan to Ajax, but another injury two months later ended his season. Barcelona terminated his contract, and from there he went to Deportivo, Bursaspor, Granada, Hapoel Beer Sheva, Segan Tosu and now Vegalta Sendai in Japan.

Gerard Deulofeu (Watford, 26, winger)

He debuted with the first team under Guardiola, both in LaLiga Santander and in the Champions League, at just 17. His progression was not as expected, and with the arrival of Martino, he was loaned to Everton and then to Sevilla. Everton ended up buying him for six million euros but his prominence was on the decline before he was finally transferred to Milan mid-season. There, he was a starter, played at a good level and was even called up to the national team. Those good months at Milan caused Barcelona to buy him back and pay 12m euros to Everton. In 2017/18 he began as a starter at Barcelona, under the orders of Valverde, but was soon loaned to Watford. After his loan came to an end, they signed him permanently for 13m euros.

Cristian Herrera (Intercity, 25, winger)

After spending time in Barcelona's youth categories, he's been to Villarreal C, Pobla de Mafumet, Gava, Swiss Naters, Alzira, Castellon, Ibiza, Almeria B and Intercity. He has 73 matches under his belt in the Segunda B Division, scoring five goals.

Ivan Romano (FC Santboia, 25, forward)

After leaving Barcelona's academy, he went through the youth sections at Espanyol, Cornella and Montanesa. He's now back in Catalonia with Santboia.

Maxi Rolon (Without a club, 25, striker)

Champion of the Youth League in 2014 with Barcelona, and champion of the South American U20 with Argentina in 2015. After 24 matches with Barcelona B, he rescinded his contract and moved to Santos, where he barely played. He returned to Spain to play in the Segunda Division with Lugo, although he only played two games and as a substitute. From there he went to the Sarandi Arsenal, to Coquimbo Unido, to Pubilla Casas and to Fuerza Amarilla, but has since been without a club.

Adama Traore (Wolverhampton, 24, winger)

Another of the 2014 Youth League champions. He debuted with the first team under Martino when he was 17 years old. Despite his good performances for Barcelona B, he ended up leaving, heading for Aston Villa who paid 10 million euros for him. Villa's relegation saw him go to Middlesbrough who he was also relegated with in his first season. After he was promoted with 'Boro' and played at a good level, relaunching his career, it prompted Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign him for 20 million euros in the summer.

Keita Balde (Monaco, 25, winger)

Expelled from La Masia for making a joke to a teammate and placing ice cubes on his bed. He was 15 years old and as a punishment he was loaned to Cornella. At the end of the loan he declined to return to Barcelona and signed for Lazio's academy. He ended up playing in the first team and triumphing. After a remarkable 2016/17, he joined Monaco for 30 million euros. In the summer of 2018 he went to Inter on loan for five million euros with the option to buy for 30m but they didn't execute the purchase option. A World Cup player with the Senegalese team, despite being born in Spain.

Jean Marie Dongou (FC Honka, Finland, 24, striker)

In 2013/14, he played a league, cup (in which he scored) and Champions League match. He debuted in the Segunda Division with Barcelona B when he was still 16 years old. With few opportunities in the first team, he left on a free to Zaragoza, where he spent a year and a half. After spells at Nastic, Lleida and Lugo, he moved to Finland.

Sandro Ramirez (Real Valladolid, 24, striker)

His debut in an official match with the first team could not be better: a winning goal at El Madrigal. That season, Luis Enrique's treble-winning campaign, saw Sandro play seven league games, three Champions League matches and two in the Copa del Rey. The next season saw 10 in the league, three Champions League and four in the cup. The enormous competition that he had (nothing less than MSN), saw him leave for Malaga where he played his best season as a professional. In the summer of 2017, he joined Everton but hardly had any opportunities, so was loaned to Sevilla, then Real Sociedad and now he's at Real Valladolid, where he has won over the fans.

Antonio Sanabria (Genoa, Italy, 24, striker)

He debuted at 17 with Barcelona B and in half a season played 10 games in which he scored three goals. Then he went to Sassuolo for about six million euros and in the following season played two matches for Roma. He relaunched his career at Sporting, where he scored 11 goals. After a hot and cold stint at Real Betis, he is now on loan at Genoa.

Sergio Buenacasa (Malaga, 23, striker)

Left La Masia to sign for the Juventus academy. After two years he moved to Deportivo Aragon, the academy of Real Zaragoza. With Zaragoza's first-team, he played four games in two seasons. Next he joined Barakaldo on a free, where he scored 14 goals. In 2018 he signed for Mallorca, who still hold his rights even though he is currently on loan at Malaga.