Thanks to Eamon Dunphy last night, we all know now that Lionel Messi is basically Kilkenny's Henry Shefflin without a hurl.
So what about the rest of the Barcelona players?
Victor Valdes is Leo Cullen (Leinster/Ireland, Rugby)
Surrounded by world class talent but never reaching that level. Captain some of the time to make sure he doesn't feel bad about being carried.
Danny Alves is Russsell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA)
Great going forward, can’t defend, likes wearing silly looking glasses
Jordi Alba is Wayne McCullough (Boxing)
The original “Pocket Rocket” has a new rival (with ridiculously fast moving legs)
Gerard Pique is Rory McIlroy (Golf)
Overrated and with a hot significant other. You can google your own pics here pervs
Carlos Puyol is Troy Polamalu (Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL)
Long curly haired warrior defenders who are the heartbeat of their clubs
Sergio Busquets is Martin Johnson (Leicester/England, Rugby)
Revered by analysts of the game, reviled by opposing fans
Xavi is Roger Federer (2003-2007)
A relentless machine. Doesn't make mistakes. Has won everything on offer.
Andres Iniesta is Brian O’Driscoll
He contorts his body and you’re never really sure how he picks out some of his defence splitting passes.
David Villa is Anquan Boldin (Arizona Cardinals/Baltimore Ravens, NFL)
Brilliant, and underrated, for years. It wasn’t until he moved clubs that he actually won something (despite not playing at the high levels he had previously)
Pedro is Shane Williams (Wales, Rugby)
Uncanny knack at popping up with important scores from the wing
Feel free to add your own in the comments.
