Critics, experts and fans have likened Arthur to Barcelona great Xavi, and the man himself has now responded by dropping a huge compliment.
The Brazilian central midfielder arrived at the Camp Nou from Gremio in the summer and he's settling in well, producing assured performances from the middle of the park.
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He's been garnering plenty of praise with the football community comparing him to Xavi.
Xavi, a Barcelona legend, has even said he's sees himself in Arthur.
"I see myself when I see Arthur on television," said the Spaniard on Catalunya Radio.
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"He is a very quick thinker. He has a natural talent, but most of all, he has a lot of room to improve through training.
"Arthur is already a mature player and I see that he has massive untapped potential.
"The priority during any match is to never lose the ball and he comes out of a tricky situation with ease. He has a strong personality already."
Xavi added: "He needs at least 20 more matches in order to show all his resources.
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"He has impressive shooting skills and he will do a lot more for the team once he gets more confidence.
"Take Abidal for example, when he arrived in Barcelona he only did a couple things right. But through hard work and dedication during practice, he became the best defender in the world.
"Nothing comes easy at a club like FC Barcelona because playing at that club means that you are going through the [biggest test] of your career.
"In a club like this, you have to do at least two hundred things that you wouldn't normally do at other clubs."
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Xavi gives his seal of approval to Arthur.
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