Pep Guardiola redefined football in his four years at Barcelona. Thanks to the Catalan manager, a new method of playing was invented, playing from the back, making use of triangles, and, of course, Tika-Taka.
Barca were a huge success during this point through the world class players that came through their academy. Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Sergio Busquets all came through the academy and have gone on to do exceptional things.
But while these players were enjoying their golden years - in 2011/12 season - other academy players were trying to forge their way into the first team and be the next stars.
Under Guardiola, here are the players who graduated during that period.
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Rafinha - spent time out on loan with Inter Milan but back in contention now.
Sergi Roberto - was linked to Manchester United last summer, but is now a first-team starter for Barca.
Gerard Deulofeu - Played or Everton before coming back to the Nou Camp last season. This summer, he's at Watford.
Marc Muniesa - From Barca to Stoke and now at Girona.
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Marc Bartra - another player linked to Man United. Was decent at Borussia Dortmund. but now playing for Real Betis.
Cristian Tello - was a huge buzz around Tello, but he's now with Bartra at Betis.
Oier Olazábal - Did he make it? He's now second-choice at Levante.
Jonathan Dos Santos - Now plying his trade in MSL playing for LA Galaxy.
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Sergi Gomez - Went to Celta Vigo but refound form and now is playing for Sevilla.
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