The Catalan youth academy has produced World Cup winners, Champions League heroes and a five-time Ballon d'Or icon
Football academies exist at almost every club, particularly at the elite level, but few have built a reputation to rival that of Barcelona's La Masia.
The Catalan club's famous conveyor belt has served up generations of supremely talented stars who have carved out impressive careers in the game.
Those who attend La Masia are steeped in the culture of the club and the idea is to develop a sort of familial bond from the lowest age group right up to the senior team.