Why Malcolm Will Be A Big Hit At Barcelona

Almost like he's constantly in competition with himself, the young Brazilian never settles for second best and never rests on his laurels. While some players can blow hot and cold, alternating between good and bad performances, Malcolm is satisfyingly and impressively consistent.

Despite his superhuman skills, the young winger is, of course, only made of flesh and blood, and his performance levels did drop a few times over the course of last season. However, he never stayed out of form for too long, and that's just more proof of his determination, his willingness to improve, and his confidence.

Those are the attributes a player needs to survive at Barcelona. The Spanish side have a wealth of attacking talent and new players know they won't get too many second chances; they have to take any opportunities they are given, and Malcolm is the sort of player who grabs any opportunity and takes it for all its worth.

While some players might be intimidated by such a huge move, Malcolm seems to have the mentality needed to cope at such a big club. Just like in his early days at Bordeaux, it might take a small 'settling in' period for him to really get to grips with life in La Liga, but fans can expect to see him firing before too long.

The 21-year-old created an astonishing 87 chances for his teammates last season. If he can maintain and improve on that sort of form with the likes of Messi and Suarez by his side, he'll be a big hit in Barcelona and could prove to be one of the club's best signings of recent years.