Andreas Iniesta plays for, arguably the best team on the planet, Barcelona. He is a Spanish international and a World Cup winner with the national side. Iniesta has been instrumental in the recent domination of Barcelona both in
La Liga and Europe. His international record is also rather enviable. He currently owns the UEFA Euro Championship and FIFA World Cup winner’s medal.
In the Euro Championship, Iniesta was a star performer for Spain being named in the Team of the Tournament. His display at the Championship earned him a nomination for both the FIFA World Player of the Year as well as the European
Player of the Year in 2008.
Similar to the Euro Championship, Iniesta was inspirational in the FIFA World Cup. He made some stunning assists and was Man of the Match in the semi-final. What he did in the final will long live in the memory of football fans
forever. He scored the winning goal in extra time to win Spain its 1st FIFA World Cup. Iniesta was again named in the Team of the Tournament. He is again a nominee for the 2010 FIFA World Player of the Year.
Iniesta can play anywhere across the midfield. He is predominantly a right footed player but can also use his left foot to good effect. His playing style is very similar to his team mate, Xavi Hernandes. Iniesta is a product of
the much famed Barcelona Youth Academy and like other graduates from the Catalan youth system, he is blessed with tremendous ability with the ball.
Iniesta is part of the golden generation of Spanish football with the likes of Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Ramos, Silva, Villa, Torres, Puyol and Casillas alongside him. He has a wonderful understanding with most of these players as the
majority play and practice week in, week out with Barcelona. Iniesta is a team man and puts the needs of his team before his own.
Pep Guordiola, the current Barcelona Manager rates Iniesta amongst the best players on the planet. Iniesta and Xavi are the shadows of the Manager as the Manager’s style is very similar to their own. Xavi is reported to have said
that when he first saw Iniesta play, he thought his days as the Barcelona playmaker were numbered. Fortunately for many Catalan fans they have witnessed the duo work in combination. It seems Iniesta has a telepathic understanding with Xavi. Their combination
has helped ripped apart many teams.
Iniesta can also change the game with his individual brilliance. He is one of the cleverest players going around who can pick out his teammates with his eyes closed, it seems. He has wonderful vision and can deliver killer balls
for the strikers to feed on. His 1st touch is exquisite which enables him more time and space. Not only that, he can run also at the defenders. His amazing body balance and trickery can create havoc for the opposition.
Iniesta is a delight for the crowd. It is as if a symphony is playing in the background when he has the ball. Everything seems to slow down to the pace he wants. He sees the gaps in defence almost invisible to a mere mortal. Iniesta
is a hub of creativity.
His magnificent abilities have made him a household name. He is respected by fellow team mates and opponents alike. According to the Manchester United star, Wayne Rooney, Iniesta is the best player in the world. Iniesta is a pure
genius at work. Words cannot do justice to his talent. In a nut shell, he is a magician who runs a football match through his magic feet.
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