5 Things You Didn’t Know About Iniesta

Andrés Iniesta Luján born 11 May 1984 is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. He serves as the captain for Barcelona,but there 5 things you didn’t know about Iniesta.

1. Iniesta came through La Masia, the Barcelona youth academy, after an early emigration from his birthplace, and impressed from an early age.

2. He made his first-team debut in 2002, aged 18. He began playing regularly during the 2004–05 season and has remained in the team ever since.

3. He was an integral part of the Barcelona team that won a historic six trophies in 2009, and his 30 trophies make him the most decorated Spanish footballer of all time.

4. Iniesta is considered to be one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest midfielders of all time.

5. Iniesta played for Spain at the Under-16, Under-19 and Under-21 levels before making his international debut in 2006. He was selected in the team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.