Andrés Iniesta

Spain · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2015

Silky dribbler who glided past pressure and scored the winning goals

Nicknames Don Andrés, El Ilusionista

82.6OVR#45 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“You will retire me, but this kid will retire us both.”
— Pep Guardiola, Barcelona captain, speaking to Xavi · 1999 · source

Category averages

  • Speed78.8
  • Shooting70.8
  • Passing87.3
  • Ball Control94.5
  • Movement79.6
  • Football IQ95.2
  • Defending Skill53.3
  • Physical69.7
  • Mental87.7
  • Career87.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Press Resistance98
  2. Big-Game Temperament98
  3. Possession97
  4. First Touch97
  5. Decision Making96
  6. Spatial Awareness96
  7. Loyalty96
  8. Through Balls95
  9. Link-up Play95
  10. Vision95

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.8

  • Top Speed75
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed90
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run60
  • Change of Pace92

Shooting 70.8

  • Finishing75
  • Shot Power75
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys75
  • Curve82
  • Penalties72
  • Heading50
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 87.3

  • Short Passing94
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls95
  • Crossing75
  • Link-up Play95
  • Vision95
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 94.5

  • Dribbling95
  • Possession97
  • First Touch97
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot88
  • Press Resistance98

Movement 79.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement87
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs68

Football IQ 95.2

  • Decision Making96
  • Spatial Awareness96
  • Game Management95
  • Tactical Creativity94

Defending Skill 53.3

  • Defensive Positioning65
  • Marking45
  • Interceptions65
  • Standing Tackle58
  • Sliding Tackle45
  • Offside Trap42

Physical 69.7

  • Strength60
  • Stamina82
  • Agility92
  • Balance80
  • Recovery85
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels42
  • Aggression50

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament98
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration90
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 87.8

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements93
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty96

Profile

Born
11 May 1984
Height
171 cm
Weight
68 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2001–2024
Prime
2008-2015

Club career

  • 2001–2003 Barcelona B
  • 2002–2018 Barcelona
  • 2018–2023 Vissel Kobe
  • 2023–2024 Emirates Club

Honours

World Cup 1

2010 Spain

European Cup / Champions League 4

2006 Barcelona · 2009 Barcelona · 2011 Barcelona · 2015 Barcelona

Continental title 2

2008 UEFA European Championship · 2012 UEFA European Championship

League title · La Liga Barcelona 9

2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18

Club World Cup 3

2009, 2011, 2015

UEFA Super Cup 2

2011, 2015

Copa del Rey 6

2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18

Supercopa de España 6

2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016

UEFA Men's Player of the Year 1

2011–12

Euro Player of the Tournament 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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