Andrés Iniesta Career Achievements
Andrés Iniesta’s career achievements are many but let’s start with his game. Iniesta is a fun-to-watch player just like his former teammates Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernández because of his style of play on the field.
During his spell at Barcelona, he won a lot with the club, and he was that gel between Leo Messi and Xavi.
His milestones brought up the idea of digging deep into his career to reveal his achievements so far to you our cherished readers.
Do you know Andrés Iniesta is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most complete midfielders of all time, praised for his exceptional balance, ball control, and agility in tight spaces, along with his skill, composure, and flair on the ball?
Andrés Iniesta was born on May 11, 1984, and he currently plays as a midfielder for the UAE Pro League club Emirates.
Andrés Iniesta Specialty:
In this position, Iniesta’s direct style, quick feet, passing, technique, vision, movement, acceleration, and close control at speed make him a skilled dribbler of the ball.
His low center of gravity enables him to change direction quickly, get past opponents, and undertake individual runs with the ball, despite not being particularly quick.
Andrés Iniesta Individual Achievement:
Andrés Iniesta is a complete professional footballer, who has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Some of his achievements include:
Andrés Iniesta was named in the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament in 2008 and 2012.
He was also named the La Liga Best Spanish Player in 2009 and La Liga Best Midfielder Five times in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Andrés Iniesta was a constant player in the FIFA FIFPro World11 from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
Andrés Iniesta was also named in the UEFA Team of the Year in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2016 and he also won the Onze de Bronze in 2009
In 2010 Andrés Iniesta was part of the FIFA World Cup Dream Team and part of the ESM Team of the Year in 2010–11, 2017–18.
Andrés Iniesta won both the Onze d’Argent and Marca Legend Award in 2011.
He was also awarded the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award and the UEFA Euro Player of the Tournament in 2012.
Andrés Iniesta was the IFFHS World’s Best Playmaker in 2012 and 2013 and was also included in the IFFHS World Team of the Decade from 2011–2020.
Andrés Iniesta was honored with the IFFHS UEFA Team of the Decade 2011–2020.
Andrés Iniesta won the FIFA Confederations Cup Silver Ball in 2013 and the La Liga’s top assist provider in 2012–13. In 2014 he also won the Golden Foot.
Andrés Iniesta was part of the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season in 2014–15, 2015–16 and the UEFA Ultimate Team of the Year (published 2015)
Andrés Iniesta won the FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball in 2015 and was honored with France Football World XI in 2015.
Andrés Iniesta made the La Liga Team of the Season in 2015–16 and the UEFA Euro All-time XI (published 2016).
He was part of the J.League Best XI in 2019, and 2021 and won the Ballon d’Or Dream Team (Bronze) in 2020.
These awards recognize and show Andrés Iniesta’s outstanding contributions to football and attest to his talent, skill, and dedication to the sport.
Andrés Iniesta Decorations:
In 2010, Andrés Iniesta was decorated with the Prince of Asturias Awards.
Fast-forward to 2011 he was given the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit.
Andrés Iniesta was awarded the Queen Sofia Award in 2017.
Also, in 2018 Andrés Iniesta was decorated with the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sports Merit.
For a player like Andrés Iniesta decorated with different kinds and types of awards tells you how complete he is as a professional footballer who lacks no quality.
Andrés Iniesta Club Achievements:
Andrés Iniesta At Barcelona:
Andrés Iniesta won the La Liga title nine times in the seasons 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2017-18.
In addition, he won the Copa del Rey six times in the seasons 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.
Andrés Iniesta has also won the Supercopa de España five times in 2005, 2006, 2011, 2013, and 2016.
Moreover, Andrés Iniesta won the UEFA Champions League four times in 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, and 2014-15.
He also won the UEFA Super Cup twice in 2011 and 2015, and the FIFA Club World Cup three times in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
Andrés Iniesta With Vissel Kobe:
On the other hand, Andrés Iniesta won the J1 League only once in the season 2023. He also won the Emperor’s Cup in 2019 and the Japanese Super Cup in 2020.
Andrés Iniesta International Achievements:
Andrés Iniesta With Spain U16:
Andrés Iniesta with the U16 team won the UEFA European Under-16 Championship in 2001,
Andrés Iniesta With Spain U19:
Andrés Iniesta, also with the U19 team won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2002.
Andrés Iniesta With Spain National Team:
Moreover, Andrés Iniesta with the senior team won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship twice in 2008 and 2012.
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