Andrés Iniesta
Spain’s 2010 World Cup final scorer and former Barça midfielder, Andrés Iniesta now shares his football life through coaching, books and projects beyond the pitch.
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EspasaOverview
- Born
- 11 May 1984, Fuentealbilla, Spain
- Known for
- Midfield play for Barcelona and Spain
- Academy
- Joined La Masia in 1996, aged 12
- First-team debut
- Barcelona against Club Brugge, 2002
- Defining moment
- Scored Spain’s winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final
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How it started.
Iniesta’s football story began on his village school’s playground in Fuentealbilla. He joined Albacete, caught bigger clubs’ attention at the Brunete tournament and moved to Barcelona’s La Masia at 12. His first-team debut came against Club Brugge in 2002.
Finding his place.
He became a regular starter in 2006/07 and built a midfield partnership with Xavi Hernández and Sergio Busquets. Across 16 first-team seasons he made 674 appearances and won 32 trophies, including four Champions League titles.
A moment shared by Spain.
In the 2010 World Cup final, his 116th-minute goal against the Netherlands brought Spain its first world title. His celebration honoured his late friend Dani Jarque. He also won the European Championship with Spain in 2008 and 2012.
The game continues.
After Barcelona, he played for Vissel Kobe in Japan and Emirates Club in the UAE, retiring in October 2024. His next chapters include coaching Gulf United and writing La mente también juega, where he opens up about mental health and the support of family and professionals.
Creditschronological, newest first
Football
- 2026Gulf United FCHead coach
- 2024–2026Barça LegendsMidfielder
- 2024Retirement from professional playingConcluded his playing career after spells in Japan and the UAE
- 2002–2018FC Barcelona first teamMidfielder
- 2010FIFA World Cup finalScorer of Spain’s winning goal
Books
- 2025La mente también juegaAuthor
Awards
Quotes
El éxito está dentro de cada uno de nosotros.Andrés Iniesta, PlanetadeLibros book announcement
In the publisher’s April 2025 introduction to La mente también juega, he reflected on what success means to each person.
Trivia
- He wore number 8 for Barça Legends when he returned in Tokyo, alongside Xavi in number 6.
- He dedicated his 2010 World Cup final goal to his late friend Dani Jarque.
- Before La Masia, he caught major clubs’ attention while playing for Albacete in the Brunete tournament.
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