Football

Andres Iniesta

Born: May 11, 1984

Height: 5' 7" (171cm)

Weight: 10st 10lb (68kg)

Hometown: Fuentealbilla, Spain

Nationality:

Spanish

Position: Central midfielder

Career History
Youth	1996-2001	Barcelona
Senior	2001-2003	Barcelona B
	2002-2018	Barcelona
	2018-	Vissel Kobe
International	2006-2018	Spain

Sports Mole has 1,223 articles about Andres Iniesta. Articles 1 to 40:

The Brazil squad celebrate scoring against Italy in the 1970 World Cup final

The 10 greatest football teams of all time: Where do Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and the 1970 Brazil side rank?

Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest football teams of all time, including both club and international sides.

19:03

Raul Madrid forward Raul on August 8, 2007

Raul birthday: How many of Spain's 100-cap players can you name?

To celebrate Raul's birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the 13 players who have won at least 100 caps for Spain.

Jun 27, 10:10

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017

Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 38th birthday

To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.

Jun 25, 02:02

Kevin De Bruyne: “Painful” Man City exit justified as Napoli’s new signing will be “treated like a God”

Kevin De Bruyne will be ‘treated like a God’ at his new club Napoli following his “painful” exit from Manchester City, Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.

Jun 17, 07:48

A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016

FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Spanish players of all time

As part of the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Spanish football.

Jun 11, 11:33

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009

The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski

Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.

Jun 6, 19:39

Olympiacos' Charalampos Kostoulas pictured on November 24, 2024

Transfer news and rumours today: Arsenal's wonderkid blow, Abraham to Man United

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including an Arsenal wonderkid blow and Tammy Abraham to Manchester United.

Jun 1, 08:48

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018

Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Saturday's final versus PSG and Inter, who makes the cut?

Ahead of the start of the new Champions League season, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.

May 30, 16:22

Real Madrid's Joselu celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on May 8, 2024

The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Solskjaer, Thomas heroics

Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.

May 26, 20:05

Ajax celebrate with the Champions League trophy in 1995

Remembering Ajax's 1994-95 season on the 30th anniversary of their Champions League final triumph

On the 30-year anniversary of Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph, Sports Mole takes a look back at Louis van Gaal's era-defining team.

May 24, 12:08

Charles Watts/Jack Wilshere/Aaron Ramsey composite image

Jack Wilshere vs. Aaron Ramsey: Memorable Arsenal moments revisited ahead of Norwich-Cardiff reunion

Arsenal expert Charles Watts reflects on Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey's most memorable moments with the Gunners ahead of their managerial reunion.

May 2, 11:42

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on August 12, 2024

Marc-Andre ter Stegen: Barcelona goalkeeper reveals why Man City transfer fell through after "crazy" Pep Guardiola meeting

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen reveals why a transfer to Manchester City fell through in the summer of 2016.

Apr 9, 19:22

Netherlands' Arjen Robben in action with Spain's Carlos Puyol on July 11, 2010

Netherlands vs. Spain: Head-to-head record and past meetings

Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Spain and Netherlands.

Mar 24, 09:00

Olympiacos' Christos Mouzakitis celebrates on February 5, 2025

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'initiate contact' over summer deal for Greek talents

Arsenal make contact with Greek giants Olympiacos over a double deal for fledgling duo Charalampos Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis, according to a report.

Feb 16, 18:31

Greatest Barcelona players of all time: Where do Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho rank?

Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Barcelona players of all time - where do the likes of Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho sit?

Dec 25, 14:08

Curtis Jones has been in fine form for club and country this season on November 19, 2024

Curtis Jones: Liverpool midfielder closer to Andres Iniesta than Steven Gerrard - Reds form gives Arne Slot selection dilemma

Curtis Jones has all the attributes to establish himself in the first team for Liverpool under Arne Slot and displace the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai.

Nov 20, 23:19

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts at the Davis Cup on November 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal retires: Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Andres Iniesta lead tributes to Spain legend

Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal officially retires from tennis as Spain lose 2-1 to the Netherlands in the opening round of the Davis Cup Finals.

Nov 20, 07:30

Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: "This is not a victory for me alone, but for Spanish football"

Manchester City midfielder Rodri says that he has realised a dream after winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or, but he has insisted that his victory is for Spanish football and not solely for himself.

Oct 29, 08:41

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez in 2017

El Clasico: Real Madrid fall agonisingly short of Barcelona record after humiliating home Clasico defeat

Sports Mole counts down the longest unbeaten streaks in La Liga history.

Oct 26, 21:57

Thierry Henry in action for Arsenal in October 2005

The greatest players never to win the Ballon d'Or: Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta and more

Sports Mole takes a look back in history to identify the greatest players never to win the illustrious Ballon d'Or.

Oct 25, 07:00

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski with the Champions League trophy on August 23, 2020

Ballon d'Or: Which players should have won the award, but missed out

Sports Mole goes back through the archives to name the five unluckiest players to not win the Ballon d'Or.

Oct 24, 07:00

Andres Iniesta of Spain celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match

Andres Iniesta retires: What is the Barcelona, Spain legend's greatest ever goal?

To mark Andres Iniesta's retirement from football, Sports Mole ranks the Barcelona and Spain legend's 10 best goals from his illustrious career.

Oct 8, 18:11

Barcelona's Marc Bernal pictured on August 27, 2024

Barca transfer news: La Masia graduate 'set' to commit long-term future to club

Barcelona are reportedly set to hand teenage midfielder Marc Bernal a new, long-term contract at the club, which will tie him down until 2029.

Sep 26, 22:16

Lionel Messi as he receives his 8th Ballon d Or award during the 2023 Ballon d Or France Football award

Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist announced: Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham in contention

Now the shortlist has been announced, Sports Mole takes a look at the top contenders to claim the Ballon d'Or for 2024.

Sep 4, 18:30

Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Lamine Yamal on June 30, 2024

Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo, William Saliba

Sports Mole selects its Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, including Lamine Yamal, Cody Gakpo and William Saliba.

Jul 15, 17:13

England manager Gareth Southgate and Bukayo Saka look dejected after losing the Euro 2020 final

Euro 2024 final: How have England, Spain fared in past major international finals?

Sports Mole looks at England and Spain's past experiences in major international tournament finals ahead of their Euro 2024 showdown in Berlin.

Jul 13, 21:08

Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014

Euro 2024 final: Spain vs. England all-time XI including Rooney, Ramos and Raul

Looking back over the long history of both nations featuring in the Euro 2024 final, Sports Mole selects an all-time Spain and England combined XI.

Jul 13, 13:55

Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their first goal on June 15, 2024

Preview: Spain vs. Georgia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between Spain and Georgia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Jun 30, 19:48

Spain's Rodri scores their first goal from the penalty spot on March 26, 2024

Spain Euro squad 2008 vs 2024: Rodri attempting to emulate Xavi

Sports Mole takes a look at three players in the current Spain squad who will be looking to emulate the roles of former European Championship winners.

Jun 13, 14:14

Italy's Paolo Maldini pictured at Euro 1996

The greatest European Championship XI of all time

Just ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole selects the greatest European Championship XI of all time.

Jun 6, 16:05

Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo on September 23, 2023

Arsenal to reignite Joao Cancelo interest next summer?

Arsenal could allegedly move for Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo next summer if Barcelona fail to sign him.

Dec 28, 17:26

Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Shakhtar Donetsk in 2011

Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Head-to-head record and past meetings

Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Oct 25, 07:55

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their second goal with Kieran Tierney on March 28, 2023

Spain vs. Scotland head-to-head record

Ahead of Scotland's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against Spain, Sports Mole looks at the past head-to-head record between the two nations.

Oct 11, 15:06

Lionel Messi celebrating scoring a goal for Inter Miami against Cruz Azul on July 22, 2023.

Joan Laporta says Barcelona "did everything" to re-sign Lionel Messi

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that his club "did everything" they could in a bid to bring Lionel Messi back to Camp Nou.

Jul 28, 14:49

Real Madrid's Eden Hazard pictured on July 23, 2022

Inter Miami want Eden Hazard following Real Madrid exit?

Inter Miami are reportedly in the process of convincing Eden Hazard to join Lionel Messi at the club, with the Belgian currently a free agent after leaving Real Madrid.

Jul 5, 23:11

A general shot of a football from May 2022

Preview: Cerezo Osaka vs. Vissel Kobe - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's J1 League clash between Cerezo Osaka and Vissel Kobe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Jun 8, 22:56

Barcelona players celebrate winning the La Liga title on May 20, 2023

Preview: Vissel Kobe vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Jun 4, 11:44

Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets on October 16, 2022

Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets reveals he has decided his future

Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets - out of contract this summer - says that he has reached a decision on his future.

May 3, 08:25

Barcelona coach Xavi reacts on March 19, 2023

Lamine Yamal, 15, named in Barcelona squad for Atletico Madrid game

Barcelona head coach Xavi names 15-year-old Lamine Yamal in his squad for Sunday's La Liga contest with Atletico Madrid.

Apr 22, 19:36

Barcelona's Ansu Fati pictured during the warm up before the match on October 20 2022

Ansu Fati 'wants Barcelona stay amid Manchester United, Tottenham interest'

Barcelona attacker Ansu Fati reportedly has no intention of leaving the club amid interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Apr 14, 14:18

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