Who is Andres Iniesta?
Andres Iniesta is a professional footballer from Spain who plays as a central midfielder for the Japanese club Vissel Kobe.
He served as the captain for three seasons at Barcelona and spent most of his career at Barcelona.
Andres Iniesta: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity
A popular Footballer Andres Iniesta was born on 11 May 1984 as Andrés Iniesta Luján in Fuentealbilla, Spain. He belongs to the Spanish ethnicity.
His father is José Antonio Iniesta and his mother is María Luján. He has a sister named Maribel Iniesta.
Furthermore, the family was from Fuentealbilla, a small village in the province of Albacete, Castile–La Mancha, Spain.
In which school did Andres Iniesta attend?
Andres Iniesta attended school in Fuentealbilla. Other detailed information about his education is not available.
Andres Iniesta: Early Life Profession and Career
Andres Iniesta started his career in Barcelona. Moreover, Iniesta featured in 37 out of 38 league games—more than any other player—although 25 of these were substitute appearances in the 2004–05 season, and scored twice as Barcelona won La Liga.
Iniesta’s profile continues to rise and he earned plaudits for his willingness to play in any position for his team.
He lifted the Joan Gamper Trophy as the captain of the team after a 4–0 victory over the German side Bayern Munich in the pre-season.
As well, Andres Iniesta was elected the fourth-choice captain behind, in order of preference, Carles Puyol, Xavi, and Víctor Valdés; all four were products of the Barcelona youth system at the start of the season in 2008–09.
Furthermore, During the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, he scored a vital equalizer in the final minute of stoppage time, with a curling strike securing the tie on away goals as the match finished 1-1.
In the 2009 Champions League final, he missed pre-season fitness training due to a thigh tear suffered.
In December 2013, Andres Iniesta signed a new contract with Barcelona, keeping him at the club until 2018.
Japanese club Vissel Kobe announced the signing of Iniesta on a three-year deal on 24 May 2018.
Finally, on 22 July, he made his debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Kazuma Watanabe in a 0–3 defeat against Shonan Bellmare
Achievement and Awards
Andres Iniesta has won La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona.
He has won international trophies with Spain such as FIFA World Cup in 2010, UEFA European Championship in 2008, and 2012.
Besides he has won individual awards UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament (2008, 2012), and La Liga Best Spanish Player in 2009.
Andres Iniesta: Controversy and Rumor
In 2011, Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta revealed Manchester United players were angry with the Catalan giants and opened up about their controversial win over Chelsea two years previously.
How much is the net worth of Andres Iniesta?
He earns $30 million per annum from his profession.
Andres Iniesta estimated net worth is about $90 million.
Body measurement: Height, Weight
Andres Iniesta has a fit and fine body with black and short hair and with blue eyes.
Besides, he is 5 feet 7 inches tall with a body mass of 68 kg.
Social media
Andres Iniesta is active on Facebook with more than 26m followers, Twitter with more than 23.7m followers, and Instagram with more than 25.6m followers.
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Andres Iniesta's Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | July | Saturday |
| 2024 | July | Monday |
| 2025 | July | Tuesday |
| 2026 | July | Wednesday |
| 2027 | July | Thursday |
Andres Iniesta's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May | Thursday |
| 2024 | May | Saturday |
| 2025 | May | Sunday |
| 2026 | May | Monday |
| 2027 | May | Tuesday |
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