Andrés Iniesta Player Career Award Mansory

A product of the La Masia academy, he formed part of the wonder trio with Xavi and Messi that made Barcelona’s “Tiki-Taka” a global trademark. In the Blaugrana shirt, he won everything there was to win, collecting 32 trophies, including 9 Spanish league titles and 4 UEFA Champions Leagues, and was a key protagonist in two historic “Trebles” (2009 and 2015).

But it was with Spain that he became immortal: his was the decisive goal in the 116th minute of the final against the Netherlands that gifted Spain its first historic World Cup in 2010, nestled between two European Championship victories (2008 and 2012).

After bringing his class to Japan with Vissel Kobe, he leaves a legacy made not only of titles but of elegance and fair play, making him the eternal “Illusionist” of world football.