Andrés Iniesta

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Andrés Iniesta's trophy haul of 35 is unmatched by any other Spanish footballer, including nine La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns. He was the architect of Spain's golden era, scoring the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final and being named Player of the Tournament at Euro 2012. His individual accolades include the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award in 2012 and nine FIFPro World XI selections. Iniesta's elegance and creativity on the ball made him a fan favorite and a symbol of Barcelona's tiki-taka philosophy.

AwardsIniesta won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award in 2012 and was named IFFHS World's Best Playmaker in 2012 and 2013. He was included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI nine times and the UEFA Team of the Year six times. He was also named to the All-time UEFA Euro XI.

Honours & Distinctions

Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit

Spanish Government·2012

Awarded for his achievements in football.

UEFA Euro All-time XI

UEFA·2016

Selected as one of the best players in UEFA European Championship history.

Rankings & Lists

#19

FourFourTwo's Greatest Footballers of All Time

FourFourTwo·2020

#2nd

Ballon d'Or

France Football·2010

#3rd

Ballon d'Or

France Football·2012

Magazine Covers

World Soccer

2012-07

Iniesta: The Maestro

FourFourTwo

2015-06

Don Andrés

Records & Feats

Most decorated Spanish footballer of all time

Career Milestone·2018

Iniesta won 35 major trophies throughout his career, more than any other Spanish player.

Only player to win the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award and score the winning goal in a World Cup final in the same year

Historic First·2012

Iniesta won the 2012 UEFA Best Player award and scored the 2010 World Cup final winner.