Andrés Iniesta (Fuentealbilla, Albacete, May 11, 1984), popularly known asIniesta is a Catalan footballer. He plays midfield and belongs to the staff of FCBarcelona.
Andrés Iniesta joined FC Barcelona in September 1996 when he was 12 years, noting the child Brunete tournament, in which he participated as a playerAlbacete Balompié. In a short time became one of the young promises of theranks of FC Barcelona.
He spent two seasons at Barcelona B until, in the 2002-2003 season, debuted in the first team from the hand of coach Louis van Gaal.
For two seasons, 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, combined with Barcelona Bmatches with some first-team games.
In the 2004-2005 season finally joined the first team, and participated actively in achieving the champion of the Spanish League football. Although it was not a regular starter in the team of Frank Rijkaard, used to be the first player to take the field in the second period. In fact, only lost one league game and wasinvolved in 37 games, the player in the squad who played more games, along with Samuel Eto'o.
On May 17, 2006 participated in the final of the Champions League in which the FC Barcelona won and won his second title.
His back was initially the number 24, but the June 19, 2007 he was awarded the 8 left by Giuly. This had led him back earlier in lower grades.
On January 25, 2008 renewed with FC Barcelona until June 30, 2014, increasing his buyout clause from 60 million to 150 million euros.
He made the goal that crowned world champion Spain and 2010.
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