Andrés Iniesta is a soccer player of Spanish origin; His career developed and reached its peak with the Barcelona club and thanks to his participation in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where he was a key player in the victory of the first World Cup for Spain. Currently, he plays in the midfielder position in the Japanese league.
He is recognized for having won 39 titles, 32 of them during his time at Barcelona FC, which crowned him as one of the best midfielders in Spanish and world football.
In this selection of the best phrases of Andrés Iniesta You will find a sample of his way of understanding the sport, the effort and the world of football in general.
His long career seems to have no end and football is more than his job, it is his passion and eternal life. Which has been made clear in this compilation of quotes and reflections by Andrés Iniesta about sport and the impact it has had on his personal life.
No person who loves their job wants to give it up.
11. Nowadays I like to think a lot about playing, that is what fascinates me the most.
A passion never goes out.
12. Barça is my home and it couldn’t be better than there.
Grateful to the club that opened its arms to him.
13. This is what I have experienced since I was a child, which was always winning and winning, and you have that competitiveness gene, even though it is expressed in different ways.
Competition, not only between rivals but also between colleagues themselves, is the order of the day.
14. Perfection does not exist.
We can all be our best version, but we will continue to make mistakes.
15. If you win without sacrifice you enjoy it but it is more satisfying when you have fought.
Winning is enjoyable in any way, but when you risk everything, it has a different flavor.
16. Football is not a science. We play like this because it suits us.
Each team has its strategy depending on what is best for them.
17. There are times when your mind is very vulnerable. You feel many doubts.
It’s normal to feel insecure from time to time, but it’s important not to get stuck in that feeling.
18. I don’t consider myself a star.
He never clung to his fame to believe himself more than others.
19. I don’t play to win Ballon d’Ors, I play to be happy.
Yes, triumphs are important, but enjoying what you do is more important.
20. At 12 years old it is not easy to separate from your family, but it has been worth it.
All soccer players have to give up something to be on the field.
21. I like to watch football, no matter what teams or players are on the field.
Soccer is a sport that should unite us, regardless of our preferences.
22. I have always tried to show myself as I am. It is true that when you have more experience, other people’s views of you change a little.
Everyone has an opinion of you that can change with your actions.
23. I have pushed myself, I have let myself and I think the time has come.
It feels good to know that everything was worth it.
24. Long live Barça, long live Catalonia and long live Fuentealbilla!
His greatest happiness will always be having been part of Barcelona.
25. I have the feeling that people respect me and that there is affection for me. That makes me happy.
The importance of having positive people around you is that they infect you with their joy.
26. Some people like you and some people don’t. In the end one simply has to be oneself.
Don’t be afraid to be yourself and turn a deaf ear to those who criticize cruelly.
27. People see footballers as different beings, as if we were untouchable, as if nothing ever happened to us, but we are people.
It is common for us to forget that big stars are also people who suffer and deserve privacy.
28. I would love to return to Barcelona. I would like to help the institution.
A dream that can become a long-term project.
29. Small players learn to be intuitive, to anticipate, to protect the ball.
All newbies learn as they gain experience.
30. There is no rule that says a footballer must be ‘this tall’ and ‘this wide’.
What is essential is to have excellent physical endurance.
31. When our football days are over, that’s all we are: people.
People who have a different job, but who are still ordinary people.
32. You have different types of people in life, so why should it be different in football?
It is, especially within football, where we can find a lot of diversity.
33. Of course we are privileged, but in tangible things, we are equal.
Many of those at the top want to be recognized as ordinary people too, apart from their work.
34. I feel proud and at peace with myself. My only goal was to succeed at this club and I achieved it.
Being at peace with his participation within Barcelona.
35. What I do when I speak in public is try to do my best and try to make everyone feel comfortable with my words. Sometimes achieving this is very difficult, but I do my best.
Players even have to learn how to communicate with the press.
36. In the end, the versatility of the team is what is important and knowing when to use one or the other and even different ways of playing in each game. That makes us stronger.
A team is strong, as measured by the adaptability of its players.
37. I have given everything to the club and I would never feel happy if I feel like I am not giving it my best.
When we love what we do, we always give our all.
38. We have all done an incredible job. We don’t even realize what we’ve messed up. We don’t know the scope of this. Is incredible.
Speaking with pride about the teamwork of his clubs.
39. In the past, I had my idols, but today I enjoy learning from all the football I watch.
Everyone has something to teach you, there is no such thing as an unimportant lesson.
40. When you need help, you have to look for it: sometimes, it is necessary. People are specialists; that’s what they are for. You have to use them.
It’s always okay to ask for help if you need it and learn from those who have more experience than you.
41. Becoming something or someone in football is difficult. In fact, the rare thing is to become someone.
Clarifying a sad truth that fans don’t see.
42. I will continue to help the team succeed.
We can help in thousands of ways, from the spotlight to behind the scenes.
43. My father has made a museum with my clippings and photographs.
A father proud of his son’s career.
44. In Brazil we learned that if you are not at 100% any rival will beat you.
You should never underestimate any rival, because they all have the same objective: to win.
45. The beginnings were not easy, there was talk of a loan, but I always preferred to play ten minutes at Barça than more at another team.
It is common for the beginnings to be difficult, but once you take the course, nothing stops you.
46. I would like you to invite me to La Bombonera, because the atmosphere there is spectacular.
La Bombonera is, according to the opinion of fans and experts, one of the best soccer fields in the world.
47. Before I didn’t have the mentality of wanting to be a coach, but now it’s something I have in mind.
Changing your perspective from player to coach. A very interesting change.
48. 22 years ago I came by car with my family and today they are here with me. I had between my eyebrows to succeed. I have achieved it.
Family should be there for you when you start your dreams and to celebrate your achievements.
49. There are no words to describe what it feels like to win a World Cup. It’s incredible the way it has been, what it has cost.
Talking about his winning goal that gave Spain victory in the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
50. In the playground he always played against much bigger children and always wanted the ball. Without her, I feel lost.
You should never be intimidated by the appearances of others.
