Former Barcelona midfielder Andreas Iniesta celebrated his 39th birthday on the 11th of May 2023 and he took to Instagram a day after to express gratitude to everyone who wished him well on his special day.
Iniesta, who currently plays for Vissel Kobe in Japan was seen in a picture posted by him with his wife and 5 children.
He captioned the post with: “What a special day!!!! Thank you very, very much for all the expressions of affection! Happy 39! ❤️”
The Spaniard has made three appearances for Vissel Kobe in the 2023 J. League season and his current deal with the Japanese side expires next January.
Iniesta was spotted in April enjoying the Sakura season in Japan as he continues to enjoy the twilight of an illustrious career which he has had.
The retired La Roja scored 57 goals in 669 games for FC Barcelona and garnered 141 assists whilst representing the Spanish club.
Andreas Iniesta is the 5th highest paid player in the World and he is the biggest star of the J League just like Portuguese great Cristiano Ronaldo is the biggest name of the Saudi Arabia Pro League.
He is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of football because of how wonderful he was in the middle of the park.
Andreas Iniesta Lujan played alongside another man who was recently in the news for reasons pertaining to his exit from Barcelona. The man is Sergio Busquets.
It was confirmed during the week that the Spaniard would be leaving Barcelona on the expiration of his contract at the end of June after 18 years.
Iniesta might be joined in Asia by the midfield general who also had an illustrious career as he is expected to pen a deal with Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hilal.
Who is Andreas Iniesta?
He is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and is the captain of Japanese side Vissel Kobe.
When was Xavi Iniesta born?
Iniesta was born on the 11th of May 1984.
How many years did Iniesta captain Barcelona?
Xavi Iniesta captained Barcelona for three seasons.
When did Xavi Iniesta leave Barcelona?
He left Barcelona in 2018 to join Vissel Kobe on a three-year-deal.
Trophies Iniesta has won (club wise and Internationally)
In Barcelona, Xavi Iniesta lifted 30 trophies in total including the UEFA Champions League on five different occasions and the Spanish La Liga in 9 different times.
At Vissel Kobe, The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner has won the Emperor Cup and the Japanese Super Cup with Vissel Kobe.
Internationally, he was amongst the team that led Spain to the 2008 and 2012 European Championship alongside the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Is Xavi Iniesta married?
The Spaniard is married to Anna Ortiz; the pair started dating in 2008 and they tied the knot on the 8th of July 2012.
Iniesta's children
Xavi Iniesta and Anna Ortiz have three daughters, Valeria who was born in 2011, Siena who was born in May 2017 and Olympia born in February 2023.
The couple also have two sons Paolo Andrea born in May 2015 and Romeo born in June 2019.
They lost an unborn child, a son, as a result of miscarriage in March 2014.
Xavi Iniesta's religion
Xavi Iniesta is a Christian and he is a devoted catholic.
How many years did Lionel Messi and Xavi Iniesta play together?
Iniesta and Lionel Messi played together for 14 years at FC Barcelona.
Iniesta, who currently plays for Vissel Kobe in Japan was seen in a picture posted by him with his wife and 5 children.
He captioned the post with: “What a special day!!!! Thank you very, very much for all the expressions of affection! Happy 39! ❤️”
The Spaniard has made three appearances for Vissel Kobe in the 2023 J. League season and his current deal with the Japanese side expires next January.
Iniesta was spotted in April enjoying the Sakura season in Japan as he continues to enjoy the twilight of an illustrious career which he has had.
The retired La Roja scored 57 goals in 669 games for FC Barcelona and garnered 141 assists whilst representing the Spanish club.
Andreas Iniesta is the 5th highest paid player in the World and he is the biggest star of the J League just like Portuguese great Cristiano Ronaldo is the biggest name of the Saudi Arabia Pro League.
He is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of football because of how wonderful he was in the middle of the park.
Andreas Iniesta Lujan played alongside another man who was recently in the news for reasons pertaining to his exit from Barcelona. The man is Sergio Busquets.
It was confirmed during the week that the Spaniard would be leaving Barcelona on the expiration of his contract at the end of June after 18 years.
Iniesta might be joined in Asia by the midfield general who also had an illustrious career as he is expected to pen a deal with Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hilal.
Who is Andreas Iniesta?
He is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and is the captain of Japanese side Vissel Kobe.
When was Xavi Iniesta born?
Iniesta was born on the 11th of May 1984.
How many years did Iniesta captain Barcelona?
Xavi Iniesta captained Barcelona for three seasons.
When did Xavi Iniesta leave Barcelona?
He left Barcelona in 2018 to join Vissel Kobe on a three-year-deal.
Trophies Iniesta has won (club wise and Internationally)
In Barcelona, Xavi Iniesta lifted 30 trophies in total including the UEFA Champions League on five different occasions and the Spanish La Liga in 9 different times.
At Vissel Kobe, The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner has won the Emperor Cup and the Japanese Super Cup with Vissel Kobe.
Internationally, he was amongst the team that led Spain to the 2008 and 2012 European Championship alongside the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Is Xavi Iniesta married?
The Spaniard is married to Anna Ortiz; the pair started dating in 2008 and they tied the knot on the 8th of July 2012.
Iniesta's children
Xavi Iniesta and Anna Ortiz have three daughters, Valeria who was born in 2011, Siena who was born in May 2017 and Olympia born in February 2023.
The couple also have two sons Paolo Andrea born in May 2015 and Romeo born in June 2019.
They lost an unborn child, a son, as a result of miscarriage in March 2014.
Xavi Iniesta's religion
Xavi Iniesta is a Christian and he is a devoted catholic.
How many years did Lionel Messi and Xavi Iniesta play together?
Iniesta and Lionel Messi played together for 14 years at FC Barcelona.
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