Nederlands | English | Deutsch | Türkçe

Project Sports

Questions and answers about sports

What position did Iniesta?

2 min read

Asked by: Emily Ross

Is Iniesta a holding midfielder?

He currently plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona, and the Spanish national team and is a favourite amongst the Barça fans. At the age of 12, Iniesta was spotted by Barça scouts at his local club Albacete Balompié.



Andres Iniesta.

Full name Andrés Iniesta Luján
Position Midfielder
Number 8

What type of midfielder is Iniesta?

Andrés Iniesta

Personal information
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team Vissel Kobe
Number 8

Is Iniesta a Mezzala?

FAMOUS MEZZALA PLAYERS OVER THE YEARS



The mezzala position in midfield has been represented by some of the best football players of their respective generations. Spanish midfield maestro Andres Iniesta used to play as a mezzala at times for both Spain and Barcleona alongside another midfield legend Xavi Hernandez.

How do you play like Iniesta?


You can actually train by going through the middle through the right side through the back through the left side. Training yourself to bring the ball into different areas.

What type of midfielder is Xavi?

Xavi Hernández will go down as one of the greatest midfield maestros in the history of football. His control of the game, passing and understanding of the Barcelona system made him a hero for all culés. Over his career he won many major honours at both club and international level.

Who invented La Croqueta in soccer?

Although made famous by Spain’s Andres Iniesta, the move was actually pioneered by Michael Laudrup back in the 80s.

What skill move is La Croqueta?

To do La Croqueta, it all comes down to moving the right analog stick in a particular way. You need to hold it to either the right or left of the player with the ball, depending on which direction you want your player to move the ball.

What is a Croqueta in soccer?

If you can do it quickly use the inside of your foot to push the ball across your body to your other foot then with your second touch push the ball out straight and pass the defender.

What is the McGeady spin?

The McGeady Spin is a legacy of the talents of Aiden McGeady who in his time at various of his clubs, split those supports in his achievements & ability, yet no one can deny his talent, and The McGeady Spin is a clear example of his talent in practise that amazes all.

How do you master La Croqueta?

Get the foot inside of this foot to the side of the ball. And what you're just gonna do is then essentially glide it across the surface.