Andrés Iniesta is 42 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 11 May 1984.
Spanish midfielder who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final and won four Champions Leagues with Barcelona
Did you know?He grew up in a small village where his family owned a vineyard, and he later launched his own successful international wine label.
Quick facts
Date of birth11 May 1984
Age42
NationalitySpanish
BirthplaceFuentealbilla, Spain
Occupationassociation football player
Editor's Take:
Andrés Iniesta was one of the most elegant midfielders football has seen. He grew up in a small village in Castile–La Mancha and joined Barcelona's La Masia academy at 12. Small and quiet, he controlled games with his close control and timing. Alongside Xavi and Lionel Messi, he formed the heart of Barcelona's great passing teams. He won four Champions League titles with the club. In the 2010 World Cup final, he scored the extra-time winner against the Netherlands. Even fans of Barcelona's rivals applauded him. He later played in Japan and the UAE before retiring in 2024.
Andrés Iniesta Luján (Spanish pronunciation:; born 11 May 1984) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the manager of UAE First Division League club Gulf United.
