Andres Iniesta

Qualities Evaluation

Andres INIESTA   (Spain)

11 May 1984
Attacking midfielder
1m69
64 Kg






Wikipedia

Andrés Iniesta is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. He came through La Masia. He was an integral part of the Barcelona side in 2009.


Overall


He is considered to be one of the finest footballers of his generation and one of the most complete midfielders of his time. Iniesta won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award in 2012.


Steadiness


Regularity
Difficult to be more regular, he is undoubtedly a key player of the two biggest teams in the world since 2004.

Shape
He is always one of the key elements of FC Barcelona , author of numerous assists .


Offensive skills


Pass
He excels in this area which is the strength of the barca.

Finishing
He doesn't be often in this position , but when it happens he doesn't fail.

Long range shooting
He doesn't excel in this area but he still has a good shoot technique.

Dribbling
He can easily eliminate many opponents to create good opportunities.

Creativity
His vision of the game is the greatest and his passes are always given at the right time.

Pace
He is very active in the game



Defensive skills


Pressing
The pressing is essential in the Total Football played by the Barca, so he takes his part of the work.

Tactics

Tactical thinking
He has very good tactics knowledge.

Adaptability;
He can play at every offensive position.


Mental


Experience
He is one of the most successful players in the world , so he is also one of the most experienced .

Aggressiveness
He is soft player.

Team play
Model in terms of behavior in and off the field .

Influence in the team
He is one the leader of the Barça.

Big games
he has been brillant in many finals in Spain as Barcelona

Assurance
He builds a strong confidence with his numerous successes.

Physical

Speed
It is slow over long distances.

Acceleration
Its acceleration offsets its slowness.

Physical impact
This may be his only weak point , it resists badly duels .

Stamina
He stays at a good level all the game.

Fragility
Almost never hurt.