Spain 
Iniesta worked his way through Barcelona's youth academy to become an integral player in Frank Rijkaard and then Luis Aragones' sides.
The 24-year-old operates in midfield, preferring to play centrally; but his quality means he can be utilised out wide.
He made his Barca debut in 2002 before going on to secure a permanent position in the first-team, featuring in 37 of the side's 38 league games in the 2004/05 campaign.
Iniesta's growing reputation eventually saw him awarded with his first international cap in 2006.
Iniesta, who is not afraid to grab a game by the scruff of its neck, played a vital role in Spain's push for this summer's finals, playing in 11 of their 12 qualifying matches.
The attacking midfielder demonstrated his worth with three assists and three goals in those games.
With opposition defenders likely to be focused on nullifying the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Iniesta could well prove to be a dangerous weapon.
