Q1. In which year and place was Andres Iniesta born?
A. 11 May 1984, Fuentealbilla, Spain
B. 11 May 1985, Madrid, Spain
C. 11 May 1983, Barcelona, Spain
D. 11 May 1984, Albacete city, Spain
Answer: A. 11 May 1984, Fuentealbilla, Spain
Q2. At what age did Iniesta leave his hometown to join FC Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Answer: B. 12
Q3. What was Iniesta’s first competitive appearance for Barcelona’s senior team?
A. 29 October 2002, UEFA Champions League vs Club Brugge
B. 21 December 2002, La Liga vs Mallorca
C. 2004 La Liga opener vs Racing Santander
D. 2005 Copa del Rey vs Gramenet
Answer: A. 29 October 2002, UEFA Champions League vs Club Brugge
Q4. In which season did Iniesta become a regular starter in Barcelona’s La Liga team, helping them win the title?
A. 2002–03
B. 2004–05
C. 2006–07
D. 2008–09
Answer: B. 2004–05
Q5. How many La Liga titles did Iniesta win with Barcelona?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Answer: C. 9
Q6. With how many UEFA Champions League titles is Iniesta the most decorated Spanish player in history?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C. 4
Q7. What is the famous nickname given to Iniesta’s last-minute goal against Chelsea in the 2009 UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg?
A. The Miracle of Stamford Bridge
B. Iniestazo
C. The Ghost Goal
D. The Iniesta Rocket
Answer: B. Iniestazo
Q8. In the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, against which team did Iniesta score the winning goal in the 116th minute?
A. Netherlands
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. England
Answer: A. Netherlands
Q9. What message did Iniesta reveal on his undershirt after scoring the 2010 World Cup final winner?
A. “For my family”
B. “Dani Jarque, always with us”
C. “Campeones”
D. “Visca Barça”
Answer: B. “Dani Jarque, always with us”
Q10. In which major tournament was Iniesta named Player of the Tournament after Spain’s victory?
A. 2008 UEFA Euro
B. 2010 FIFA World Cup
C. 2012 UEFA Euro
D. 2014 FIFA World Cup
Answer: C. 2012 UEFA Euro
Q11. How many senior international caps did Iniesta earn for Spain before retiring from international football in 2018?
A. 98
B. 114
C. 120
D. 131
Answer: D. 131
Q12. Which legendary midfield trio did Iniesta form at Barcelona under Pep Guardiola that defined tiki-taka football?
A. Iniesta, Xavi, Messi
B. Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets
C. Iniesta, Fabregas, Xavi
D. Iniesta, Busquets, Pedro
Answer: B. Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets
Q13. What is one of Iniesta’s signature skills, involving a quick push of the ball between his feet?
A. La Croqueta
B. The Roulette
C. The Step-over
D. The Elastico
Answer: A. La Croqueta
Q14. How many total major trophies (club and country) is Iniesta widely recognised as the most decorated Spanish footballer with (primarily from his Barcelona era)?
A. 28
B. 32
C. 35
D. 40
Answer: C. 35
Q15. In which year did Iniesta sign a “lifetime contract” with Barcelona before eventually leaving in 2018?
A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
Answer: D. 2017
Q16. For which Japanese club did Iniesta play from 2018 to 2023, winning the Emperor’s Cup in 2019?
A. Yokohama F. Marinos
B. Vissel Kobe
C. Urawa Red Diamonds
D. Kashima Antlers
Answer: B. Vissel Kobe
Q17. Which additional trophy did Iniesta help Vissel Kobe win in 2020?
A. J1 League
B. AFC Champions League
C. Japanese Super Cup
D. Emperor’s Cup
Answer: C. Japanese Super Cup
Q18. Which UAE Pro League club was Iniesta’s final professional club before retiring in October 2024?
A. Al Ain
B. Emirates Club
C. Al Jazira
D. Sharjah
Answer: B. Emirates Club
Q19. On what exact date in 2024 did Andres Iniesta announce his retirement from professional football?
A. 7 October 2024
B. 20 May 2024
C. 11 May 2024
D. 1 July 2024
Answer: A. 7 October 2024
Q20. How many goals did Iniesta score in his senior international career for Spain?
A. 8
B. 11
C. 13
D. 22
Answer: C. 13
Q21. In which year was Iniesta awarded UEFA Best Player in Europe?
A. 2009
B. 2010
C. 2012
D. 2015
Answer: C. 2012
Q22. How many times was Iniesta named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI during his career?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: D. 9
Q23. Iniesta was part of Barcelona’s historic trebles in which two seasons?
A. 2008–09 and 2014–15
B. 2009–10 and 2015–16
C. 2010–11 and 2017–18
D. 2005–06 and 2011–12
Answer: A. 2008–09 and 2014–15
Q24. Who was Iniesta’s wife, whom he married in July 2012 shortly after winning Euro 2012?
A. Sara Carbonero
B. Anna Ortiz
C. Shakira
D. Georgina Rodriguez
Answer: B. Anna Ortiz
Q25. How many children do Andres Iniesta and Anna Ortiz have together (as of 2024)?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: C. 5
