The title of this post will always remain up for scrutiny and will never come down to the fact that the entire world agrees with one single person. And therefore I disagree with all those who believe that Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo or Kaka or Francesc Fabregas or Ronaldinho is the best player in the world.
The best player in the world award should probably go down to players who DON'T have a single off-day. And there is only one player that comes to my mind when you think of consistency in despair, consistency in triumph, consistency in defeat and consistency in victory. And that man is Andres Iniesta.
The diminutive Spaniard may not enlighten the field, or put on a show or even be cheered on with impeccable applause like some of the aforementioned illustrious names. But this guy has dug deep to do something that many have failed to do - be consistent at all times. Greatness comes to those who not only excel in style, but those who excel every damn time they work.
Iniesta has been a part of the Barcelona first team since the last 5 years. But nobody has even noticed him become a world-class artifact of footballing handicrafts. He is a player who can do anything you want him to. He passes perfectly, never loses the ball (read NEVERRRR), is always twisting and turning around the penalty area looking for those opportunities that miss the eyes of many greats.
Any one who admires, likes, enjoys or even is a part of FC Barcelona states that he/she loves Messi, Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Henry etc. But they never mention the 22-year old Iniesta. That is sheer injustice on the part of a player, who could demand any wage from any club. For Barca fans, his heart is set on finishing his career in the Catalan cathedral. But Real Madrid were willing to breach the Zinedine Zidane monster fee to sign the youngster whom Barcelona picked up from Albacete when he was only 12.
Genius knows no bounds, they say. Iniesta is genius, class and a genuine football star all combined into one big package. And when he runs, defenders with no previous bookings would be the only ones trying to close him down. Because you can't stop him unless you foul him.....
The best player in the world award should probably go down to players who DON'T have a single off-day. And there is only one player that comes to my mind when you think of consistency in despair, consistency in triumph, consistency in defeat and consistency in victory. And that man is Andres Iniesta.
The diminutive Spaniard may not enlighten the field, or put on a show or even be cheered on with impeccable applause like some of the aforementioned illustrious names. But this guy has dug deep to do something that many have failed to do - be consistent at all times. Greatness comes to those who not only excel in style, but those who excel every damn time they work.
Iniesta has been a part of the Barcelona first team since the last 5 years. But nobody has even noticed him become a world-class artifact of footballing handicrafts. He is a player who can do anything you want him to. He passes perfectly, never loses the ball (read NEVERRRR), is always twisting and turning around the penalty area looking for those opportunities that miss the eyes of many greats.
Any one who admires, likes, enjoys or even is a part of FC Barcelona states that he/she loves Messi, Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Henry etc. But they never mention the 22-year old Iniesta. That is sheer injustice on the part of a player, who could demand any wage from any club. For Barca fans, his heart is set on finishing his career in the Catalan cathedral. But Real Madrid were willing to breach the Zinedine Zidane monster fee to sign the youngster whom Barcelona picked up from Albacete when he was only 12.
Genius knows no bounds, they say. Iniesta is genius, class and a genuine football star all combined into one big package. And when he runs, defenders with no previous bookings would be the only ones trying to close him down. Because you can't stop him unless you foul him.....
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