Question 1

True or false: Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final against the Netherlands.

Accepted Answer

True. He volleyed home in the 116th minute, securing Spain's first World Cup title in a tense match.

Question 2

True or false: Iniesta played his entire club career exclusively for Barcelona's first team.

Accepted Answer

False. He joined Barcelona at age 12 but also played for Barcelona B before debuting for the first team in 2002.

Question 3

True or false: Iniesta was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 2010 for his World Cup heroics.

Accepted Answer

False. He finished second that year, behind Lionel Messi. Iniesta never won the Ballon d'Or, though many felt he deserved it.

Question 4

True or false: Iniesta's father was a professional footballer who played for Barcelona's youth academy.

Accepted Answer

False. His father, José Antonio, was a security guard, not a footballer. Iniesta’s talent was spotted early by local scouts.

Question 5

True or false: Iniesta was the captain of Spain when they won Euro 2012.

Accepted Answer

False. Iker Casillas was the captain. Iniesta was a key player and won Man of the Match in the final, but not the armband.

Question 6

True or false: Iniesta co-owns a winery in Spain that produces award-winning wines.

Accepted Answer

True. He and his family run Bodega Iniesta in Fuentealbilla, producing wines that have won international accolades.

Question 7

True or false: Iniesta's shirt number 8 was retired by Barcelona after he left the club in 2018.

Accepted Answer

True. Barcelona retired the number 8 in his honor, a rare tribute, though it was later given to Dani Alves in 2022.

Question 8

True or false: Iniesta has never received a red card in his entire professional career.

Accepted Answer

True. Remarkably, across over 900 matches for club and country, he was never sent off, showing his composed style.

Andrés Iniesta Trivia Questions