At 39 years old, about to turn 40 in May, Andrés Iniesta has reached 1,000 professional games. The round number, according to the accounts kept by his representation agency, was celebrated on the day of the Emirati League that Emirates FC played against Ajman, in their 12th match. They lost 2-0, with Andrés as the starter playing 80 minutes. As it was at home, there was no tribute, which will be held at their stadium on March 8 against Al Bataeh.To those 12 matches with Emirates FC, we must add the 723 played with Barça, which include the 49 with Barça B and the 674 with the first team), the 131 internationals with the senior Spanish team and the 134 matches with Vissel Kobe. A total of 1,000 games, in which he has scored 104 goals, provided 192 assists and won 38 titles, including a World Cup, 2 European Championships, 4 Champions Leagues and 10 Leagues. In none of those 1,000 games has he ever seen a red card.In a statement, Andrés Iniesta explains that “reaching this figure is something very special for me. When I played on the Fuentealbilla court or in Albacete, my dream was to be a footballer, but I could never imagine that I could enjoy such a long and beautiful career.” And he adds: “I feel privileged for everything I have been able to experience and for all the love received during these years. A thousand thanks to everyone who has supported me, especially my parents and family, for their unconditional support.”
At 39 years old, about to turn 40 in May, Andrés Iniesta has reached 1,000 professional games. The round number, according to the accounts kept by his representation agency, was celebrated on the day of the Emirati League that Emirates FC played against Ajman, in their 12th match. They lost 2-0, with Andrés as the starter playing 80 minutes. As it was at home, there was no tribute, which will be held at their stadium on March 8 against Al Bataeh.
To those 12 matches with Emirates FC, we must add the 723 played with Barça, which include the 49 with Barça B and the 674 with the first team), the 131 internationals with the senior Spanish team and the 134 matches with Vissel Kobe. A total of 1,000 games, in which he has scored 104 goals, provided 192 assists and won 38 titles, including a World Cup, 2 European Championships, 4 Champions Leagues and 10 Leagues. In none of those 1,000 games has he ever seen a red card.
In a statement, Andrés Iniesta explains that “reaching this figure is something very special for me. When I played on the Fuentealbilla court or in Albacete, my dream was to be a footballer, but I could never imagine that I could enjoy such a long and beautiful career.” And he adds: “I feel privileged for everything I have been able to experience and for all the love received during these years. A thousand thanks to everyone who has supported me, especially my parents and family, for their unconditional support.”
