Iniesta, best builder of world game of 2012
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics has appointed Andres Iniesta as the best 'playmaker' in 2012, ahead of Xavi and Messi.

Third in the recent classification of FIFA Golden Ball and recognized as the best player in Europe by UEFA, the manchego adds a new recognition.

Xavi had won this award four consecutive years, from 2008 to 2011, and Messi Barca fully complete a podium for the second consecutive.


Andres Iniesta has been designated by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) as Iniesta, builder best game in the world, 2012, ahead of two more Barca: Xavi and Messi. The Terrassa had won this award the last four years, from 2008 to 2011 - and Argentina was second last year. Thus, these three players of FC Barcelona again occupy the top three positions on the podium for the second consecutive year last year, Messi and Iniesta Xavi finished behind.

This award is further recognition of Iniesta, third in the recent classification of FIFA Ballon d'Or and voted the best player in Europe by UEFA. This time has been the media specialist and experts from around the world responsible for making the ratings. The '8 'Barca has prevailed with 146 points, while Xavi and Messi have added 128 and 98, respectively. The fourth has been Pirlo, with 87, and fifth, Özil, with 43.

With Xavi and Iniesta wins has been Barca winner in five of the seven editions of the award, has been awarded since 2006. Only Zidane, the same 2006, and Kaka, in 2007, have broken the supremacy of FC Barcelona as great builders of factory game. This year has been out Cesc, who was present in the top 10 since 2007.