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#2 Andres Iniesta: 2010 or 2012
Winner: Lionel Messi for both years
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Andres Iniesta is one of the best midfielders to lace up a pair of football shoes. His contributions to the game of football are unparalleled and Barcelona will definitely miss the presence of the midfield general this season. Iniesta, in both 2010 and 2012, had tremendous seasons. 2010 saw him lead his Spanish team to a World Cup triumph and 2012 saw him do the same, but this time it being a Euro victory. Barcelona won the league in 2010.
Andres Iniesta won the UEFA Best Player and Player of the Tournament (Euro) in 2012. He appeared in the FIFA FIFPro XI both the years and did the same with the UEFA Team of the Year. Even though he had modest contributions, with him contributing to just 10 goals in 2010 and 21 in 2012, his presence and playmaking abilities make him one of the most fondly remembered players who should have been graced with the award of best player in the world at least once.
