#7 Andres Iniesta (Spain)
The man was adored wherever he played in Spain after scoring the winner in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final. He received a standing ovation wherever he went and rightly so - even by derby rivals Espanyol who he endeared himself to by paying tribute to their captain Dani Jarque who had passed away before the tournament.
No 34, Iniesta has walked away from European football with a trophy haul that includes four Champions League titles and nine La Liga titles - 33 club trophies in all. With two Euros to add to the World Cup, Iniesta has 35. In Russia, he will look to win his 36th.
In 2006, he was a rookie, playing just one game after they had sealed qualification to the knockout stages. 2010 was when he came of age despite injury fears almost keeping him at home. He overcame them all to eventually triumph and give Spain their first ever title.
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While 2010 was a forgettable outing, this edition will see him as the most senior player after Pepe Reina. It will be the last time we see him in a Spain shirt as he plans to retire from international duty after the World Cup.