Andrés Iniesta

[BarcaGirl]

+1

also lol at more intelligent than Messi

 

[Ode to Django]

I don't see anything wrong with his statement, i'd disagree that he's as consistent though.

My main gripe with Iniesta is his final product be it the last assist or goal, he'll do something awesome to get in a great position only to fluff it. But he is a joy to watch & also comes across as a genuine nice guy.

 

[La Furia]

+1

also lol at more intelligent than Messi

I don't see how that's funny at all, Iniesta doesn't have nearly the same athleticism Messi has, and so to be as good as he has requires being more resourceful.

He's not more consistent than Messi, but there is a certain element of Iniesta's game that is unmatched, he's so talented on the ball and very resourceful without being a freak of nature like Messi is.

And that's not an insult to Messi, Messi isn't the best pure athlete out there either (Hi Ronaldo), but he's more of one than Iniesta is.

 

[jiopi]

There certainly is an argument, Iniesta is more consistent, better technically and is more intelligent, Messi is a better athlete and he scores so obviously he gets the glory. Definitely doesn't mean he's a better footballer.

Dafuq did I just read?

 

[DavidVillano1]

In my view, a slight issue with Iniesta is consistency(not in the big games) Messi and Xavi are more consistent over a season. Don't buy into this more intelligent and better technically aspect either. Messi has a fantastic footballing brain.

 

[Elite-BkD]

To clarify, Iniesta plays at a high level *throughout the 90 minutes* much more consistently than Messi. Mess regularly has games where his touch/decision making/passing are all pretty distinctly off and then he'll pop in with a nice goal or two which is really a case of capitalizing on his team's complete domination of the match rather than directly being a huge cause of said domination, which Iniesta very nearly always is.

 

[DavidVillano1]

I've watched Barcelona regularly for years now and since Messi began this great form under Pep and onwards, I can safely say I can count on two hands(maybe even one) the amount of times Messi has had games as you described.

Iniesta on the other hand.....

 

[alex88bg]

Elite BKD i can safely say that your latests posts gave me cancer.I love Iniesta to death but you got to get those trolls out of your head man,that sort of thinking is just ughh...

 

[ricknattery]

To clarify, Iniesta plays at a high level *throughout the 90 minutes* much more consistently than Messi. Mess regularly has games where his touch/decision making/passing are all pretty distinctly off and then he'll pop in with a nice goal or two which is really a case of capitalizing on his team's complete domination of the match rather than directly being a huge cause of said domination, which Iniesta very nearly always is.

You will not find many people in agreement with you. One of the things that makes Messi the best is his consistency(scoring, assisting, dribbling past players, through balls,... on virtually every game?) Iniesta(who in my opinion is the second most talented player in the world) is not near that level of consistency and it's one of the capabilities he does not have in order to compete with Messi on an individual level. Just read all the posts refering to your statement. Iniesta is no way near Messi's level of consistency

 

[DonAndres]

To clarify, Iniesta plays at a high level *throughout the 90 minutes* much more consistently than Messi. Mess regularly has games where his touch/decision making/passing are all pretty distinctly off and then he'll pop in with a nice goal or two which is really a case of capitalizing on his team's complete domination of the match rather than directly being a huge cause of said domination, which Iniesta very nearly always is.

I can kind of see where you are getting at. Iniesta is more involved in the buildup play and the entire thing throughout the match while Messi's main strength is in the final stage of the buildup during the goalscoring opportunities. Obviously Messi does contribute a lot throughout the entire match as well but Iniesta is more prominent during the buildup play. However this can be used in Messi's favor as he saves energy for when he's needed the most and can read what to do on which attacks and what could come out of it in the end. This is great for his endurance, energy, and it's the reason he can go throughout the season playing up to 70 games. Also in the long run it will make Messi more physically long-lasting because he won't drop much of his speed or acceleration and can play at top level for a great amount of time. Plus Messi already has an amazing regimen with constant stretching and conditioning for his muscles so that they never wear down and so that he can avoid injury. He also has a physio with him at all times (even Argentina games). From what i have read he has an extremely healthy diet and gets necessary nutritional supplements (not drugs, everyday supplements) along with ample rest so that he is healthy and ready to play. This is why i'd say that while Cristiano is the more physically capable athlete right now in the short run, Messi will be more long-lasting and enduring in the long run. This makes him even more consistent over the course of his career and could possibly end up with well over 700 official goals.

 

[Caps]

You will not find many people in agreement with you. One of the things that makes Messi the best is his consistency(scoring, assisting, dribbling past players, through balls,... on virtually every game?) Iniesta(who in my opinion is the second most talented player in the world) is not near that level of consistency and it's one of the capabilities he does not have in order to compete with Messi on an individual level. Just read all the posts refering to your statement. Iniesta is no way near Messi's level of consistency

You completely missed the point of (or just don't understand) what he meant.

 

[ricknattery]

You completely missed the point of (or just don't understand) what he meant.

I just didnt even mentioned his "point" because it doesnt make any sense. "Iniesta performs greatly throughout the whole game unlike Messi" which is true only in a handful of games. Messi performs to his full potencial the whole match(reaching higher levels than Iniesta) during pretty much the same few games, plus he delivers even when he has a bad day, unlike Iniesta or any other footballer on the planet.

Who is more consistent? It's a no-brainer...

 

[oz187]

The main reason Iniesta has had less consistency is because of all his injuries. That and Messi can mask a lesser performance with a couple of goals. Mind you, if Iniesta had the defenders marking him the way they mark Messi he would be less effective.

 

[ShandyFFM]

Amazzzzzzing ... was searching for this ... Thanks allas perfect work !

 

[Garrus]

The one thing that iniesta has over messi is these moments where he turns berserk!!, The super cup anyone ??, Against RM in camp nou a few months back, Holy shit!, He f**king went nuts, He single handedly made a laughing stock our of them, That levante game is another example.