Andres Iniesta

It's safe to say that unless you are a major soccer enthusiast in America, you have not heard of Andres Iniesta. This is precisely why I want to write the player spotlight on him this week because he is a world talent that deserves much more attention than he receives. Iniesta plays in a roaming midfield role for F.C. Barcelona and the national team of Spain.
Iniesta is an extremely versatile player. He plays as a winger, attacking midfielder, link-up player; he can basically do it all. He's the ultimate utility player. He's a very hard-working and solid defender within a system, but his clean technique and mature decision making make him stand out to me.
There is nothing flashy or Hollywood about Iniesta. He plays simple, buzzes around the pitch very busy, and just makes incredibly difficult passes look effortless. He's nothing to brag about in size, strength, or speed, but his mind for the game and ability on the ball separates him.
Please check out the Champions League Final coming up in the next few weeks to get a glimpse of Iniesta playing for Barcelona. He's a great talent for young players to study because he's hard proof that smart, simple, steady players can make it to the top of world soccer.