"My heart is in Kobe" ..."J League Six-Year Played" Gylfa Wolkle Midfielder's Unwavering Affection After Retirement

"My heart is in Kobe" ..."J League Six-Year Played" Gylfa Wolkle Midfielder's Unwavering Affection After Retirement

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Iniesta, who played in the Japanese J-League, did not forget his hometown with his former team.

"Thirty years have passed since the earthquake in 1995. My heart is with Kobe," Iniesta said on his SNS account on Thursday. Iniesta also paid tribute to the Kobe earthquake last year, saying, "We are always together in Kobe and Japan." Iniesta played for Vissel Kobe for six seasons, showing his best performance in the J-League.

Iniesta retired from Barcelona in October last year. Iniesta also surprised the soccer community by leaving Barcelona for Vissel Kobe in the Japanese J-League in 2018. Iniesta also shared the 2023 J-League title with Vissel Kobe. After leaving Vissel Kobe last year, Iniesta played for the Emirates in the United Arab Emirates for one more season and ended his career at the age of 40.

Iniesta spent his prime playing for Barcelona from 2002 to 2018. Iniesta played in 674 matches in Barcelona, ranking fourth in his career after Messi (778 matches), Xavi (767 matches), and Busquets (722 matches).

Iniesta has won numerous trophies with Barcelona. For Barcelona, Iniesta has won nine times in Spain's Primera Liga. He also led Barcelona to its peak by winning four times in the UEFA Champions League. Iniesta played as the world's best midfielder, with nine being named FIFA-FIFPro World Best 11 and six being named UEFA Team of the Year.

Iniesta also showed impressive performances for the Spanish team. He scored the winning goal against the Netherlands in the final of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, leading Spain to its first-ever World Cup championship. Spain, where Iniesta was active, also succeeded in winning the Euro 2008 and Euro 2012. 메이저놀이터

Messi, who led Barcelona's heyday with Iniesta, said after Iniesta's retirement announcement last year, "Iniesta is a teammate who played most magically and with whom he had the most fun. We will all miss you. Iniesta was a phenomenal player."