The 10 Greatest Midfielders In Football History Have Been Named And Ranked

The 36-year-old Spanish midfielder spent the majority of his playing career at the Camp Nou and established a formidable partnership with Xavi.

Iniesta, who is currently captain of Japanese side Vissel Kobe, lifted a whopping nine La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues, six Copa del Reys and six Spanish Super Cups.

Sportskeeda named Iniesta top of a star-studded list of legendary players, saying his understanding with Xavi at Barcelona made them "undoubtedly the best-ever central midfield partnership."

The publication also pointed to the Spanish World Cup winner's "incredible vision, passing skills and an uncanny knack for performing when it matters the most."

Matthaus finished behind Iniesta in the rankings, with the 1990 Ballon d'Or winner branded an "extraordinary box-to-box midfield player who always seemed to be in the right position at the right time."

Xavi closed out the top three as the Barcelona legend played an instrumental role at both club and international level.

According to Sportskeeda, Xavi was a "supreme passer and playmaker" who was "capable of picking the right pass at the right time."

Legendary Premier League trio Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard all secured their respective places in the top 10.

10. Frank Lampard

9. Johan Neeskens

8. Luka Modric

7. Steven Gerrard

6. Paul Scholes

5. Andrea Pirlo

4. Didi

3. Xavi

2. Lothar Matthaus

1. Andres Iniesta