Former Barcelona great Andres Iniesta has named his three best midfielders and it may come as little surprise that the 35-year-old's list is compromised entirely of Blaugrana stars of past and present – although former head coach Pep Guardiola narrowly missed out.
Iniesta himself is regarded as one of the most talented engine-room operators the game has ever seen, pulling the strings for both Barcelona and Spain on his way to securing four Champions League titles, nine La Liga crowns, countless domestic honours and both the European and World Cups.