Who is better Xavi or Iniesta? Was Xavi captain of Spain?

Xavi and Andrés Iniesta are two of the best midfielders of all time, if not the best of their generation. They are close friends, and their on-field partnership has been crucial for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team.

Statistically, Iniesta(33) has won more trophies than Xavi(31). Making him the most decorated Spanish player. Xavi has scored 58 goals for Barcelona, more than Iniesta (35). Iniesta has won the World Cup for Spain and was the best player in the Euro 2012 tournament; he was simply untouchable.

As captain, Xavi led the Spanish under-20 team to victory at the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999. He was promoted to the Spanish senior team shortly after assisting Spain to a silver medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

In 2012, Spain won another Euro title, making it the first national team in history to win three major world championships in a row. This led many to believe that Xavi’s club was the greatest national team in football history.