Brazilian great Neymar has picked the best midfielder he has ever played with from an assortment of choices Despite sharing the pitch with footballing icons like Ronaldinho, Kaka, and Xavi Hernandez, Neymar has singled out one man as the best midfielder he has ever played alongside. In a career filled with legendary teammates, Neymar reserved the highest praise for one of his former Barcelona colleagues. ‘He is incomparable’ — Neymar hails Iniesta as the best During his time at Barcelona, Neymar played in an all-star lineup that included Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, but when asked to name the greatest midfielder he ever played with, the Brazilian gave that title to Andres Iniesta. Neymar praised Iniesta for more than just his on-the-ball quality, describing him as a good person and a true legend who did not need a Ballon d’Or to validate his greatness. He said Iniesta had an “elegance and incredible class” that made him unique and beyond comparison. While Neymar also shared the pitch with midfield geniuses like Ronaldinho, Xavi, and Kaka, his choice of Iniesta speaks volumes about the quiet brilliance of the Spanish maestro. A career full of trophies and moments that defined a generation Given Andres Iniesta’s career achievements, it is little surprise that Neymar has recognised the Spanish star as his favourite. A cornerstone of Barcelona’s golden era, he made over 670 appearances and won 32 trophies, including four Champions League titles. Alongside Xavi and Busquets, he formed a midfield trio that terrorised midfields across Europe for nearly a decade. His influence extended to international football, playing a vital role in Spain’s Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 wins, and famously scoring the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final. Even without a Ballon d’Or, Iniesta’s legacy remains untouched, a fact Neymar himself strongly acknowledges.