Iniesta to become an ambassador for LaLiga Icons Barcelona Tebas flew out to Japan to meet him

Andres Iniesta will be recognised as a LaLiga Icons ambassador by league president Javier Tebas, who is visiting Japan this weekend to make the announcement.

The Barcelona legend, who now plays for Japanese first division side Vissel Kobe, will become the second nominee for this title after former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

The objective of the LaLiga Icons initiative is to celebrate the most prominent players in Spanish football.

Iniesta enjoyed an illustrious career with Barcelona, and scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup 2010 final.