The FC Barcelona midfielder who helped Spain defend their UEFA European Championship and Spain midfielder edge Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the award.
The Spaniard,28, won courtesy of a poll by sports journalists representing each of UEFA's member national associations.
In his reaction, Iniesta said: 'I'm very happy to receive such recognition. As I always say, such awards for one individual can't be achieved without the whole team. So it's a sensation that I want to share with my team-mates at the club, and in the national team. It's recognition for the work that you have done well, and that people are proud and have faith in what you do.'
How the journalists voted:
1 Andrés Iniesta (ESP) – FC Barcelona (19 votes)
2 Lionel Messi (ARG) – FC Barcelona (17 votes)
Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) – Real Madrid CF (17 votes)
The UEFA Best Player in Europe Award is the creation of UEFA President Michel Platini. For the vote, players were judged by their performances during the 2011/12 season in all competitions, both domestic and international, and at club and national team levels.
Aug. 31, 2012.
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