The mind also plays

An intimate and honest testimony by Andrés Iniesta about mental health, family, and perseverance.

Behind football—and many other sports, and even beyond them—not everything is as it appears: a world seemingly filled with success, victories, and trophies. There is also a hidden, almost invisible side, whose weight can at times overshadow even the greatest triumphs.

In these pages, Andrés Iniesta shares his lifelong love story with football—the sport that has captivated him since his childhood in Fuentealbilla, that has taken him around the world, and that continues to shape his life today.

For Andrés, however, the game is not played only with the ball at his feet. The mind plays a vital role at every stage—especially in overcoming the challenges and setbacks he has encountered throughout his career. Along the way, he has drawn on the support of his family, his loved ones, and, crucially, the guidance of professionals who have helped him confront the struggles that go far beyond the pitch.

This book is not just about football—it is about a person who happens to be a footballer. Someone who has had to take charge of his life from a different angle, embarking on an inner journey through his own mind, learning to recognize himself through effort, passion, and one unshakable conviction: giving up is not an option.