Thiago Alcantara, currently part of the coaching staff at FC Barcelona, reflected on his illustrious playing career during an appearance on the Peter Crouch podcast. When asked to name his best teammate from his time at Barcelona, he surprised many by choosing Andres Iniesta over Lionel Messi. Thiago praised Iniesta for his exceptional mix of tactical understanding and talent, stating, 'Barcelona, you could choose from the goalkeeper to the striker, but Iniesta was the one I mirrored myself into.' He also shared his experiences with top players at Bayern Munich, highlighting Philipp Lahm for his consistency and versatility, and at Liverpool, he expressed admiration for Bobby Firmino, noting his ability to put team success above individual talent.