Former Barcelona goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto insists Andres Iniesta doesn't need the Ballon d'Or.

Pinto says Iniesta's reputation amongst fans is enough to prove his quality.

"I think the best recognition to have is from the people, Andres has his own Ballon d'Or, and it's that the people respect him," he explained at a press conference at the Camp Nou.

"He's a really good guy, he's humble and cares for his family, Andres is a man in the perfect sense of the word.

"Every time I think of Andres, I will think of him as a king."