Spain's Euro 2012 winners dominate the shortlist for the midfielders category of FIFA/FIFPro's World XI 2012, with six of their players among the 15 candidates.
The shortlist for the XI, which is a combined venture of FIFA and world players' union FIFPro, was selected by professional footballers from around the world.
Barcelona pair Xavi and Iniesta have been selected for the past three years in succession, and were joined in the 2011 team by Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso.
The trio are among the candidates again this year, along with Spain team-mates David Silva, Sergio Busquets and Cesc Fabregas.