The former Barcelona and Spain favourite will wear his favourite No. 8 at his new team Vissel Kobe, after the J1 League has changed the rule dictating that number switches were prohibited mid-season.
In a move that highlights the importance of the Spaniard's signing for the country's football, league bosses have taken the step to adapt to the player's request.
Iniesta will take his new number from Hirotaka Mita, who will wear No. 7 for the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, Fernando Torres will be the second player to benefit from the alteration in the league's regulations.
The former Atletico Madrid striker is set to receive No. 9 from Sagan Tosu's South Korean striker Cho Dong-geon, who will take charge of No. 19.
Another plus for Iniester this will seem.
The midfield maestro left the Catalan giant after the end of last season after many years of meritorious service, winning four Champions league titles, more than eight league titles and a host of others.
He will forever be remembered for scoring the winning goal against the Netherlands that secured Spain's first and only World Cup title.
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