J. Lopetegui: Isco - one of the best midfielders in the world

The strategist of the Spanish national team, Julen Lopetegui, believes that Real Madrid midfielder Isco is already one of the best players in the world in his position.

The 25-year-old footballer put on an excellent performance in a friendly match against Costa Rica, which Spain won 5-0.

The coach was completely impressed, but he thinks that this is not the limit of Isco's possibilities.

"Isco is a player who has already established himself in the football elite," Lopetegui said at a press conference. "I would say that he has already established himself because at the highest level he is really consistent, and that is really difficult to achieve."

"He has succeeded because of his enormous talent, but not only because of that - also because of his excellent character, which has made him a great player. That's why he has established himself at this level."

"As he said in yesterday's press conference, we will see the best of Isco's game, and I have no doubt about that. He has the ambition, the right attitude, talent, and mentality for it."

Isco is shining this season even among the ranks of Real Madrid, who are not showing their best game. In 11 La Liga matches, he scored four goals and made three assists.