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Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. He is the current manager of Atlético Madrid B. Due to his consistent goalscoring as a young player, Torres came to be nicknamed El Niño, which stuck with him throughout his career. In his prime, he was regarded as one of the best strikers in the world and was known for his pace, prolific goalscoring…
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Born 20 March 1984 · Q42731
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2026· 34 entries
Tribuna.com: ¿Aragonés, Mourinho o Klopp? El legendario Fernando Torres revela quién le ha influido más como entrenador
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El Diario de Huesca: Los brotes verdes, el cholismo y el "cariño" del exabonado Fernando Torres al Huesca
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Esto es Atleti: Nuevo desafío de élite para el Atlético Madrileño: los de Torres visitan El Alcoraz
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BeSoccer Livescore: Torres on Atleti's derby excitement and spectacular Barca
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Esto es Atleti: El aviso de Fernando Torres antes del derbi: "El Atlético tiene la seguridad de que puede ganar"
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Rousing The Kop: Fernando Torres reveals how Jurgen Klopp and a visit to Liverpool shaped his coaching philosophy
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AfricaSoccer.com: Fernando Torres reveals Klopp’s influence and dismisses Ballon d’Or debate
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AfricaSoccer.com: Fernando Torres reveals his derby mindset and explains Jose Mourinho’s lasting influence
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LiveScore: Torres breaks his silence on the Ballon d'Or and reveals the secret behind the genius of Guardiola and Enrique
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MARCA: Fernando Torres: "Veo siempre al Atlético y luego al Barça porque es espectacular"
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Goal: Torres reveals the secret ahead of the derby, and surprises everyone with his opinion on Mourinho
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Tribal Football: Fernando Torres: Klopp is the manager I follow the most
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diariodelaltoaragon.es: Fernando Torres y la SD Huesca: de socio 999 a técnico rival
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periodicolavoz.com.mx: Fernando Torres Flores, estudiante, necesita ayuda tras accidente en Nueva Rosita
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AS: Fernando Torres examina la crisis del Huesca de Raúl Jardiel
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TUDN: Recuerdan el 5-2 de Cruz Azul al América a Fernando Torres
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heraldo.es: Fernando Torres regresa a Huesca 23 años después como técnico del Atlético Madrileño
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El Español: Fernando Torres, 42 años: "Mi padre se tenía que escapar del trabajo para llevarme a entrenar"
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FashionUnited: Nike celebra sus 30 años en España con un encuentro junto a Fernando Torres en Las Rozas
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AS: Borja Vázquez: “Fernando Torres me dijo que, eligiera lo que eligiera, era acertado”
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TEAMtalk: 10 best Liverpool signings in Premier League history ranked - Van Dijk 2nd, no Alonso or Torres
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Sport: Fernando Torres (42 años): "En Valdeavero, un pueblo de la provincia de Madrid, vivían mis abuelos maternos. Mientras que mis raíces paternas gallegas me acercaban al Deportivo, mi abuelo no se cansaba de explicar lo maravilloso que es ser del Atleti"
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Esto es Atleti: Miguel Cubo, la joya que Fernando Torres pule a fuego lento para el Atlético
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“My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed.”
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ESPN: Men's transfer grades: PSG get B+ for World Cup winner Torres
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The Guardian: EFL’s big kick-off; PSG sign Torres, Romero joins Atlético; transfer updates and more
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Public attention spiked: 10,727 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.6× the usual 2,976, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence | Jeff Rueter
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Public attention spiked: 76,381 Wikipedia readers in one day, 25.7× the usual 2,976, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 16,111 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.4× the usual 2,976, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 14,569 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.9× the usual 2,976, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 20,132 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.8× the usual 2,976, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 11,422 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.8× the usual 2,976, with 0 article edits.
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2021· 1 entry
The Guardian: Fernando Torres to take over as Atlético Madrid’s youth team coach
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2019· 3 entries
The Guardian: Fernando Torres says it is the right time to end his football career - video
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The Guardian: Fernando Torres retires after glittering 18-year career – video highlights
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The Guardian: Fernando Torres retires from football after 18-year career
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2018· 7 entries
The Guardian: Fernando Torres set to snub A-League in favour of MLS move
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Atlético Madrid (2017–18).
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The Guardian: Fernando Torres takes his leave as Atlético Madrid's historic memory | Sid Lowe
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The Guardian: Andrés Iniesta and Fernando Torres bid emotional farewell to La Liga
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The Guardian: Diego Simeone ensures a final shot at Atlético glory for Fernando Torres | Sid Lowe
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The Guardian: Fernando Torres will leave Atlético at end of season ‘to step aside for others’
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Played for Sagan Tosu (2018–2019) — 35 appearances, 5 goals.
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2017· 2 entries
The Guardian: Fernando Torres released from hospital following sickening head injury
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The Guardian: Fernando Torres in hospital with head injury suffered during Atlético match
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2016· 8 entries
The Guardian: Atlético Madrid thump Sporting Gijón as Fernando Torres bags two late goals
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Atlético Madrid (2015–16).
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The Guardian: Diego Simeone and Fernando Torres ready for Champions League final – video
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The Guardian: Atlético Madrid’s Fernando Torres: Champions League final is game of my life
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The Guardian: Luis Suárez and Fernando Torres seize the day as La Liga becomes a sprint | Sid Lowe
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The Guardian: Atlético Madrid’s Fernando Torres ‘frustrated’ by red card against Barcelona
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Played for Atlético Madrid (2016–2018) — 58 appearances, 13 goals.
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Joined Ath Madrid in 2016.
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2015· 3 entries
Played for Atlético Madrid (2015–2016) — 49 appearances, 14 goals.
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Played for AC Milan (2015–2016) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Milan in 2015.
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2014· 1 entry
Played for AC Milan (2014–2015) — 10 appearances, 1 goals.
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2013· 3 entries
Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe (2013).
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Chelsea (2012–13).
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Runner-up: FIFA Confederations Cup with Spain (2013).
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2012· 7 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Chelsea (2011-2012).
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Won award: Marca Leyenda award (2012).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2011–12).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Chelsea (2011–12).
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Runner-up: FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea (2012).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with Spain (2012).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Golden Boot (2012).
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2011· 4 entries
Won award: Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit (2011).
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Played for Chelsea F.C. (2011–2015) — 110 appearances, 20 goals.
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A stadium in Fuenlabrada was built in his honor
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Joined Chelsea in 2011.
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2010· 4 entries
Won the Prince of Asturias Award for Sport with Liverpool (2010).
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Won the FIFA World Cup with Spain (2010).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Spain (2010).
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Won award: Prince of Asturias Award for Sports (2010).
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2009· 9 entries
Won the FIFA FIFPro World XI with Liverpool (2009).
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Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Silver Shoe (2009).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season (2008–09).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2009).
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Won award: BBC Goal of the Month (April 2009).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (September 2009).
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Won award: Premier League PFA Team of the Year (2008–09).
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Third place: FIFA Confederations Cup with Spain (2009).
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Released an autobiography entitled Torres: El Niño: My Story
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2008· 13 entries
Won the FIFA FIFPro World XI with Liverpool (2008).
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Won award: Premier League PFA Team of the Year (2007–08).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (February 2008).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (2008).
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Won award: Liverpool Player of the Season Awards (2007–08).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with Spain (2008).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2007–08).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season (2007–08).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Year by Northwest Football Awards (2008).
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Third place: Ballon d'Or (2008).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2008).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2008).
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Finished third for both the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year
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2007· 3 entries
Played for Liverpool F.C. (2007–2011) — 102 appearances, 65 goals.
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And became the fastest player in Liverpool history to score 50 league goals
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Joined Liverpool in 2007.
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2003· 2 entries
Played for Spain men's national football team (2003–2014) — 110 appearances, 38 goals.
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Torres made his debut for Spain in a friendly against Portugal
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2002· 7 entries
Won: UEFA European Under-19 Championship with Spain U19 (2002).
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Won award: UEFA European Under-19 Championship Player of the Tournament (2002).
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Won award: UEFA European Under-19 Championship top scorer (2002).
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Won: Segunda División with Atlético Madrid (2001–02).
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Played for Spain national under-19 football team (2002–2002) — 5 appearances, 6 goals.
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Played for Spain national under-21 association football team (2002–2003) — 10 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Spain national under-18 football team (2002–2002) — 1 appearances, 1 goals.
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2001· 8 entries
Won award: UEFA European Under-16 Championship Player of the Tournament (2001).
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Won award: UEFA European Under-16 Championship top scorer (2001).
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Won: UEFA European Under-16 Championship with Spain U16 (2001).
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Played for Atlético Madrid (2001–2007) — 214 appearances, 82 goals.
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Joined Ath Madrid in 2001.
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Played for Spain national under-16 association football team (2001–2001) — 9 appearances, 11 goals.
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Played for Spain national under-17 association football team (2001–2001) — 4 appearances, 1 goals.
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And left the club with 75 goals in 174 La Liga appearances
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2000· 1 entry
Played for Spain national under-15 association football team (2000–2000) — 1 appearances, 0 goals.
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1999· 1 entry
At the age of 15, Torres signed his first professional contract with Atlético
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1995· 1 entry
Played for Atlético Madrid (1995–2001).
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1984· 1 entry
Born 1984-03-20.
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