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What is Fernando Torres famous for?
Fernando Torres (born 20 March 1984) is a Spanish football player. He plays for Atletico Madrid as a striker. He is famous for his many goals for the Spain national football team and because he made the winning goal during the UEFA Euro 2008 final.
Why Fernando Torres is called El Nino?
Sports Nicknames – El Nino Fernando Torres was once the hottest striker in the world. Whether he was playing in Spain or England, before the age of 25 he was banging in goals left, right and center. Because he was so young and so prolific, he earned the nickname El Nino (The Kid).
Is Torres a Liverpool legend?
The most prolific goalscoring spell of his career, he became the fastest player in Liverpool history to score 50 league goals. He was named in the FIFA World XI in 2008 and 2009. In his first full season at Chelsea, Torres won the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League.
What age did Torres join Chelsea?
23
The goals continued to flow despite injury troubles – but in January 2011 he shocked Liverpool fans around the world by asking for a transfer to Premier League rivals Chelsea. Before joining the Premier League aged 23, Torres spent 12 years with hometown club Atletico Madrid.
What was Fernando Torres nickname?
El Niño
Fernando Torres/Nicknames
What was Torres number?
9Liverpool F.C. / Forward
9Chelsea F.C. / Forward9Atlético de Madrid / Forward9Sagan Tosu / Forward9A.C. Milan / Forward
Fernando Torres/Number
Where is Torres now?
Atlético de Madrid Juvenil Amanager
Fernando Torres/Current teams
How many goals did Torres scored at Chelsea?
Premier League Playing Career
| Club | Apps (Subs) | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 36 (8) | 8 |
| Other Competitions | ||
| FA Cup | 10 (3) | 4 |
| Chelsea | 32 (12) | 6 |
How many goals did Fernando Torres scored for Chelsea?
Where is Fernando Torres now 2020?
He is the current manager of Atlético Madrid Juvenil A. Torres started his career with Atlético Madrid, progressing through their youth system to the first-team squad.
Why did Torres retire?
The former Liverpool and Chelsea striker has not played since he called time on his playing days following a stint at Japanese side Sagan Tosu. Torres, 37, was hampered by a string of injuries during his career, which saw him play for Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, AC Milan and Spain.