Fernando José Torres Sanz nicknamed El Niño ("The Kid"), is a Spanish footballer, who plays for Liverpool. Torres started his career with Atlético Madrid, with whom he progressed through the youth ranks. He made his professional debut in 2001 and finished his career with the club having scored 75 goals in 174 La Liga appearances.
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| Fernando José Torres Sanz |
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| Fernando Torres for Liverpool |
He is also a Spanish international and made his debut for the team against Portugal in 2003. He has since participated in three major tournaments; UEFA Euro 2004, 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008.
Fernando Torres, born on 20 March 1984, became interested in football as a child and joined his first team, Parque 84, at the age of five. His grandfather was not passionate about football, but prided himself in being an Atlético Madrid supporter, and Torres inherited his love for the Madrid club.
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| Fernando Torres Spain player |
He was unable to score for Spain during the 2004 tournament, but did so on three occasions in the 2006 World Cup.
