Ferran Torres facts for kids
Torres with Valencia in 2019
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| Date of birth | 29 February 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Foios, Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward, winger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2006–2017 | Valencia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Valencia Mestalla | 12 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Valencia | 71 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Manchester City | 28 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Barcelona | 94 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2016–2017 | Spain U17 | 24 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Spain U19 | 17 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Spain U21 | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020– | Spain | 48 | (21) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ferran Torres García (born 29 February 2000) is a Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a forward or winger. Ferran plays for the La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.
Ferran started his football journey at Valencia in 2017. He then moved to Manchester City in 2020. There, he helped them win the Premier League and the EFL Cup in the 2020–21 season. In January 2022, he joined Barcelona. Ferran has also played for Spain's national teams at different age levels. He made his debut for the senior national team in 2020.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting at Valencia
Ferran Torres was born in Foios, Spain. He joined Valencia CF's youth academy when he was just six years old in 2006. On 15 October 2016, he played his first senior game for Valencia's reserve team, Valencia Mestalla. He came on as a substitute in a match against Mallorca B.
Before the 2017–18 season, Ferran moved up to the B-team. He scored his first goal on 26 August 2017 in a 4–1 win against Peralada-Girona B. Big clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid were interested in him. So, on 5 October, he signed a new contract with Valencia. This contract increased his release clause to €25 million. He was also promoted to the main first team on 1 January 2018.
Ferran made his first team debut on 30 November 2017. He played in a Copa del Rey match against Real Zaragoza. On 16 December, he made his La Liga debut against Eibar. This made him the first player born in the 2000s to play in the league. He played his first Champions League game on 23 October 2018. He scored his first La Liga goal on 19 January 2019 against Celta Vigo. Valencia won the 2019 Copa del Rey Final that year, beating Barcelona 2–1. Ferran was on the bench for that exciting final.
On 5 November 2019, Ferran scored his first Champions League goal. It was in a 4–1 home win against Lille. This made him Valencia's youngest goal scorer in the competition. On 23 November, he played his 50th La Liga game for Valencia. He became the youngest player for Valencia to reach 50 league games. He was 19 years and 254 days old, breaking a record from 38 years ago!
Moving to Manchester City
On 4 August 2020, Ferran joined the English club Manchester City. He signed a five-year contract. The transfer fee was about €23 million. He took the number 21 shirt, which was worn by club legend David Silva. David Silva was also a Spanish player who came from Valencia. Ferran played his first game for City as a substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers. On 30 September, he scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Cup match against Burnley.
On 21 October 2020, Ferran played his first Champions League game for Manchester City. He scored a goal in a 3–1 win against Porto. A week later, he scored again in the Champions League against Olympique de Marseille. This made him the youngest Spanish player to score in three Champions League games in a row. On 28 November, he scored his first league goal for City against Burnley. On 14 May, Ferran scored his first hat-trick (three goals in one game) for City. This was in a 4–3 away win against Newcastle United.
During the 2021–22 season, Ferran had some injuries and didn't play as much. In December 2021, he agreed to move to Barcelona. The transfer was for €55 million.
Joining Barcelona
On 28 December 2021, Barcelona and Manchester City confirmed Ferran's move to Barcelona. He signed a five-year contract until June 2027. His contract included a huge buyout clause of €1 billion. On 20 January 2022, Ferran scored his first goal for Barcelona. It was in a Copa del Rey match against Athletic Bilbao. On 20 March 2022, he scored a goal and set up another in his first El Clásico match. Barcelona won 4–0 against their rivals, Real Madrid. In his first six months at the club, Ferran played 25 games and scored seven goals.
Ferran faced some challenges with his form at the start of the 2022–23 season. He often started games on the bench. On 19 February 2023, he played a fantastic game against Cádiz, helping Barcelona win 2–0. The next day, Ferran shared that he had worked with a sports psychologist. This helped him get through his difficult period.
On 21 January 2024, Ferran scored his first hat-trick for Barcelona. He also assisted a goal for João Félix. This was in his 100th game for the club, a 4–2 win against Real Betis.
On 11 December 2024, Ferran had an amazing game in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. He scored two important goals, helping Barcelona win the match.
International Career
Youth Teams
Ferran was part of the Spain U17 squad that won the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. They beat England in the final. Later that year, he also played in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup final, where Spain lost to England.
He was also in the Spain U19 squad for the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He scored the winning penalty in the semi-final against France. In the final, he scored both goals in a 2–0 win against Portugal. He made his debut for the Spain U21 team on 6 September 2019.
Senior National Team
Early Senior Career
Just 16 days after joining Manchester City, Ferran was called up to the senior Spain national team. He played his first game against Germany on 3 September 2020. This was in the UEFA Nations League. Three days later, Ferran scored his first goal for Spain in a 4–0 win against Ukraine. On 17 November 2020, he scored his first international hat-trick in a big 6–0 victory over Germany.
UEFA Euro 2020 and Beyond
On 24 May 2021, Ferran was chosen for Spain's squad for UEFA Euro 2020. He scored a goal in the Round of 16 match against Croatia, helping Spain win 5–3.
On 6 October, Ferran scored two goals in Spain's 2–1 win against Italy. This was in the semi-finals of the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League. In the final, Spain lost 2–1 to France. Ferran was one of the top scorers in the Nations League Finals.
On 11 November 2022, Ferran was picked for the Spanish squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He scored two goals against Costa Rica in a huge 7–0 victory. In May 2024, he was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2024. Spain won the final against England. Ferran became one of the few players to win both youth and senior Euro titles.
How Ferran Plays
Ferran Torres is known as a very talented and promising attacking winger. He works hard and often runs down the side of the field. He can also cut inside towards the middle. He is fast, creative, and has great control of the ball when running. This helps him get past defenders. His height and ability to head the ball also make him strong in the air.
Even though he usually plays on the right side, he can play anywhere across the front of the attack. A football journalist once said Ferran is a great dribbler. He is fast on the wing and can play on either side. He is also smart and can play inside if needed. This makes him a modern winger. The Valencia academy director said Ferran is powerful, quick, and steady with the ball. He is also strong in the air and can surprise opponents. He can cross the ball, score goals, and shoot well.
Personal Life
In 2021, Ferran Torres started a relationship with Sira Martínez. She is the daughter of Luis Enrique, who used to be the head coach of the Spain national team.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Valencia Mestalla | 2016–17 | Segunda División B | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2017–18 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Valencia | 2017–18 | La Liga | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 16 | 0 | |||
| 2018–19 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 7 | 0 | — | 37 | 3 | ||||
| 2019–20 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 6 | |||
| Total | 71 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 97 | 9 | ||
| Manchester City | 2020–21 | Premier League | 24 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | 36 | 13 | |
| 2021–22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | ||
| Total | 28 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 16 | ||
| Barcelona | 2021–22 | La Liga | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 7 | |
| 2022–23 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 7 | |||
| 2023–24 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 11 | |||
| 2024–25 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 6 | |||
| Total | 94 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 133 | 31 | ||
| Career total | 204 | 33 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 285 | 56 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Spain | 2020 | 7 | 4 |
| 2021 | 15 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | |
| Total | 48 | 21 | |
- Spain score listed first, score column indicates score after each Torres goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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| 1 | 6 September 2020 | Alfredo Di Stéfano, Madrid, Spain | 2 |  Ukraine |
4–0 | 4–0 | 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A | |
| 2 | 17 November 2020 | La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | 7 |  Germany |
2–0 | 6–0 | 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A | |
| 3 | 4–0 | |||||||
| 4 | 5–0 | |||||||
| 5 | 28 March 2021 | Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia | 9 |  Georgia |
1–1 | 2–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 6 | 31 March 2021 | La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | 10 |  Kosovo |
2–0 | 3–1 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 7 | 23 June 2021 | La Cartuja, Seville, Spain | 14 |  Slovakia |
4–0 | 5–0 | UEFA Euro 2020 | |
| 8 | 28 June 2021 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | 15 |  Croatia |
3–1 | 5–3 (aet) | UEFA Euro 2020 | |
| 9 | 5 September 2021 | Nuevo Vivero, Badajoz, Spain | 19 | Georgia |
3–0 | 4–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 10 | 8 September 2021 | Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo | 20 | Kosovo |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 11 | 6 October 2021 | San Siro, Milan, Italy | 21 |  Italy |
1–0 | 2–1 | 2021 UEFA Nations League Finals | |
| 12 | 2–0 | |||||||
| 13 | 26 March 2022 | RCDE Stadium, Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain | 23 |  Albania |
1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly | |
| 14 | 23 November 2022 | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar | 32 |  Costa Rica |
3–0 | 7–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup | |
| 15 | 4–0 | |||||||
| 16 | 12 September 2023 | Nuevo Los Cármenes, Granada, Spain | 36 |  Cyprus |
4–0 | 6–0 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying | |
| 17 | 6–0 | |||||||
| 18 | 19 November 2023 | José Zorrilla, Valladolid, Spain | 40 | Georgia |
2–1 | 3–1 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying | |
| 19 | 5 June 2024 | Nuevo Vivero, Badajoz, Spain | 41 |  Andorra |
5–0 | 5–0 | Friendly | |
| 20 | 24 June 2024 | Merkur Spiel-Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany | 44 | Albania |
1–0 | 1–0 | UEFA Euro 2024 | |
| 21 | 8 September 2024 | Stade de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland | 48 |  Switzerland |
4–1 | 4–1 | 2024-25 UEFA Nations League A |
Honours
Valencia
- Copa del Rey: 2018–19
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2020–21
- EFL Cup: 2020–21
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2020–21
Barcelona
- La Liga: 2022–23
- Supercopa de España: 2023, 2025
Spain
- UEFA European Championship: 2024
- UEFA Nations League runner-up: 2020–21
Spain U17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2017
- FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2017
Spain U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2019
Individual
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
- Manchester City Goal of the Season: 2020–21
- UEFA Nations League top scorer: 2020–21
- UEFA Nations League Finals Silver Boot: 2021
- La Liga Play of the Month: January 2024 (with João Félix)
See also
In Spanish: Ferran Torres para niños
