Fernando José Torres Sanz, commonly known as Fernando Torres, is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. Born on 20 March 1984, Torres had a distinguished career marked by numerous achievements and milestones. Here is a timeline of his significant events and periods from birth to his current status as a football manager.
Main Milestones
Birth
20 March 1984
Fernando Torres was born in Fuenlabrada, Spain, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Professional Debut
2001
Torres made his professional debut for Atlético Madrid, progressing from the youth ranks to the senior team. He would go on to play for six seasons, scoring 75 goals in 174 La Liga appearances.
Liverpool Debut
11 August 2007
Torres made his debut for Liverpool against Aston Villa in a 2-1 victory. He became the first Liverpool player since Jack Balmer in November 1946 to score a hat-trick in two successive home matches.
Breakthrough Season
2008
Torres finished third for both the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. He became the fastest player in Liverpool history to score 50 league goals and finished the season with 29 goals in all competitions.
Transfer to Chelsea
31 January 2011
Torres moved to Chelsea on a five-and-a-half-year contract for a transfer fee of £50 million, setting a new record for a British transfer and making him the most expensive Spanish player in history.
Euro 2012 Glory
2012
Torres won the Golden Boot in the 2012 UEFA European Championship, scoring three goals and making one assist. He played a crucial role in Spain's victory in the tournament final against Italy.
Confederations Cup Success
2013
Torres became the first player in history to score four goals in one game in a FIFA Confederations Cup match during a 10-0 win over Tahiti. He won the tournament's Golden Shoe with five goals and one assist.
Transfer to AC Milan
2014
Torres moved to Italian Serie A club AC Milan on a two-year loan. He debuted on 20 September 2014 and scored his first and only goal for Milan two days after his debut.
Transfer to Sagan Tosu
2018
Torres signed for Japanese club Sagan Tosu in July 2018, marking a new chapter in his career. He would retire from professional football after the 2019 season.
Coaching Career
2022-2024
Torres began his coaching career, managing Atlético Madrid U19 from July 2022 to June 2024. He then took over as the manager of Atlético Madrid II in June 2024.
