Filed under: Liverpool, Premier League | Tags: Fernando, Liverpool, Spain, Striker, Torres
DOB:
Nationality: Spanish
Clubs: Atletico Madrid, Liverpool
Position: Striker
Scouting Report
Fernando Torres is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in world football. Torres is strong on both his right and left foot as well as an aerial threat. Torres relies on blistering acceleration to leave defenders, particuarly centre-backs, in his wake. His pace and intelligent running saw him combine with Steven Gerrard on several ocassions during the 2007/08 Premier League season. Although not bulky, Torres is a strong and powerful player and adapted well to the demands of the Premier League, often seen as being a phyiscally tougher league than it’s Spanish version.
Another major strenght of Torres’ is his mental strenght. Having captained Atletico Madrid from a young age, he has become accustomed to leadership and the responsiblity that comes along with it.
One negative, is his tendency to get isolated. He can become ineffective if not recieving adequate support from either a strike partner or midfielder playing in an advanced position.
Anything else?
Fernando Torres would appear to have a settled private life, with little or no reports of poor off-field behaviour. Torres has a long term girlfriend.
