Fernando Torres

Spain · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2007-2010

Pacy striker who destroyed defences with runs in behind and clean finishing

Nicknames El Niño

77.9OVR#355 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed88.8
  • Shooting77.7
  • Passing66.3
  • Ball Control83.0
  • Movement81.2
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill32.7
  • Physical78.2
  • Mental77.7
  • Career74.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Runs in Behind94
  2. Top Speed92
  3. Knock-on & Run92
  4. Finishing92
  5. Acceleration90
  6. Attacking Positioning90
  7. Top Speed with Ball89
  8. Dribbling Speed86
  9. Dribbling86
  10. Possession86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 88.8

  • Top Speed92
  • Acceleration90
  • Dribbling Speed86
  • Top Speed with Ball89
  • Knock-on & Run92
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 77.7

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys82
  • Curve74
  • Penalties ●71
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity78
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 66.3

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls68
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 83.0

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession86
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 81.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind94
  • Attacking Positioning90
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs52

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 32.7

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap24

Physical 78.2

  • Strength76
  • Stamina80
  • Agility84
  • Balance82
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play68
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression72

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration78
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 74.0

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements82
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
20 March 1984
Height
186 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2001–2019
Prime
2007-2010

Club career

  • 2001–2007 Atlético Madrid
  • 2007–2011 Liverpool
  • 2011–2014 Chelsea
  • 2014–2015 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2015–2018 Atlético Madrid
  • 2018–2019 Sagan Tosu

Honours

World Cup 1

2010 Spain

European Cup / Champions League 1

2012 Chelsea

Europa League 2

2013 Chelsea · 2018 Atlético Madrid

Continental title 2

2008 UEFA European Championship · 2012 UEFA European Championship

FA Cup 1

2011–12

Euro Golden Boot 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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