Ferran Torres has taken the Spanish national team by storm, becoming such an integral player
of Luis Enrique's set-up.
A little over a year ago, Manchester City came knocking on Valencia's door to snap up
the Spanish winger for a surprisingly cheap transfer price of $21 million.
Since then, he has gone on to show that he is, at least twice, that value in today's
market.
But this video is not about Torres' market value.
Instead, we'd be pointing out 10 interesting facts about the tricky Spaniard that you probably
never knew.
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Number 10 - Torres celebrates his birthday only once in four years
Ferran Torres Garcia was born on February 29, 2000.
And as you already know, that happens to be the very date that marks a leap year.
As a result, technically speaking, Torres only gets to celebrate his birthday once every
four years.
Torres is the second of three children and the first son of his parents.
He grew up in the municipality of Fois in Spain, where he was born.
While still a little boy, Torres became fascinated about football and began to copy the soccer
stars he watched on TV, kicking the ball anywhere and everywhere in his childhood home, with
his parents being on the receiving end of his wayward shots on many occasions.
And yes, there were also lots of broken glasses and smashed vases.
Thanks to the influence of his middle-class parents, Ferran Torres grew up to become a
die-hard Valencia fan with hopes of one day playing for Los Ches.
Number 9 - He joined Valencia at the age of six
By the time Torres turned 6, it was already clear that he had the talent to become a pretty
good footballer.
And so, with the blessings of his parents, Torres was enrolled into the Youth System
at Valencia to begin his competitive football career.
At Valencia, Torres began to model his game after some of the stars of the club at the
time, most especially the legendary David Villa, who would later go on to play for Barcelona
and win the World Cup with the Spanish National team in 2010.
Torres gradually rose through the ranks of Valencia's youth system.
And by the time he was in his mid-teens, he was already described by many as a wonderkid.
He was only a few months past his 16th birthday when he played his first game for Valencia's
Reserve team in 2016.
This became the start of a successful career for Torres in Valencia.
Number 8 - He is Catholic
Torres was raised Catholic.
And, to date, he remains a devout Catholic.
If you've been watching closely, you'd notice that he hardly hesitates to make the sign
of the cross whenever he steps onto the pitch.
Torres takes his spirituality very seriously and it is evident in the way he lives.
He's hardly gotten into any serious trouble off the pitch.
He remains a down-to-earth, emotionally intelligent, hardworking and passionate lad - a likeable
individual whom everyone loves to be around.
Number 7 - He shares a tattoo with his sister
Torres has two siblings, a younger brother and his elder sister, Arantxa.
Arantxa is arguably the closest person to Torres.
The two siblings were very close while growing up as there's nothing Arantxa doesn't know
about her little brother.
And evidently, they still share that bond to date.
If there's any proof of how close these two siblings are, it is the tattoo that they both
share - an image of an anchor carefully penned in ink on their feet.
According to the Torres', the siblings got the tattoo to remind themselves not to allow
anything in the world to weigh them down.
How sweet, right?
It's also a thoughtful reminder for a player plying his trade in one of the most difficult
leagues in the world.
Thankfully, he's part of the most talented side in the country in Manchester City.
So, there shouldn't be too many off days for Torres, you reckon.
The anchor is not the only tattoo on Torres' body.
He also has the tattoo of a little cross on his wrist in reference to his religion - further
proof that Torres is a staunch Catholic.
Number 6 - He was the first La Liga player to be born this millennium
December 16, 2017, was a remarkable day for Ferran Torres.
Not only did he make his Valencia debut on that day, wearing the iconic white jersey
of Valencia, but it also marked the first time a player born in this millennium graced
La Liga.
Yes, Ferran Torres was the first player born in 2000 to play for a Spanish side in the
Spanish League.
It would've been nice for Torres to cap that feat by becoming the first 2000-born player
to score a goal in La Liga.
However, that honor went to Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid.
Ferran Torres would later become the second 2000-born player to score in the Spanish League
when he scored his first La Liga goal against RC Celta.
Number 5 - He modelled his game after Goncalo Guedes
At Manchester City, Torres shares the same locker room with the likes of Kevin De Bryune,
Bernado Silva, Gundogan, and Raheem Sterling, all of whom are some of the most talented
players on the planet.
Then there's also Pep Guardiola, arguably the best manager in the game.
So while Torres finds himself amongst a galaxy of stars, the Spaniard has confessed that
he modelled his game after a lesser-known football star - his former teammate - Goncalo
Guedes.
It is fairly obvious as the two players have a lot in common.
They are both excellent dribblers, with an eye for the pass.
That said, we're sure Torres is currently learning a thing or two from his Manchester
City teammates right now.
Number 4 - He is worth an estimated €5 million
Torres is just 21 years old.
But considering his incredible talents and the fact that he currently plays for the oil-rich
Manchester City, despite not being an assured starter in Pep's team, the Spaniard is earning
some huge bucks for his age.
It is estimated that he is on an annual salary of £6,200,000 which means he earns roughly
€120,000 per week.
No doubt, if he continues to shine, those numbers will increase very quickly.
Number 3 - He is a huge Harry Potter fan
Being born in 2000, naturally, Ferran Torres grew up reading JK Rowlings' critically acclaimed
novels, Harry Potter.
As such, Torres is such a huge fan of the franchise.
He has read every single one of the Harry Potter books and his previous choice of Halloween
costumes shows just how much he loves Harry Potter and his pals.
Torres once posted a picture of himself dressed as one of the wizards at Hogwarts for Halloween.
We're sure he's done that a couple of times.
Wonder what his next Halloween costume will be.
Number 2 - He loves playing FIFA
It's no secret that many football stars are obsessed with the EA Sports game FIFA.
And Ferran Torres happens to be one of them.
After a difficult game or a long day of multiple training sessions, Torres loves to unwind
at home with his PlayStation 5 playing FIFA 22.
We're not sure he'd be impressed with his FIFA 22 rating of 82.
Nevertheless, there's every likelihood that his rating will continue to increase as his
career progresses.
Number 1 - He is a very private person
Apart from his eye-catching performances on the pitch, there's very little known about
Torres' private life.
The dude is very handsome and he's probably got a girlfriend.
However, no one knows who the lucky lady is, just like we don't know many things about
his private life.
He's got a decent social media following, though, with about 943,000 followers on Instagram.
But most of his posts are pictures of Torres at training, at a game or at home with his
dog.
Nope, you won't find his girlfriend there.
At least, not yet.
And there you have it - 10 interesting facts about Ferran Torres you probably never knew.
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