Ferran Torres Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Ferran Torres García
Nickname	El Tiburón
Profession	Footballer
Famous for	Scoring FIFA World Cup 2026 winner score against Argentina
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	6' (182 cm)
Eye Colour	New Born Gray
Hair Colour	Light Golden Brown
Football
Debut	International: 3 September 2020 for Spain against Germany in the UEFA Nations League Club: 30 November 2017 for Valencia against Real Zaragoza in the Copa del Rey
Jersey Number	#7 (FC Barcelona) #11 (Spain National Team)
Club	• Valencia CF Youth Academy (2006–2017) • Valencia Mestalla (2016–2017) • Valencia CF (2017–2020) • Manchester City (2020–2022) • FC Barcelona (2022–Present)
Coach/Mentor	• Marcelino García Toral • Pep Guardiola • Xavi Hernández • Hansi Flick • Luis Enrique • Luis de la Fuente
Position	• Forward • Winger • Centre-Forward
Agent	LEADERBROCK Sports Group
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament (2019) • Manchester City Goal of the Season (2020–2021) • UEFA Nations League top scorer (2020–2021) • UEFA Nations League Finals Silver Boot (2021) • La Liga Play of the Month (January 2024) • Copa del Rey top scorer (2024–2025)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	29 February 2000 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2026)	26 Years
Birthplace	Foios, Spain
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Spanish
Hometown	Barcelona, Spain
Religion	Christianity
Tattoo(s)	On the wrist: Christianity Cross On the right bicep: Face of a dog and a date On the right upperarm: A dancing girl with a date On the back: Multiple tattoos
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father Mother- M. Dolores García Alcover
Siblings	Brother- None Sister- Arantxa Torres

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ferran Torres

• Ferran Torres was born on 29 February 2000 in a Valencian community in Foios, Spain. He is one of the few elite footballers born on leap day.

• In 2006, at the age of six, he joined Valencia CF’s youth football club after coaches noticed his talent in local youth football.
  

  Childhood picture of Ferran Torres holding FIFA World Cup trophy

• In October 2016, Ferran made his senior debut for Valencia Mestalla when he was just 16 years old.
  

  A teenage picture of Ferran Torres

• In 2016, he made his for Spain and call-up to under -17 national team and scored two goals in his debut match against Northern Ireland.

• On 5 October 2017, after gaining interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid, he renewed his contract with Valencia, increasing his release clause to €25 million.

• On 30 November 2017, Ferran made his first-team debut for Valencia in a Copa del Rey match against Real Zaragoza.

• On 16 December 2017, Torres became the first footballer born in the 2000s to play in La Liga League, the highest level of the Spanish football league system.

• On 1 January 2018, he was promoted to the first team, and on 23 October 2018, he made his UEFA Champion Leaue debut for Valencia against Young Boys.

• In January 2019, Ferran scored his first La Liga goal against Celto Vigo.

• On 27 July 2019, he scored the winning penalty in the semi-final against France and two goals in the final against Portugal to help Spain win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

• On 5 November 2019, Torres scored his first UEFA Champion League goal against Lille and became Valencia’s youngest-ever goal-scorer in the competition.

• On 23 November 2019, Ferran at the age of 19 years and 254 days became Valencia’s youngest player to reach 50 La Liga appearances. He broke 38-year-old record of Miguel Tendillo (19 years old and 351 days).

• After spending more than a decade in Valencia, Ferran joined Manchester City in August 2020, on a five-year contract for a reported transfer fee of approx. €23 million. The club gave him the No. 21 Jersey, which club legend, David Silva had previously worn.
  

  Ferran Torres, when he joined Manchester City

•  On 20 August 2020, just 16 days after joining Manchester City, Torres received his first call-up to Spain’s senior national team. On 3 September 2020, he made his senior debut for Spain in a UEFA National League match against Germany and on 6 September 2020, he scored his first international goal for Spain against Ukraine.

• On 21 September 2020, he made his Manchester City debut in a Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

• On 30 September 2020, he scored his first goal for Manchester City in an EFL Cup match against Burnley.

• On 21 October 2020, Ferran Torres made his UEFA Champion League debut for Manchester City and on 27 October 2020, he became the youngest Spanish player to score in three consecutive UEFA Champion League matches.

• In 2020, he finished among the finalists for the prestigious Golden Boy award for Europe’s best young player.

• On 14 May 2021, he scored his first hat-trick for Manchester City in a Premier League match against Newcastle United.

• Ferran Torres scored 16 goals in 43 matches for Manchester City despite missing part of the season through injury.

• On 24 May 2021, Ferran earned a place in Spain’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020 Championship.

• In October 2021, in the 2020-2021 UEFA Nation League Finals, Ferran finished as the joint-top scorer with his two goals. He scored both goals in Spain’s 2-1 semifinals win over Italy and helped the team to reach the final, where Spain finished as runners-up to France.

• In 2021, Torres finished as the joint top scorer in the UEFA Nations League Finals and was named Spain’s Best National Team Player.

• On 28 December 2021, he joined Barcelona and signed a five-year contract until June 2021. The club included a €1 billion buyout clause in his contract.

• On 20 January 2022, he scored his first goal for Barcelona in a Copa del Rey match against Athletic Bilbao.

• On 11 November 2022, Ferran earned a place in Spain’s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He scored his first FIFA Worl Cup goals with a brace in Sapin’s 7-0 win over Costa Rica.

• On 21 January 2024, Ferran scored his first hat-trick for Barcelona on his 100th appearance for the club.

• In July 2024, he helped Spain win UEFA Euro 2024, and one of the few players to win both the UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the UEFA European Championship.

• On 6 February 2025, he scored a first-half hat-trick against his former club Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

• On 26 April 2025, Torres won the Player of the Match (MVP) award and finished as the tournament’s top scorer.

• In May 2026, Ferran earned a place in Spain’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament, he provided the winning assist against Portugal in the Round of 16.

• On 19 July 2026, Ferran Torres came into news after scoring the winning goals in extra time against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final and helped Spain in winning the title. He also won the Man of the Match award in the final.
  

  Ferran Torres holding FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy

• Ferran mainly plays as a forward or winger. He is known for his speed, dribbling, creativity, close ball control, and intelligent movement. Since joining Barcelona, he has often made a strong impact after coming on as a substitute, and earned a reputation as an effective super substitute.

• Ferran Torres is an avid dog lover.
  

  Ferran Torres with his dog