Ferran Torres #7

Profile

Whether as a winger or a central striker, Torres has been among the goals (seven at the time of writing) since Luis de la Fuente took over as Spain’s head coach. “I met Ferran when he was 16. He was with me in the Under-18s, Under-20s, Under-21s,” De la Fuente said. “I know him perfectly, I know the ability that he has to play in different positions. Of course the focus is often on other players and our Spanish players are not valued. He’s always reliable and sometimes brilliant.” The 26-year-old has earned the respect of his teammates too in recent years with his selfless play off the ball, not to mention his adept finishing when found in the box. A hat-trick against Germany and Manuel Neuer in 2020 remains his standout moment in a Spain shirt.

Key stats