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Fernando Torres Biography and Timeline

Follow Fernando Torres through 10 dated historical records for Spain.

Fernando Torres, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

10Distinct records
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2006–2013Years on this page

2006

World Cup Goal Against Ukraine

Forward · Leipzig · Sport / Football

Scores Spain's fourth goal in a 4-0 World Cup victory over Ukraine.

2007

Torres Arrives at Liverpool

Forward · Liverpool · Sport / Football

Torres signs from Atlético Madrid and gives Benítez an explosive centre-forward capable of scoring regularly in the Premier League.

Transfer to Liverpool

Forward · Liverpool · Sport / Football

Fernando Torres moves to Liverpool after playing for Atletico Madrid. Liverpool paid a club-record fee to bring the Spanish striker to the Premier League.

2008

Torres Scores at Inter Milan

Forward · Milan · Sport / Football

Torres scores in Liverpool's 1–0 victory over Inter Milan at San Siro, sealing progress under Benítez to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Torres First Liverpool League Season Scoring

Forward · Liverpool · Sport / Football

Fernando Torres scored 24 Premier League goals in his debut Liverpool season, establishing himself as one of England's leading centre-forwards.

2009

Torres Opens Old Trafford Rout

Forward · Manchester · Sport / Football

Torres equalises at Old Trafford as Benítez's Liverpool go on to defeat Manchester United 4–1 in a high-profile title-race clash.

2010

World Cup Winner

Forward · Johannesburg · Sport / Football

Fernando Torres replaces David Villa late in the 2010 final to add movement up front. He is involved in Spain’s extra-time attack before Andrés Iniesta settles the contest.

2012

Champions League Winner

Forward · Munich · Sport / Football

Fernando Torres came off the bench and won the corner that led to Chelsea's equaliser in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, helping Chelsea win the competition.

2013

Eurpopa League Winner

Forward · Amsterdam · Sport / Football

Opened the scoring for Chelsea with a composed finish in the second half.

Torres Opens Chelsea Benfica Final

Forward · Amsterdam · Sport / Football

Torres rounds Benfica's goalkeeper to put Chelsea ahead in the Europa League final under Benítez.

Records, sources and methodology

These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.