Romario Torres

Romario Torres Gutiérrez (born 9 February 2005) is a Cuban footballer who plays as a defender for Nacional.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Gutiérrez.

Early life

Torres started playing football at the age of seven.[1]

Club career

Torres made his debut for FC Artemisa in the Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba at the age of 16.[1] He scored six goals in 24 league games and helped the team win the 2022 league title.[2] Torres signed with Uruguayan side Nacional in 2023.[2]

Torres was described as "one of the best prospects in Cuba".[3]

Style of play

Torres has operated as a winger while playing for the Cuba national football team.[4]

Personal life

Torres was named after Brazil international Romário.[5]

References
  1. Jiménez, Yinet (3 September 2023). "El cubano Romario Torres en el Club Nacional de Fútbol de Uruguay: "quiero lograr mis sueños acá"" (in Spanish). oncubanews.com. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  2. "¿Cómo llegó el cubano Romario Torres a Nacional, al que comparan con Yaya Touré? Conocé su historia y miralo en acción". El Observador (in Spanish). 31 May 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  3. Velasco Hernández, Osniel (3 March 2022). "¡Artemisa también tiene un Romario!" (in Spanish). artemisadiario.cu. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  4. "Quién es Romario Torrez, el cubano polifuncional que estaba a prueba en Los Céspedes y fichó con Nacional". El País (in Spanish). 30 May 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  5. Sosa, Dante (30 May 2023). "Rompen el mercado, la joya que contrata Nacional y provocaría miedo en Peñarol". El Futbolero Uruguay (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 October 2023.
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