Christian Torres (soccer)

Christian Torres (born April 15, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.

Christian Torres
Personal information
Full name Christian Torres
Date of birth (2004-04-15) April 15, 2004
Place of birth Fontana, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Los Angeles FC
Number 21
Youth career
2016–2018 LA Galaxy
2018–2020 Los Angeles FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Los Angeles FC 8 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 11, 2020

Club career

Born in Fontana, California, Torres began his career with the LA Galaxy youth academy before joining rivals Los Angeles FC in 2018.[1] During his first season with the club, Torres won the Golden Boot for the under-15's level, scoring 17 goals.[1][2]

Los Angeles FC

On July 8, 2020, Torres signed a professional homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.[2] He was signed alongside academy teammates Tony Leone and Erik Dueñas and all three were the first three homegrown signings to come directly from the club's academy.[2] Torres then made his competitive debut for the club on August 30, 2020 in a 3–1 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC. He came on as a 78th minute substitute for Brian Rodríguez.[3]Torres made his first start on October 14, 2020 in a 2–1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps.[4] His first professional goal came on October 18, 2020 in the 93rd minute for a 1–1 draw against the Portland Timbers.[5]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played October 18, 2020[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Los Angeles FC 2020 Major League Soccer61——0061
Career total 61000061

References
  1. "Christian Torres – USSDA". US Soccer Development Academy.
  2. Rodriguez, Alicia (July 8, 2020). "LAFC sign Christian Torres, Tony Leone and Erik Dueñas as first homegrown players". Angels on Parade. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  3. "Seattle Sounders FC 3–1 Los Angeles FC". Soccerway.
  4. "LAFC v Vancouver box score". mlssoccer.com.
  5. "Christian Torres marks "proud moment" for LAFC after homegrown scores his first MLS goal". mlssoccer.com.
  6. Christian Torres at Soccerway


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