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

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. 1 2 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. 1 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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