Torres: The recipe for Rojiblanco success
Fernando Torres, a Rojiblanco legend and current coach in Atlético de Madrid’s youth academy, shares his vision on success in top-level football. In a recent interview, ‘El Niño’ broke down the importance of total dedication and self-care to reach the top.
According to Torres, modern football demands 24-hour dedication, where rest, nutrition, and good habits are as crucial as training on the field. It is no longer enough to just play well; mentality and lifestyle make the difference.
Torres emphasizes that today’s best footballers are, above all, athletes. The evolution of the sport has raised the physical and mental demands, forcing players to make smart decisions off the field.
From his experience as a trainer in the youth academy, Torres instills this philosophy in young talents, conveying the idea that hard work surpasses talent in most cases, and that involvement is the differentiating factor.
The former Rojiblanco striker stresses the importance of mentality in the game. In Torres’ words, football is played with the head, and to succeed it is essential to have the right concentration and attitude. His goal as a coach is to inspire and guide young people, sharing his experience and transmitting the values that led him to glory, ensuring that the Metropolitano forges not only great players, but also great people.
