Juan Francisco Torres

Spanish football midfielder with Granada CF

Juan Francisco Torres - Spanish football midfielder with Granada CF
Born

January 9th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Career spanned primarily in Spanish football, featuring as a midfielder for multiple clubs including Granada CF. Played a significant role in securing promotion to La Liga with Granada in 2011. Spent time with teams such as Albacete Balompié and Real Madrid's youth squad. Represented Spain at various youth levels.

Helped Granada CF achieve La Liga promotion in 2011

Played for Albacete Balompié

Developed through Real Madrid's youth system

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