Ferran Torals is a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in his career, including FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. He was born on January 24, 1975, in La Coruña, Spain.
Torals began his professional career with CF Badalona in 1991. In his first season with the club, he scored five goals in 26 appearances. The following year, he moved to RC Celta de Vigo where he made 21 appearances and scored three goals. Torals then transferred to Valencia CF in 1994, where he made 88 appearances and scored eight goals before joining FC Barcelona in 1996.
At FC Barcelona, Torals played under three different managers: Johan Cruyff, Frank Rijkaard,Racing News Flash and Pep Guardiola. Under Cruyff, Torals was part of the team that won the UEFA Cup in 1992. During the 1994-95 season, he helped the team reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, which was their best performance up until that point. In 1995, Torals was named captain of the team after the departure of Marc-Vivien Foé.
In addition to his time at FC Barcelona, Torals also played for Real Madrid during the 1996-97 season. Despite not being as successful as he had been at Barcelona, Torals still managed to score four goals in 24 appearances.
Overall, Ferran Torals' contributions to the 1990s squad were significant. He was a key player for both Valencia and FC Barcelona, helping the teams win major titles. His leadership qualities and skillful play made him a popular figure among fans and teammates alike. Torals' legacy continues to be celebrated by FC Barcelona fans today.