Ángel Torres (footballer, born 2000) explained

Ángel Torres
Fullname:Ángel Yesid Torres Quiñones
Birth Date:6 April 2000
Birth Place:Bogotá, Colombia
Height:1.82 m
Position:Winger
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:Real Academia
Youthyears2:2018–2019
Youthclubs2:Porto
Years1:2019–2021
Caps1:20
Goals1:1
Years2:2021–2022
Caps2:26
Goals2:4
Years3:2022–2023
Caps3:23
Goals3:15
Years4:2023–2024
Caps4:23
Goals4:13
Club-Update:1 August 2024

Ángel Yesid Torres Quiñones (born 6 April 2000) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a winger.

Career

Central Coast Mariners

On 30 August 2023, recently-crowned A-League champions Central Coast Mariners announced the signing of Torres on a two-year contract.[1] Torres made his debut for the club in an away AFC Cup fixture against Malaysian club Terengganu FC, and his league debut in the Mariners first game of the new season as defending champions, against Adelaide United in Adelaide. In the Mariners third game of the league season against Perth Glory in Perth, Torres was given a straight red card for slapping an opposition player, Jacob Muir, in the back of the head.[2]

On 17 December 2023, in his seventh league appearance for the club, Torres scored his first hat-trick for the club against Melbourne City at AAMI Park.[3]

On 8 April 2024, Torres' manager tweeted that he would not be renewing his contract with the Mariners for a second season, and had offers from clubs in 15 countries.[4]

Legal Issues

Later that month, on 23 April 2024, it was revealed that Torres had been arrested by NSW Police. He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with two counts of common assault, intimidation and aggravated sexual intercourse without consent. He has since been released on bail.

Torres was stood down by the Mariners,[5] [6] and is set to face court in July 2024.[7]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Porto B2019–20LigaPro161161
2020-214040
Alverca2020–21Campeonato de Portugal142142
2021-22Liga 312200122
Balzan2022–23Maltese Premier League2315212516
2023–2400004040
Central Coast Mariners2023–24A-League Men2313001023315
Career total92332114210836

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mariners sign Colombian forward Angel Torres. 30 August 2023. 15 November 2023. 22 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222095644/https://ccmariners.com.au/news/mariners-sign-colombian-forward-angel-torres/. live.
  2. Web site: Mariners see red as Glory beat champions 2-0. 5 November 2023. 15 November 2023. 15 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231115122628/https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/mariners-see-red-as-glory-win-2-0-in-a-league-men-clash-c-12441779. live.
  3. Web site: Terrific Torres’ hat-trick as spoils shared in Melbourne. 17 December 2023. 17 December 2023. 17 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231217100406/https://ccmariners.com.au/news/angel-torres-hat-trick-central-coast-mariners-melbourne-city-a-league-match-report. live.
  4. Web site: Angel Torres will not renew his contact with the Mariners. Mauro Bousquet. Twitter. 8 April 2024.
  5. Web site: Central Coast Mariners forward Angel Torres stood down after sexual assault charge. 23 April 2024. ABC News (Australia).
  6. Web site: Club statement: Angel Torres. 23 April 2024. Central Coast Mariners FC.
  7. Web site: Central Coast Mariners player Angel Torres in court charged with aggravated sexual assault. 6 May 2024. ABC News (Australia).