Fernando Torres retires: Best XI to have played with the Spaniard

FIFA 2010 World Cup Champions Spain Victory Parade And Celebrations
FIFA 2010 World Cup Champions Spain Victory Parade And Celebrations

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Fernando Torres is one of the luckiest ever strikers to have played the game. The 35-year old was part of some of the greatest midfielder players to have graced the football pitch. The World Cup winner was a part of the golden generation of the Spanish side which was filled with world-class midfielders and he also had the privilege of playing with two of the greatest midfielders ever produced by England.

Some very big names like Xabi Alonso, David Silva, Sergio Busquets and a few more miss out on this list.

Xavi Hernandez

Xavi Hernandez
Xavi Hernandez

One of the all-time greats in world football and the midfield general of the famous Spanish all-conquering side. Xavi Hernandez played 11 years of his 14 years in Spanish colours together with Fernando Torres.

It was Xavi Hernandez who provided the assist for Fernando Torres in 2008 that helped Spain win their first ever major championship in 44 years. The duo won 2 European Championships and the 2010 World Cup together.

Frank Lampard

Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers - Premier League
Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers - Premier League

The greatest goalscoring midfielder of all time in the Premier League, Frank Lampard was already the vice-captain of the Blues when Fernando Torres arrived in 2011. One of the finest ever midfielder produced by England, Lampard and Torres spent 3 and a half seasons together before the pair of them left Stamford Bridge in 2014.

Like Ashley Cole and John Terry, Lampard and Torres won the FA Cup, Champions League and the Europa League together.

Steven Gerrard

One of the most iconic images
One of the most iconic images

Another contender for who could arguably be given the title of the greatest midfielder ever to be produced by England, Steven Gerrard was the captain of the side when Fernando Torres first joined the Premier League in 2007 with Liverpool.

The former England captain enjoyed an impressive partnership with the Spaniard as the duo thrived in each other's company. Despite having one of the most effective midfielder-striker combinations in the Premier League, the duo could never guide Liverpool to a piece silverware together.

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