Who is the most impressive player in Japan for Fernando Torres? (2ページ目)

"(Tomoaki) Makino at Urawa Reds was the most impressive defender in the league for me," Torres continued. "He was a tough opponent but we always exchanged nice words after games, and sometimes talked off the pitch too."

Before coming to Japan, Torres spent a lot of time watching J-League matches, and he has a few favourite players. Predictably enough, they are skillful midfielders similar to those from Spain.

"Kengo Nakamura from Kawasaki Frontale," Torres said without hesitation. "His playing style is attractive and I loved watching it. Receiving the ball between the lines, making beautiful turns, and then playing sharp, penetrative passes to trouble the opponents - I like that and can watch it for a whole game."

Torres, of course, also acknowledges Takefusa Kubo, who is currently playing for Mallorca on loan from Real Madrid in Spain.

"Now he is having a great experience in Spain," Torres said of the Japanese teenager. "Certainly, he's got huge talent and potential and I hope he will become the player he should. I think it's possible because he is clever and humble. I can see that in his interviews. He already knows about Spain and can speak Spanish after previously spending many years in Barcelona's academy.