Photo: Светлана Бекетова / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Lucas Torreira is exactly my kind of footballer. At 168 cm he's small for a holding midfielder, yet he plays bigger than almost anyone, swarming the ball, breaking up attacks, and covering ground tirelessly. Rising from tiny Fray Bentos in Uruguay to Arsenal and now Galatasaray tells you everything about his grit. I love players who win games through unglamorous work, the tackles and interceptions that rarely make highlight reels but decide matches. He carries that classic Uruguayan blend of fierce competitiveness and tactical intelligence. Defensive midfielders like Torreira are the unsung backbone of every good team.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lucas Torreira
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーカス・トレイラ
- Reading
- るーかす・とれいら
- Born
- February 11, 1996 (age 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Fray Bentos, Río Negro Department, Uruguay
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lucas Torreira born?
Born February 11, 1996 (age 30).
Where is Lucas Torreira from?
Lucas Torreira is from Fray Bentos, Río Negro Department, Uruguay.
What does Lucas Torreira do?
Lucas Torreira works as association football player.
How tall is Lucas Torreira?
Lucas Torreira is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.