Fernando Llorente
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Fernando Javier Llorente Torres, nicknamed El Rey León, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Llorente playing for Athletic Bilbao in 2010
Llorente (foreground) playing for Athletic Bilbao against Barcelona in 2012
Llorente (right) before a UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid in 2013
Llorente (right, number 16, marked by Peter Crouch) moments before his first goal for Spain, 11 February 2009
Forward (association football)
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In the sport of association football, a forward is an outfield position which primarily plays further up the pitch than midfielders and defenders. As with any attacking player, the role of the forward relies heavily on being able to create space for attack. Their advanced position and limited defensive responsibilities mean forwards normally score more goals on behalf of their team than other players.
The forward (no. 10, in red) is past the defender (no. 16, in white) and is about to take a shot at the goal. The goalkeeper will try to stop the forward from scoring a goal by preventing the ball from passing the goal line.
Brazilian striker Ronaldo (middle, in white) taking a shot at goal. A multi-functional forward, he has influenced a generation of strikers who followed.
Gabriel Batistuta holding his old number 9 Fiorentina jersey. The number most associated with the position, he was an out and out striker.
Wayne Rooney, shown wearing the number 10 jersey, was used at Manchester United as a second striker on many occasions, playing behind the number 9.