Liverpool's Number 9. By Ian Cruise. Fernando Torres is already a football idol. Signed to Liverpool for £20 million, 'El Nino' has taken 10 years to go from child prodigy to one of the greatest players on earth. His pacy runs and genius goal scoring has won the hearts and minds of millions of fans. This is an intimate look at a star who just keeps on rising, an essential reading for any fan. Hardcover book. Published 2009.