Leo Torres (born January 22, 2004) is an American professional

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club

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Career

San Antonio FC

On February 14, 2019, Torres signed his first professional contract with

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. Aged 15 years and 23 days, Torres was the youngest player to ever sign a contract in the

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. He made his league debut for the club on August 20, 2020, in a 4–0 away victory over

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Real Monarchs loan

On September 29, 2021, Torres moved on loan to USL Championship side

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Austin FC II

On January 24, 2023, Austin FC II announced they had signed Torres to the club after his two seasons on loan with Real Monarchs. Torres played six games and scored one goal for Austin FC II during the season they won the 2023 MLS Next Pro Cup.

Career statistics

Honors

*MLS Next Pro Cup: Champions –

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* * 2004 births Living people American sportspeople of Mexican descent American men's soccer players Soccer players from Texas People from Devine, Texas Sportspeople from Greater San Antonio Men's association football midfielders MLS Next Pro players San Antonio FC players Real Monarchs players USL Championship players United States men's youth international soccer players 21st-century American sportsmen {{US-footy-midfielder-2000s-stub