For a long time, Ferran Torres was a name that split opinions inside and outside FC Barcelona. He was the eternal debate: talent vs. inconsistency, flashes vs. continuity.
But this season, the conversation has changed completely. Ferran is no longer defined by doubt — he’s defined by production. And his night at La Cartuja against Real Betis, capped with a stunning hat-trick, pushed him into a statistical dimension that forces the club to rethink its long-term plans.

A Goal-Scoring Rhythm That Breaks His Own Ceilings

His hat-trick against Betis took Ferran to 11 LaLiga goals, already surpassing his previous league-best tally of 10 from last season.
He’s done it in:

• 15 league matches
• 11 starts
• 933 total minutes

That translates to one goal every 85 minutes — elite efficiency, especially considering he hasn’t taken a single penalty this season.

The streak also pushed him into the top 50 all-time LaLiga scorers for Barcelona, an achievement reached in just 24 months of consistent first-team action.

Since arriving in the 2021–22 season, Ferran has scored:

• 57 goals in 177 matches (all competitions)
• 36 goals in LaLiga
• 32 goals in his last 64 matches, all under Hansi Flick, who identified him early as a perfect fit for the No. 9 role.

His evolution hasn’t just been significant — it’s been explosive.

Barcelona’s Real Alternative to Lewandowski

Ferran’s reconversion into a central striker couldn’t have come at a better moment. With Robert Lewandowski no longer untouchable, the Valencian forward has simply taken over.

This season:

• Ferran: 13 goals in 19 matches
• Lewandowski: 8 goals
• Lamine Yamal: 8 goals

In LaLiga, only Kylian Mbappé (16) has more goals — but four of the Frenchman’s were penalties. Ferran hasn’t scored from the spot once.

He’s become Barcelona’s most reliable finisher, the one attacking piece Flick trusts to lead the line, press, link, and attack space.

From Criticized to Undeniable

The three goals in Seville showcased the full version of Ferran:

• acrobatic first-touch finishes after crosses from Jules Koundé and Roony Bardghji,
• and a clean long-range strike to complete his third Barcelona hat-trick.

Flick didn’t hold back afterward:
“He’s a very intelligent player. He reads space and he has the right mentality.”

Ferran’s own explanation was even simpler: discipline, consistency, and daily work.

No drama. No excuses. Just results.

Ferran Torres isn’t just winning over his critics — he’s becoming one of Barcelona’s most indispensable players.