Are there any benefits to looking like Fernando Torres? Seven or eight years ago, maybe, because there would have been a few thousand Scousers on hand to do literally anything for you. If they at any point thought you were their beloved El Niño then they'd lie down and let you walk across them so you wouldn't damage your feet.
Following a £50 million move to Chelsea, where his biggest highlight was missing an open goal vs Manchester United in the 82nd minute, he became more of a laughing stock than a renowned footballer. While in London, his time was pretty uninspired, eventually causing a loan move to AC Milan, and then a permanent move back to the club that made him, Atletico Madrid.
This lad, who looks the spitting image of the once goal scoring machine, appears to be a better version of Torres. He has the face, the hair, but one ups the striker on the body front - because he's fucking hench.
Credit: Shaun Stafford Fitness
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It's actually athlete and trainer Shaun Stafford, an international cover model and two time WBFF Pro World Champion.
If you look closely, one of the veins in his biceps harnesses the same power that Fernando's right foot once had.
In fairness to Fernando, he's won the European Championship, the World Cup, UEFA Euro Golden Boot, the FA Cup, Europa League, Champions League and achieved third place in the 2008 Ballon d'Or competition. So maybe the jibes are a bit harsh.
He also made Gary Neville orgasm live on Sky Sports, so there's that too.
Featured Image Credit: Shaun Stafford/PA