Roberto Torres
He played as a midfielder during his football career, showcasing his skills on the field.
Torres began his professional career at Cerro Porteño, where he played from 1994 to 1998.
Roberto Torres is a Paraguayan association football player and manager, known for his contributions to both roles.
Biography
Early Life
Roberto Ismael Torres Báez, born in 1972, is a Paraguayan football figure known for his dual role as a player and manager. He began his football journey in his homeland, where he developed his skills and passion for the game.
Playing Career
Torres's professional playing career took off at Cerro Porteño, where he played from 1994 to 1998. He made a significant impact as a midfielder, showcasing his talent and earning a spot on the Paraguay men's national football team for a brief period in 1996. After his time at Cerro Porteño, he continued to play for clubs like Sportivo Luqueño and Sportivo San Lorenzo, before taking his talents abroad to Chile's O'Higgins and Japan's Júbilo Iwata from 1999 to 2000.
Coaching Career
Transitioning from player to coach, Torres began his managerial career as an interim manager for Cerro Porteño in 2013. He quickly proved his capabilities, becoming the permanent manager in 2015 and leading the team to victory in the Apertura tournament that same year. His coaching journey continued with successful stints at Libertad, where he won the 2016 Apertura, and other Paraguayan clubs including Nacional and San Lorenzo. In 2025, he took on the role of manager at Guaraní de Fram, further solidifying his legacy in Paraguayan football.
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Career & Clubs
Torres played for Cerro Porteño, Sportivo Luqueño and Sportivo San Lorenzo in his homeland. Abroad, he has stints with Chilean club O'Higgins and the Japanese club Júbilo Iwata.
Torres began his coaching career as an interim manager for Cerro Porteño for two matches in 2013. In 2015 he became permanent manager, winning the 2015 Apertura and ending as runner-up in the Clausura tournament that same year. Torres left the club immediately afterwards and took over Libertad, winning the 2016 Apertura with the Gumarelo side. On 19 February 2019, Torres was appointed as manager of Sportivo Luqueño. Aside from Cerro Porteño, Libertad, and Sportivo Luqueño, Torres also coached Paraguayan clubs Nacional, San Lorenzo, Resistencia, Guaireña, and Sol de América. On 23 February 2025, he was announced as the new manager of Colombian club Boyacá Chicó, where he worked for two months until resigning on 21 April after going winless in 10 matches. In July 2025, he was appointed as the manager of Guaraní de Fram.
- Club
- Paraguay men's national football team (1996–1996)
- Club
- Cerro Porteño (1994–1998)
- Club
- Júbilo Iwata (1999–2000)
Clubs
- Cerro Porteño1994–1998
- Paraguay men's national football team1996–1996
- Júbilo Iwata1999–2000
Played together with
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaJúbilo Iwata · 2015
- Ademir SantosJúbilo Iwata · 1987–1991
Adilson BatistaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaJúbilo Iwata · 2014–2014
- Akihiko TakeshigeJúbilo Iwata · 2010–2014
- Akira KonnoJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999
- Aldo BobadillaCerro Porteño · 1997–2004
- Aleksandar ŽivkovićJúbilo Iwata · 2000–2003
- Alessandro CambalhotaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1998
Alexei KoșelevJúbilo Iwata · 2021- Alfredo MendozaCerro Porteño · 1983–1985
André PausJúbilo Iwata · 1994–1996
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Identifiers & aliases
Roberto Ismael Torres Báez is a Paraguayan football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently in charge of Guaraní de Fram.
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