Erick Torres (footballer, born 1993)
A Mexican striker whose powerful frame and nose for goal made him a prolific force in MLS before returning home as a seasoned veteran.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Mexican footballer·Birthday: January 19·Millennials
Biography
Erick 'Cubo' Torres announced himself as a teenage sensation for Chivas Guadalajara, his physical presence and clinical finishing quickly marking him as one of Mexico's most promising forwards. A successful loan to Chivas USA in Major League Soccer turned into a permanent move to the Houston Dynamo, where he enjoyed his most productive spell, netting 14 goals in one season and becoming a fan favorite for his aerial ability and penalty-box instincts. His career later took him back to Mexico for stints with clubs like UNAM and Tijuana, adding experience and a veteran's guile to his game. While his trajectory saw him move from a hyped prospect to a well-traveled professional, Torres's legacy in MLS remains significant, remembered as a striker who brought a distinct, physical brand of goal-scoring to the league during its period of rapid growth.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Erick was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Erick Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Erick's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Finished as the top scorer for Chivas USA in the 2014 MLS season with 7 goals.
- Scored 14 goals in 33 appearances for the Houston Dynamo in the 2017 MLS season.
- Won the Copa MX with Guadalajara in 2015.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'El Cubo' (The Cube) comes from his grandmother, who said he had a cube-shaped head as a baby.
He made his professional debut for Guadalajara at the age of 17.
He represented Mexico at multiple youth levels, including the U-20 World Cup.
“I always try to give my best for the team and the fans.”
