Llorenç Gómez

[5] Llorenç subsequently began suffering knee problems at the age of 16,[5] ultimately resulting in a diagnosis of osteoarthritis and the need for multiple operations.

[6][7] He was advised to train on sand as part of his rehabilitation as the surface is low-impact on knees; this is where Llorenç first encountered beach soccer.

[6][8] He debuted at the second stage of the 2011 Euro Beach Soccer League,[10] and from there quickly established himself as part of the squad.

[9][11] In 2013, he took the number 10 shirt from the recently retired Amarelle and helped Spain to a runners-up finish at the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup,[8] scoring his country's only goal in the final.

[12] As well as continuing to represent Spain, in order to make a full living from the sport, he has also played for numerous club sides in leagues around the world as a sought after player.

[6] Major clubs include Barcelona (Spain), Kristall (Russia), Lokomotiv Moscow (Russia), Flamengo (Brazil), KP Łódź (Poland), Falfala Kfar Qassem (Israel), Tokyo Verdy (Japan), Catania (Italy) and Artur Music (Ukraine).

[6] Llorenç's third appearance at the World Cup, in 2021, was marred by injury and a red card in Spain's second match versus Tahiti.

[16] A month later, in a shock announcement on social media and still shy of 30 years old, he declared that he was retiring from beach soccer due to the "degenerative" nature of his injuries and the need to prioritise his quality of life.

[15] Llorenç supports RCD Espanyol and received a special reception from club in 2013 after Spain's second-place finish at the World Cup.

Llorenç playing for Spain, battling for the ball vs. Iran at the 2019 Intercontinental Cup