Career Timeline of Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997): Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997) made an impact.

Luis Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a left winger. While the provided information states he plays for Bayern Munich, this appears to be inaccurate as of late 2023; he currently plays for Liverpool. He is also a key player for the Colombia national team, known for his pace, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability. Díaz has become a prominent figure in South American football and a valuable asset to his club.

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2014: Joins Atlético Junior Youth Team

In 2014, at the age of 17, Díaz attended an open trial hosted by Atlético Junior and impressed enough to join the youth team.

2015: Included in Colombia's Squad for Copa Americana de Pueblos Indígenas

In 2015, Díaz was included in Colombia's squad for the Copa Americana de Pueblos Indígenas due to his Wayuu ethnicity.

April 2016: Senior Debut for Barranquilla

On 26 April 2016, Díaz made his senior debut, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 Categoría Primera B home loss against Deportivo Pereira.

2016: Joins Senior Team of Atlético Junior

In 2016, after impressing during the tournament, Díaz joined the senior team of Atlético Junior, being immediately assigned to farm team Barranquilla.

June 2017: Promoted to Junior's Main Squad

On 6 June 2017, after already making his first team debut in the year's Copa Colombia, Díaz was subsequently promoted to Junior's main squad.

2017: Represents Colombia at U-20 Championship

In 2017, Díaz represented Colombia at the South American U-20 Championship.

August 2018: Called Up to Full Squad

On 27 August 2018, Díaz was called up to the full squad for friendlies against Venezuela and Argentina.

2018: Regular Starter for Junior

In 2018, Díaz became a regular starter for Junior, scoring his first goal in the top tier on 4 February.

2018: Senior International Debut

In 2018, Díaz made his senior international debut for Colombia.

March 2019: Scores First International Goal

On 26 March 2019, Díaz scored his first international goal, equalising in a 2–1 friendly loss away to South Korea.

July 2019: Signs for Porto

On 10 July 2019, Díaz signed for Primeira Liga club Porto on a five-year contract.

2019: Díaz Joins Porto

In 2019, Díaz moved to Porto for a reported fee of €7 million and won multiple titles.

October 2020: First Champions League Goal

On 21 October 2020, Díaz scored his first Champions League goal in a 3–1 defeat against Manchester City in the 2020–21 season.

September 2021: Scores Against Sporting CP

On 11 September 2021, Díaz scored in a 1–1 away draw against rivals Sporting CP.

2021: Included in Colombia's Squad for Copa América

Díaz was included in Colombia's squad for the 2021 Copa América, ending as joint-top goalscorer of the tournament alongside Lionel Messi.

2021: Liverpool Signs Díaz

In 2021, after 14 goals in 18 league games, Liverpool signed Díaz for a transfer worth €45 million (£37.5 million).

January 2022: Leaves Porto as Joint Seventh Top Scorer

Despite leaving Porto halfway through his final season, in January 2022 Díaz was the joint seventh top scorer with 14 goals.

January 2022: Signs for Liverpool

On 30 January 2022, Díaz signed a five-year contract at Premier League club Liverpool for a reported €45 million (£37.5 million).

July 2022: FA Community Shield Win

In July 2022, Díaz started for Liverpool in the club's 3–1 win over Manchester City in the FA Community Shield at the King Power Stadium.

November 2023: Scores Both Goals Against Brazil

On 16 November 2023, Díaz scored both of Colombia's goals as they defeated Brazil 2–1 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier.

January 2024: Scores in EFL Cup Semi-Final

In January 2024, Díaz scored a goal for Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final against Fulham which sent Liverpool to the final.

June 2024: Selected for 2024 Copa América

On 21 June 2024, Díaz was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2024 Copa América, helping his national team reach the final.

September 2024: Scores Hat-Trick in Champions League

On 5 November, Díaz scored his first Champions League hat-trick in a 4–0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in September 2024.

2024: Copa América Runner-Up

In 2024, Díaz helped his national team to a runner-up finish in the Copa América.

2024: Wins Premier League Title

In 2024, Liverpool won the Premier League, making Díaz the second Colombian to win the league.

July 2025: Signs for Bayern Munich

On 30 July 2025, Diaz signed for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a four-year deal for a reported fee of €75 million, including add-ons.

2025: Díaz Joins Bayern Munich

In 2025, Díaz joined Bayern Munich for a fee of €75 million including add-ons.

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