History of Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997) in Timeline

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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January 1997: Luis Díaz Born

Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda was born in January 1997.

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.

2015: Juan Cuadrado Wins Premier League with Chelsea

Juan Cuadrado won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2015.

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.

August 2020: Sent Off in Taça de Portugal Final

On 1 August 2020, in his first season in Portugal, Díaz was sent off after 38 minutes in a 2–1 win over Benfica at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, in the Taça de Portugal final.

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: Issued Winner's Medal for Primeira Liga Title

Despite leaving Porto in January 2022, Díaz was issued with a winner's medal after the club won the 2021–22 Primeira Liga title.

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: Copa América Third Place and Golden Boot

In 2021, Díaz helped Colombia to a third-place finish at the Copa América, where he was also awarded the Golden Boot.

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.

September 2022: Injury Against Arsenal

On 9 October, Díaz came off due to a knee injury against Arsenal in September 2022.

2022: FA Cup Man of the Match

In the 2022 FA Cup final against Chelsea, Díaz started and was named man of the match, as Liverpool won 6–5 on penalties after a goalless draw.

April 2023: Returns from Injury

On 17 April, Díaz made his return from injury, replacing Cody Gakpo in the 81st minute of a 6–1 away win over Leeds United in April 2023.

July 2023: Gets Engaged to Gera Ponce

In July 2023, Díaz got engaged to his girlfriend, Gera Ponce.

October 2023: Kidnapping of Díaz's Parents

On 29 October 2023, Díaz's mother and father were kidnapped in Barrancas. His mother was rescued a day later, and his father was released on 9 November.

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.

2023: Changes Shirt Number

In 2023, Díaz changed his shirt number from 23 to 7.

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: Appears on Ryan Castro's Song

In June 2024, Díaz appeared on Colombian singer Ryan Castro's song "EL RITMO QUE NOS UNE" and its music video.

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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.

August 2024: BBC Goal of the Month

In August 2024, Diaz's goal against Brentford was named BBC Goal of the Month.

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.

June 2025: Díaz and Gera Ponce Get Married

Luis Díaz and Gera Ponce got married in June 2025.

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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