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

Luis Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer renowned as a top winger. Known for his speed, dribbling skills, and pressing ability, he currently plays as a left winger for Bayern Munich and represents the Colombia national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best wingers in the world.

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January 1997: Luis Díaz's Birth

In January 1997, Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda, a Colombian professional footballer, was born. He is known for playing as a left winger and is recognized for his pace, dribbling, and pressing ability.

May 2001: Bayern Munich's Victory at the Bernabéu

In May 2001, Luis Diaz's club secured their first victory at the stadium since 1 May 2001

April 2012: Bayern Win over Real Madrid

In April 2012, Bayern Munich secured their first win over Real Madrid since 17 April 2012.

2014: Joined Atlético Junior Youth Team

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

2015: Juan Cuadrado wins Premier League

In 2015, Juan Cuadrado won the Premier League with Chelsea.

2015: Included in Copa Americana de Pueblos Indígenas squad

In 2015, Luis 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, Luis Díaz made his senior debut, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 loss for Barranquilla against Deportivo Pereira.

2016: Joined Atlético Junior Senior Team

In 2016, after impressing during the Copa Americana de Pueblos Indígenas tournament, Luis Díaz joined the senior team of Atlético Junior and was immediately assigned to farm team Barranquilla. He was also put on a dietary plan to gain 10 kg due to his slender build.

June 2017: Promotion to Junior's Main Squad

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

2017: Represented Colombia at U-20 level

In 2017, Luis Díaz represented Colombia at the under-20 level in the South American U-20 Championship.

August 2018: Called up to full Colombia squad

On 27 August 2018, after representing Colombia at under-20 level, Luis Díaz was called up to the full squad for friendlies against Venezuela and Argentina.

2018: Regular Starter and First Top Tier Goal

In 2018, Luis Díaz became a regular starter and scored his first goal in the top tier on 4 February against Atlético Bucaramanga. He ended the campaign with 16 goals overall.

2018: Senior International Debut

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

March 2019: First International Goal

In March 2019, Luis Díaz scored his first international goal for Colombia, equalizing in a 2–1 friendly loss to South Korea.

July 2019: Signed for Porto

On 10 July 2019, Luis Díaz signed for Primeira Liga club Porto on a five-year contract for a fee of €7 million. He was convinced to join by Radamel Falcao, James Rodríguez, and Carlos Queiroz.

2019: Díaz joins Porto

In 2019, Luis Díaz joined Porto for a reported fee of €7 million after playing for Barranquilla and Atlético Junior, where he won several titles.

August 2020: Sent off in Taça de Portugal Final

On 1 August 2020, Luis Díaz was sent off after 38 minutes in the Taça de Portugal final, which Porto won 2–1 against Benfica.

October 2020: First Champions League goal

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

September 2021: Goal against Sporting CP

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

2021: Forward of the Month award

In 2021, Luis Diaz was named the league's Forward of the Month for the second consecutive month after scoring four goals and providing three assists.

2021: Copa América success

In 2021, Luis Díaz helped Colombia achieve a third-place finish at the Copa América, where he also received the Golden Boot award.

2021: Included in Colombia's squad for the 2021 Copa América

In 2021, Luis Díaz was included in Colombia's squad for the Copa América. He had significant performances, including scoring against Brazil and Argentina, and ended as joint-top goalscorer of the tournament.

January 2022: Winner's medal for 2021-22 Primeira Liga title.

In January 2022, despite leaving Porto halfway through his final season, Luis Díaz was issued with a winner's medal after the club won the 2021–22 Primeira Liga title.

January 2022: Signed for Liverpool

On 30 January 2022, Luis Díaz signed a five-year contract with Liverpool for a reported €45 million. Liverpool decided to sign him permanently after being impressed by him and learning of Tottenham Hotspur's interest.

July 2022: FA Community Shield

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

September 2022: Knee Injury

In September 2022, Luis Díaz started the new month of the season well by scoring four goals and providing three assists. However, on 9 October, he sustained a knee injury during a game against Arsenal.

2022: FA Cup Final

In 2022, Luis Díaz had an impressive year, playing in the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on 27 February, and starting in the FA Cup final on 14 May against Chelsea, which Liverpool won. Díaz was named man of the match, demonstrating his impact on the team's success.

April 2023: Returned to Scoring Ways

After seven months on the sidelines, Luis Díaz returned from injury on 17 April, replacing Cody Gakpo in a 6–1 win over Leeds United. On 30 April 2023, he scored Liverpool's second goal in their 4–3 home win over Tottenham Hotspur.

July 2023: Engagement to Gera Ponce

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

October 2023: Kidnapping of Díaz's parents

On October 29, 2023, Luis Díaz's parents were kidnapped by armed men in Barrancas. His mother was rescued a day later, but his father was released on November 9, after a major search effort. Due to this, Díaz was absent for Liverpool's following Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

November 2023: Defeated Brazil in FIFA World Cup qualifier

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

2023: New shirt number and First Goal of the Season

In 2023, Luis Díaz entered the season with a new shirt number, changing from 23 to 7. On 13 August, he scored his first goal of the season against Chelsea. On 19 August, he scored an acrobatic volley against Bournemouth.

January 2024: Goal in EFL Cup Semi-Final

On 24 January 2024, Luis Díaz scored a goal for Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final against Fulham, which sent Liverpool to the final.

June 2024: Appeared on Ryan Castro's song

In June 2024, Luis Díaz appeared on Colombian singer Ryan Castro's song "EL RITMO QUE NOS UNE". He also appeared in the music video alongside Colombian national team teammates James Rodriguez and Juan Fernando Quintero, who also sang in the song.

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June 2024: Selected for 2024 Copa América squad

In June 2024, Luis Díaz was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2024 Copa América, where he helped his national team reach the final. Unfortunately, they lost 1–0 to Argentina after extra time.

August 2024: Goal of the Month

In August 2024, Luis Díaz's goal against Brentford on 25 August 2024 was named BBC Goal of the Month.

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September 2024: Three goals in three league matches

In September 2024, Luis Díaz began the 2024–25 season with three goals in three league matches, including a brace against Manchester United on 1 September 2024.

2024: Premier League win with Liverpool

In 2024, Liverpool won the 2024–25 Premier League, making Luis Díaz the second Colombian to win the league.

2024: Copa América Runner-Up

In 2024, Luis Díaz and the Colombian national team finished as runner-up in the Copa América.

2024: Move to Bayern Munich

In 2024, Luis Díaz joined Bayern Munich for a fee of €75 million after winning the Premier League with Liverpool in the 2024-25 season.

July 2025: Signed for Bayern Munich

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

November 2025: Champions League Red Card

On 4 November 2025, in a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Díaz scored twice but was sent off with a straight red card for a foul that injured Achraf Hakimi.