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

Luis Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer renowned for his abilities as a left winger or forward. He currently plays for Premier League club Liverpool and represents the Colombia national team. Díaz is known for his pace, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability, making him a key player for both club and country. His performances have garnered significant attention and praise, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in international football.

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January 1997: Luis Díaz Born

In January 1997, Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda was born. He would become a professional footballer.

2014: Joins 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 the youth team.

2015: Colombia's Copa Americana de Pueblos Indígenas squad

In 2015, Díaz was included in Colombia's 22-man squad for the Copa Americana de Pueblos Indígenas, due to his Wayuu ethnicity.

April 2016: Senior Debut

On 26 April 2016, Díaz made his senior debut for Barranquilla, coming on as a substitute.

2016: Joins Atlético Junior Senior Team

In 2016, Díaz joined the senior team of Atlético Junior, being immediately assigned to farm team Barranquilla. He also started a dietary plan to gain 10 kg.

June 2017: Promotion to Junior's Main Squad

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

2017: Represents Colombia at U-20 level

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

August 2018: Called Up to the Full Squad

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

2018: Regular Starter and First Top Tier Goal

In 2018, Díaz became a regular starter for Junior and scored his first goal in the top tier, ending the campaign with 16 goals overall.

2018: Senior International Debut

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

March 2019: First International Goal

On 26 March 2019, Díaz scored his first international goal for Colombia in a friendly match against South Korea.

July 2019: Signs for FC Porto

On 10 July 2019, Díaz signed for FC Porto on a five-year contract for €7 million, rejecting interest from Zenit Saint Petersburg.

2019: Díaz joins Porto

In 2019, Díaz joined Porto for a reported fee of €7 million, winning multiple titles with the club.

August 2020: Sent Off in Taça de Portugal Final

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

October 2020: Champions League Goal

On 21 October 2020, Díaz scored his first Champions League goal against Manchester City.

September 2021: Scores against Sporting CP

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

2021: Liverpool Signs Díaz

After a strong first half of the 2021-22 season, Liverpool signed Díaz for €45 million.

2021: Copa América

Díaz was included in Colombia's squad for the 2021 Copa América, scoring multiple goals and finishing as joint-top goalscorer.

2021: Copa América Third-Place Finish and Golden Boot

In 2021, Díaz helped Colombia finish third at the Copa América and was awarded the Golden Boot.

2021: League's Forward of the Month

On 19 December, Díaz was named the league's Forward of the Month for the second consecutive month, after scoring four goals and providing three assists.

January 2022: Leaving Porto, winner's medal

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

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.

July 2022: FA Community Shield Win

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

September 2022: Knee Injury

In September 2022, Díaz sustained a knee injury during a game against Arsenal, sidelining him for several months.

2022: EFL Cup and FA Cup Victories

In 2022, Díaz won the EFL Cup and FA Cup with Liverpool, being named man of the match in the latter final. He also started in the Champions League final.

April 2023: Return From Injury and Goal

In April 2023, Díaz returned from a knee injury and scored a goal in a 4–3 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

July 2023: Engagement to Gera Ponce

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

October 2023: Kidnapping of 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.