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

Luis Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer, born in 1997, renowned for his role as a left winger or forward. He currently plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League and represents the Colombia national team. Known for his pace, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability, Díaz has become a key player for both club and country. He is celebrated for his contributions to Liverpool's success and his dynamic performances in international competitions for Colombia.

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January 1997: Born in Barrancas, La Guajira

Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda was born in Barrancas, La Guajira, in January 1997.

January 1997: Luis Díaz born

Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda was born in January 1997, marking the beginning of the life of the Colombian footballer.

2014: Joined Atlético Junior youth team

In 2014, at the age of 17, Díaz impressed in an open trial and joined the youth team of Atlético Junior.

2015: Included in Colombia's Copa Americana squad

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

In April 2016, Díaz made his senior debut for Barranquilla, coming on as a substitute in a match against Deportivo Pereira.

2016: Joined Atlético Junior Senior Team

In 2016, Díaz joined the senior team of Atlético Junior, being assigned to farm team Barranquilla and given a dietary plan to gain weight.

June 2017: Promoted to Junior's main squad

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

2017: Represented Colombia at under-20 level

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

August 2018: Called up to Colombia's full squad

In August 2018, Díaz was called up to the full squad of the Colombia national team for friendlies against Venezuela and Argentina.

2018: Regular starter for Junior

In 2018, Díaz became a regular starter for Junior and scored his first goal in the top tier against Atlético Bucaramanga.

2018: Senior international debut for Colombia

In 2018, Díaz made his senior international debut for Colombia, starting his journey representing his country.

March 2019: First international goal

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

July 2019: Signed for Porto

In July 2019, Díaz signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga club Porto for a fee of €7 million.

2019: Joined Porto

In 2019, Luis Díaz joined Porto for a reported fee of €7 million, marking a significant step in his career.

August 2020: Sent off in Taça de Portugal final

In August 2020, Díaz was sent off in the Taça de Portugal final after 38 minutes in a 2–1 win over Benfica.

October 2020: First Champions League goal

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

September 2021: Scored against Sporting CP

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

2021: Joint seventh top scorer

Despite leaving Porto halfway through his final season, in 2021 Díaz was the joint seventh top scorer with 14 goals.

2021: Copa América third-place finish and Golden Boot

In 2021, Díaz helped Colombia secure a third-place finish at the Copa América, where he was also honored with the Golden Boot award.

2021: Participated in Copa América

In 2021, Díaz was part of Colombia's squad for the Copa América and ended as joint-top goalscorer of the tournament alongside Lionel Messi.

2021: Signed for Liverpool

In 2021, after a successful spell with Porto, Luis Díaz signed with Liverpool in a transfer worth €45 million (£37.5 million).

January 2022: Left Porto

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

January 2022: Signed for Liverpool

In January 2022, Díaz signed a five-year contract with Liverpool for a reported €45 million (£37.5 million).

July 2022: Won FA Community Shield with Liverpool

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 against Arsenal

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

2022: Won FA Cup and EFL Cup with Liverpool

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

April 2023: Returned from injury

In April 2023, Díaz made his return from injury, replacing Cody Gakpo in a match against Leeds United.

July 2023: Engaged to Gera Ponce

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

October 2023: Parents Kidnapped

In October 2023, Díaz's parents were kidnapped by armed men in their hometown of Barrancas. His mother was rescued a day later, and his father was released on 9 November.

November 2023: Scored Both Goals against Brazil in World Cup qualifier

In November 2023, Díaz scored both of Colombia's goals in their 2-1 victory against Brazil, marking their first-ever win against Brazil in a FIFA World Cup qualifier.

2023: Changed shirt number to 7

Díaz entered the 2023 season with a new shirt number, changing from 23 to 7.

January 2024: 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: Featured on Ryan Castro song

In June 2024, Díaz appeared on Colombian singer, Ryan Castro’s song “EL RITMO QUE NOS UNE” along with Colombian national team teammates, James Rodriguez and Juan Fernando Quintero.

June 2024: Selected for Copa América squad

In June 2024, Díaz was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2024 Copa América and helped his national team reach the final, where they lost to Argentina.

August 2024: BBC Goal of the Month

In August 2024, Díaz scored a goal against Brentford on 25 August 2024 which was named BBC Goal of the Month.

September 2024: Scored brace against Manchester United

In September 2024, Díaz began the 2024-25 season with three goals in three league matches, including a brace at Old Trafford in a 3–0 win against Manchester United.