Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luis Suárez
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Luis Suárez made an impact.
Luis Suárez is a Uruguayan professional footballer, currently playing for Inter Miami. Widely considered one of the best strikers of his generation, he is known for his goal-scoring prowess, movement, and finishing ability. Nicknamed "El Pistolero," Suárez has an impressive record, exceeding 500 career goals. He has won numerous individual awards, including two European Golden Shoes, an Eredivisie Golden Boot, a Premier League Golden Boot, and a Pichichi Trophy, solidifying his place among football's elite.
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1986: Ian Rush's Liverpool season
In April 2014, Suarez became the first Liverpool player to score 30 league goals in a season since Ian Rush in 1986-87.
1994: Robbie Fowler's Premier League Season
In 1994, Robbie Fowler started playing in Premier League.
1995: Robbie Fowler's Premier League Season
In 1995, Robbie Fowler continued playing in Premier League.
May 2005: First-Team Debut for Nacional
In May 2005, at the age of 18, Suárez made his first-team debut for Nacional against Atlético Junior in the Copa Libertadores.
September 2005: First Goal for Nacional
In September 2005, Suárez scored his first goal for Nacional, contributing to the team winning the 2005–06 Uruguayan league.
2005: Debut with Nacional
In 2005, Luis Suárez began his senior club career with Uruguayan club Nacional.
September 2006: European debut with Groningen
On September 14, 2006, Suárez made his European debut with Groningen in a 4–2 loss to Serbian club Partizan.
August 2007: Arbitration Case and Transfer to Ajax
In August 2007, Suárez brought his case to the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB)'s arbitration committee to try to facilitate his sale to Ajax after Groningen rejected their initial offer. The arbitration committee ruled against him on August 9, but that same day, Ajax increased their offer to €7.5 million, and Groningen accepted.
August 2007: Signing with Ajax and Club Debut
In August 2007, specifically on August 9, Suárez signed a five-year contract with Ajax for a transfer fee of €7.5 million and made his club debut in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Slavia Prague.
2007: U-20 World Cup Tournament Finals
In 2007, Suárez participated in the U-20 World Cup Tournament Finals, where he scored two goals in four appearances for Uruguay. He scored against Spain in the group stage and against the United States in the Round of 16, but Uruguay was eliminated after losing 2-1 to the U.S.
2007: Transfer to Ajax
In 2007, Suárez transferred to Ajax after playing for Groningen. During his time at Ajax, he won the KNVB Cup and the Eredivisie.
2009: Appointment as Ajax Captain
Before the 2009-10 season, after Thomas Vermaelen's departure, Martin Jol appointed Suárez as the captain of Ajax.
2009: Suárez wins Pichichi and Golden Shoe
In 2016, Luis Suárez became the first player since 2009 other than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win both the Pichichi and the Golden Shoe in a season.
2009: Liverpool defeats Manchester United
In March 2014, Liverpool defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since 2009.
June 2010: 2010 World Cup Squad Selection
In June 2010, Suárez was named to Uruguay's 23-man World Cup squad. He drew a penalty and assisted a goal against South Africa. In the final group stage match, he scored against Mexico and was named Man of the Match, helping Uruguay win Group A.
2010: 2010 World Cup Qualifying
In 2010, Suárez played in 19 of 20 games for Uruguay in the World Cup qualifying and inter-confederation play-offs, scoring five goals.
2010: Liverpool Debut
In 2010-2011 season, Suárez helped Liverpool go from 12th in the league to finish sixth.
2010: First Goal of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
In October 2020, Suárez scored the first goal of the South American 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, becoming the first player to score the opening goal three times in the competition's history, after doing so in 2010 and 2014.
January 2011: Transfer to Liverpool
On January 28, 2011, Ajax accepted a €26.5 million offer from Liverpool for Suárez. He departed Ajax on good terms and received a farewell sendoff.
2011: 2011 Copa América Victory
In 2011, Suárez played a key role in Uruguay's Copa América victory. He scored in the opening game, assisted in the next, and converted a penalty in the quarter-finals. He also scored twice in the semi-final win and scored the opening goal and set up another in the final, leading Uruguay to their 15th Copa América title. Suárez was named MVP of the Tournament.
2011: Signing with Liverpool
In 2011, Suárez signed for Premier League club Liverpool, where he won the League Cup in his first full season.
July 2012: Selection for Uruguay Olympic Football Team
In July 2012, Suárez was selected for the Uruguay Olympic football team to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games. In a warm-up game against Chile on July 11, 2012, Suárez scored a hat-trick in a 6–4 victory.
August 2012: New Contract with Liverpool
On August 7, 2012, Suárez signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool.
September 2012: Hat-Trick Against Norwich City
On September 29, 2012, Suárez scored a hat-trick in Liverpool's Premier League fixture away at Norwich City for the second consecutive season.
2012: 2012 Summer Olympics
In 2012, Suárez represented Uruguay at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
May 2013: Suárez seeks Liverpool exit
In May 2013, Luis Suárez expressed his desire to leave Liverpool, citing excessive media attention on his family as the primary reason.
2013: Suárez scores four goals against Norwich City
In December 2013, Suárez achieved several milestones. On December 4, 2013, he scored four goals against Norwich City, becoming the first Premier League player to score three hat-tricks against the same club. On December 15, 2013, he captained Liverpool for the first time against Tottenham Hotspur. On December 16, 2013, Suárez was named Football Supporters' Federation Player of the Year for 2013. On December 20, 2013, he signed a new contract with Liverpool.
2013: Suárez returns to Liverpool team
Throughout 2013, Luis Suárez reversed his decision to leave Liverpool, expressing his desire to stay and potentially sign a contract extension due to the support from fans. He returned to first-team training and on September 25, 2013, played his first game of the 2013-14 season against Manchester United. On September 29, 2013, he made his first Premier League appearance, scoring twice against Sunderland. On October 26, 2013, Suárez scored his fourth Premier League hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion.
January 2014: Suárez sets scoring record
On January 1, 2014, Luis Suárez became the first Liverpool player since Robbie Fowler to score 20 or more goals in successive Premier League seasons. He also equaled Andy Cole's Premier League record for the earliest date to reach the 20-goal mark, doing so in a record low of 15 matches.
May 2014: Suárez wins PFA Player of the Year award
In May 2014, Luis Suárez was named the Football Association Writers' Player of the Year. He ended the season with 31 goals, winning the Premier League Golden Boot and sharing the European Golden Shoe with Cristiano Ronaldo. He also won the Barclay's Premier League Player of the Season award as Liverpool finished second in the league and qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
July 2014: Suárez agrees to Barcelona contract
On July 11, 2014, Luis Suárez agreed to a five-year contract with Barcelona for an undisclosed transfer fee, later revealed to be £64.98 million. He was assigned the number 9 shirt for the 2014–15 season.
2014: Top Scorer in World Cup Qualification
In 2014, Suárez ended the World Cup qualification campaign as the top scorer in the South American section with 11 goals in 14 matches.
2014: Suárez misses World Cup
In 2016 it was noted that Suárez also previously missed part of the 2014 World Cup and the entire 2015 Copa América through suspension.
2014: First Goal of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
In October 2020, Suárez scored the first goal of the South American 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, becoming the first player to score the opening goal three times in the competition's history, after doing so in 2010 and 2014.
February 2015: Suárez scores twice against Manchester City
On February 24, 2015, Luis Suárez scored twice as Barcelona defeated Manchester City 2–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.
August 2015: Suárez scores in UEFA Super Cup
On August 11, 2015, Luis Suárez began the 2015–16 season by scoring and assisting a goal in Barcelona's 5–4 extra time victory over Sevilla in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup.
2015: Goals scored by Messi, Suárez and Neymar
In 2015, the front three of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar scored combined 131 goals, breaking their previous record for most goals by an attacking trio in a single season.
January 2016: Suárez scores hat trick against Athletic Bilbao
On January 17, 2016, Luis Suárez scored a hat trick against Athletic Bilbao, in a game that ended 6–0 for Barcelona.
February 2016: Suárez scores four goals against Valencia
On February 3, 2016, Luis Suárez scored four goals in a 7–0 Copa del Rey win against Valencia. On February 16, 2016, he recorded his 3rd hat trick of the LaLiga Campaign, netting 3 against Celta Vigo in Barcelona's 6–1 win.
2016: Suárez wins Pichichi Trophy
During the 2015-16 La Liga season, which concluded in 2016, Luis Suárez scored a hat-trick to secure a second consecutive Spanish championship for Barcelona. He registered 40 league goals, winning his first Pichichi Trophy and a second European Golden Shoe. Suárez led La Liga in both goals and assists. On May 22, 2016, he suffered a hamstring injury during the Copa del Rey Final. He ended the season with 59 goals and 22 assists.
2016: Suárez scores in Supercopa de España
Luis Suárez began the 2016–17 season by scoring a goal in Barcelona's 2016 Supercopa de España first leg match against Sevilla. In the first La Liga match of the 2016-17 season, Suárez scored a hat-trick against Real Betis. He also made his 100th Barcelona appearance.
January 2017: Suárez scores 100th goal for Barcelona
On January 11, 2017, Luis Suárez scored his 100th goal for Barcelona in a Copa del Rey match against Athletic Bilbao.
September 2017: Suárez scores in Catalan derby
On September 23, 2017, Luis Suárez scored in Barcelona's 3–0 win over Girona, in the first ever Catalan derby for the opposition.
January 2018: Suárez scores twice in comeback win
On January 14, 2018, Luis Suárez scored twice in a 4–2 comeback win at Real Sociedad. A week later, on January 21, 2018, he scored twice and assisted twice in Barcelona's 5–0 win against Real Betis.
June 2018: 2018 World Cup
In June 2018, Suárez won his 100th cap and scored the only goal against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup, earning him Man of the Match. He was again named Man of the Match against Russia, scoring a free kick. He also assisted a goal against Portugal.
2018: Scores twice against Real Madrid
In 2018, Suárez scored twice against Real Madrid during a 3–0 victory in the second leg of the 2018–19 Copa del Rey semi-final.
December 2019: Backheel Goal Nominated for Puskás Award
In December 2019, Suárez's backheel goal against Mallorca, scored on December 7th, was nominated for the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award.
2019: Scores twice against Inter Milan
In 2019, after recovering from a calf injury, Suárez scored twice in a 5–2 victory over Valencia as a substitute. On October 2nd, he scored two goals in a 2–1 comeback win against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
August 2020: Informed by Koeman he was no longer wanted
In August 2020, after Ronald Koeman became Barcelona's head coach, he informed Suárez that he was no longer wanted by the club.
September 2020: Signs with Atlético Madrid
In September 2020, Suárez signed a two-year contract with Atlético Madrid after failing to join Juventus and facing accusations of cheating to obtain Italian citizenship.
October 2020: First Goal of 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualification
In October 2020, Suárez scored the first goal of the South American 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, becoming the first player to score the opening goal three times in the competition's history, after doing so in 2010 and 2014.
2020: Signing with Atlético Madrid
In 2020, Suárez signed for Atlético Madrid and played a crucial role in the club's La Liga title victory during his first season.
January 2021: Suárez scores a 90th-minute winner
In January 2021, Suárez scored a 90th-minute winner against Alavés on January 3rd, surpassing Radamel Falcao's record for the best start with Atlético this century.
2021: Scores both goals in comeback victory against Getafe
In 2021, Suárez scored during his first league start of the season against Villarreal, resulting in a 2–2 draw, and on September 21st, he scored both of Atletico's goals in a 2–1 comeback victory against Getafe.
May 2022: Departure from Atlético Madrid announced
In May 2022, Atlético Madrid announced Suárez's departure at the end of the season after the last home match, honoring him with a farewell and a standing ovation, and Suárez ended the season as Atletico's top scorer with 13 goals.
July 2022: Pre-agreement with Nacional
In July 2022, Suárez announced a pre-agreement with his boyhood club Nacional for a free transfer.
December 2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup
In December 2022, Suárez assisted Giorgian de Arrascaeta's goal in Uruguay's final group match against Ghana, which they won 2–0. Despite the win, South Korea's victory over Portugal eliminated Uruguay from the World Cup.
December 2022: Grêmio announces Suárez would join the club
On December 31, 2022, Grêmio announced that Suárez would join the club on a two-year contract.
2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
In October 2020, Suárez scored the first goal of the South American 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, becoming the first player to score the opening goal three times in the competition's history, after doing so in 2010 and 2014.
2022: Leads Nacional to Uruguayan Primera División Champions
On October 31, during the Championship finals of 2022, Suárez had a Man of the Match performance, scoring twice to lead Nacional to a 4–1 victory against Liverpool Montevideo, making them the 2022 Uruguayan Primera División Champions.
January 2023: Scores Hat-trick in debut for Grêmio
On January 17, 2023, Suárez made his debut for Grêmio against São Luiz and scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 win.
November 2023: Scores hat-trick for Grêmio against Botafogo
On November 9, 2023, Suárez scored his second hat-trick for Grêmio in a 4–3 win against leaders Botafogo.
December 2023: Joins Inter Miami
On December 22, 2023, Inter Miami officially announced Suárez would join the club for the 2024 season.
2023: Negotiations to shorten contract with Grêmio
In July 2023, Suárez negotiated with Grêmio to shorten his contract due to knee issues exacerbated by the intense schedule of the Brazilian league, with the contract being shortened to the end of 2023.
2023: Wins Campeonato Gaúcho with Grêmio
On April 8, 2023, Suárez won his second title for Grêmio, the Campeonato Gaúcho, after scoring a penalty against Caxias in the second leg of the finals.
February 2024: MLS Debut against Real Salt Lake
In February 2024, Suárez made his MLS season debut in a match against Real Salt Lake on February 21st, contributing an assist in the 2–0 win.
July 2024: Copa América Third Place Play-Off
On July 13, 2024, Suárez scored a last minute equalizer in the 2024 Copa América third place play-off match against Canada, and also scored his effort in the subsequent penalty shootout, clinching the bronze medal for Uruguay.
September 2024: Retirement Announcement
On September 2, 2024, Suárez announced his retirement from the national team after the match against Paraguay on September 6, 2024, ending his 17-year era of representing his national team after a 0–0 draw. He also received a yellow card in the match.
November 2024: Signs new contract with Inter Miami
On November 27, 2024, Suárez signed a new one-year contract with Inter Miami, extending his stay at the club until the end of the 2025 season.
2024: Possible arrival to Inter Miami
In October 2023, Inter Miami's head coach, Gerardo Martino, mentioned that the club was planning the possible arrival of Suárez in 2024, having an analysis of the 2024 season with and without Suárez.
February 2025: Debut in the MLS Season and Fined by the MLS
In February 2025, Suárez made his debut in the MLS season during a 2–2 draw against New York City on February 22nd. A few days later, on February 25th, Suárez and Lionel Messi were fined by the MLS Disciplinary Committee for violating the league's hands to the face/head/neck policy during the opening match against New York City FC.
March 2025: First Goal of the Season
In March 2025, Suárez scored his first goal of the season in a game against Houston Dynamo, resulting in a 4–1 win where he also provided three assists. He also scored in both legs of the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Cavalier F.C., securing a spot in the quarter-finals.
2025: Extends contract with Inter Miami until 2025
In November 2024, Suárez signed a new one-year contract with Inter Miami, extending his stay at the club until the end of the 2025 season.
2026: Retirement Announcement
On September 2, 2024, Suárez announced his retirement from the national team after the match against Paraguay on September 6, 2024, ending his 17-year era of representing his national team after a 0–0 draw. He also received a yellow card in the match.
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