Luis Suárez's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Luis Suárez. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Luis Suárez is a Uruguayan professional footballer renowned as one of the best strikers of his generation. Playing as a striker for Inter Miami, Suárez has earned the nickname "El Pistolero" and boasts an impressive individual trophy collection, including two European Golden Shoes, an Eredivisie Golden Boot, a Premier League Golden Boot, and a Pichichi Trophy. He ranks among the top South American goalscorers in international football, having scored 69 goals for Uruguay. With over 600 career goals and 300 assists for club and country, Suárez has had a prolific and decorated career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1986: Luis Suárez becomes first Liverpool player since Ian Rush in 1986–87 to score 30 league goals in a season

In April 2014, Luis Suárez became the first Liverpool player since Ian Rush in 1986–87 to score 30 league goals in a season.

September 2005: First goal for Nacional

In September 2005, Suárez scored his first goal for Nacional.

2009: First player since 2009 to win both Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Shoe, other than Messi or Ronaldo

In 2009, Suárez was the first player since 2009 to win both Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Shoe, other than Messi or Ronaldo.

2009: Suárez becomes first player since 2009 other than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win both the Pichichi and the Golden Shoe in a season

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 defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since 2009

In March 2014, Liverpool defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since 2009, with a convincing three-goal margin.

2010: Eredivisie Medal

Despite leaving during the season, Suárez was given a winner's medal for his contribution to Ajax's 2010-11 Eredivisie title win.

2010: Named in the 2010 World Cup All-Star Team

In 2010, Suárez was named in the 2010 World Cup All-Star Team.

2011: Player of the Tournament at Copa América 2011

After winning Player of the Tournament at the 2011 Copa América, Suárez had a relatively disappointing 2011-12 season.

2011: Copa América Win and Best Player Award

In 2011, Suárez won the Copa América with Uruguay and was awarded Best Player.

September 2012: Hat-trick Against Norwich City

On 29 September 2012, Suárez scored a hat-trick in Liverpool's Premier League fixture away at Norwich City for the second consecutive season.

2012: PFA Team of the Year

At the end of the 2012-2013 season, Suárez was named in the PFA Team of the Year.

May 2013: Liverpool's Player of the Season Award

On 28 May 2013, Suárez was named as Liverpool's player of the season after receiving 64% of votes in a poll of the club's supporters.

2013: Suárez returns to Liverpool team after suspension

In 2013, Luis Suárez experienced a series of events, including reversing his decision to leave Liverpool, returning to first-team training, and making his first appearance of the season in a League Cup match against Manchester United on September 25th. He also made his first Premier League appearance of the season on September 29th, scoring twice against Sunderland. In October 26th, he achieved his fourth Premier League hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion.

2013: Suárez achieves milestones and signs new contract with Liverpool

In December 2013, Luis Suárez scored four goals against Norwich City on December 4th, becoming the first Premier League player to score three hat-tricks against the same club. On December 15th, he captained Liverpool for the first time and contributed significantly to a win against Tottenham Hotspur. He was also named the Football Supporters' Federation Player of the Year for 2013 and signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Liverpool on December 20th.

January 2014: Suárez sets scoring record for Liverpool

On January 1, 2014, Luis Suárez became the first Liverpool player to score 20 or more goals in successive Premier League seasons since Robbie Fowler in 1994-95 and 1995-96. He equaled Andy Cole's Premier League record for the earliest date to reach the 20-goal mark.

May 2014: Suárez wins Football Association Writers Player of the Year

In May 2014, Luis Suárez was named the Football Association Writers Player of the Year. He also finished the season with 31 goals, winning the Premier League Golden Boot and sharing the European Golden Shoe with Cristiano Ronaldo. Suárez won the Barclay's Premier League Player of the Season award.

January 2016: Suárez scores hat trick against Athletic Bilbao

In January 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 in Copa del Rey win against Valencia

In February 2016, Luis Suárez scored four goals in a 7–0 Copa del Rey win against Valencia. He also recorded his 3rd hat trick of the LaLiga Campaign, netting 3 against Celta Vigo in Barcelona's 6–1 win.

2016: Suárez scores in Supercopa de España and La Liga

In 2016, Luis Suárez opened the season by scoring in Barcelona's Supercopa de España first leg match against Sevilla. In the first match of the 2016–17 La Liga season, Suárez scored a hat-trick against Real Betis, also claiming his first free kick goal for Barcelona.

2016: Suárez wins Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Shoe

In 2016, Luis Suárez secured a second consecutive Spanish championship for Barça and registered 40 league goals for the season to win his first Pichichi Trophy and a second European Golden Shoe. He 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 and led the league in both goals and assists. On May 22, Suárez suffered a right hamstring injury during Barcelona's victory over Sevilla in the 2016 Copa del Rey Final.

January 2017: Suárez scores his 100th goal for Barcelona

On January 11, 2017, Luis Suárez scored his 100th goal for Barcelona in a Copa del Rey round of 16 match against Athletic Bilbao.

October 2017: World Cup Qualifying Match Victory

On October 10, 2017, Suárez scored twice as Uruguay secured a 4–2 victory over Bolivia in their final World Cup qualifying match, ensuring their place in the tournament in Russia. He also became the joint all-time leading scorer in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers with 21 goals, alongside Lionel Messi.

June 2018: Scored 100th Cap

On June 20, 2018, Suárez won his 100th cap in Uruguay's second group match at the World Cup, scoring the only goal against Saudi Arabia at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, securing their advancement into the last 16 and receiving the Man of the Match award. In the final group game on June 25, Suárez was named man of the match as he scored Uruguay's opener with a free kick into the bottom corner in a 3–0 win over hosts Russia.

April 2019: Barcelona Secures La Liga Title

On April 27, 2019, Barcelona secured their second consecutive La Liga title, marking Suárez's fourth league title with the club.

May 2020: Most Instagram followers in Uruguay

As of May 2020, Luis Suárez had over 40 million Instagram followers, making him the most followed person from Uruguay on the platform.

October 2020: Opening Goal in World Cup Qualification

On October 8, 2020, Suárez scored the first goal of the South American 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, making him the first player to score the opening goal three times in the competition's history, after his previous goals in 2010 and 2014.

2020: Nomination for FIFA Puskás Award

In 2020, Suárez's backheel goal against Mallorca, scored in December 2019, was nominated for the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award but finished second.

January 2021: Suárez scored 90th-minute winner against Alavés

On January 3, 2021, Suárez scored a 90th-minute winner against Alavés, overtaking Radamel Falcao's record for a player's best start with Atlético this century.