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, currently a striker for Inter Miami. Widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time, Suárez is renowned for his goal-scoring ability, intelligent play, and clinical finishing, earning him the nickname "El Pistolero." He has won numerous individual awards, including two European Golden Shoes, and has been a top scorer in multiple leagues. Suárez is also among the all-time leading South American goalscorers in international football, having scored over 500 career goals for club and country.

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

1986: Ian Rush's 30 League Goals

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

1994: Fowler's First Season with 20+ Goals

In 1994, Robbie Fowler began his run of Premier League seasons scoring 20 or more goals.

1995: Fowler's Second Season with 20+ Goals

In 1995, Robbie Fowler continued his Premier League seasons scoring 20 or more goals.

2009: Winning Awards

In 2009, no events occurred, however it is mentioned that he was the first player since 2009 to win both awards other than Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

2009: First player to win Pichichi and Golden Shoe (non-Messi or Ronaldo)

In 2016, 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.

June 2010: 2010 World Cup

In June 2010, Suárez was named to Uruguay's World Cup squad. He assisted a goal in a 3-0 win over South Africa, and scored in a 1-0 win over Mexico, being named Man of the Match.

2010: Eredivisie Champions

Despite leaving while suspended, Ajax ended the 2010-11 season as Eredivisie champions and Suárez was given a winner's medal for his contributions.

2010: World Cup All-Star Team

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

2010: Best start at a new club since Ronaldo

On 24 January 2021, Suárez achieved the best start for a player at a new club since Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Real Madrid in 2010, after scoring twelve goals in fifteen games.

2011: Player of the Tournament

After winning the Player of the Tournament at the 2011 Copa América, Suárez had a disappointing 2011–12 season by his standards.

2011: Copa América Title

In 2011, Suárez played in Copa América, scoring in the opening game, and providing an assist in the second game. He scored both goals in Uruguay's semi-final win over Peru, and the opening goal in the final against Paraguay, leading Uruguay to their 15th Copa América title. He was named MVP of the Tournament.

2011: Record Start with Atlético

On 3 January 2021, Suárez's eleven goal contributions in his first twelve La Liga matches, surpassed Falcao's record set in 2011.

2012: PFA Player of the Year Nomination

At the end of the 2012–13 season, Suárez was one of six players named on the shortlist for PFA Players' Player of the Year and was named in the PFA Team of the Year. He was second-top goalscorer in the Premier League for 2012–13 with 23 goals.

May 2013: Liverpool Player of the Season

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: Reversal on Liverpool Exit, Return to Team, and Scoring Form

In 2013, Luis Suárez reversed his decision to leave Liverpool, returned to first-team training, and made his first appearance of the season in a League Cup match against Manchester United. He also scored twice in a Premier League match against Sunderland and achieved his fourth Premier League hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion.

2013: Confederations Cup

In 2013, Suárez played in the Confederations Cup. He scored a free-kick against Spain and twice against Tahiti, becoming Uruguay's all-time top-goalscorer with 35 goals.

2013: Four Goals Against Norwich, Captaincy, and New Contract

In December 2013, Luis Suárez scored four goals against Norwich City and became the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks against the same club. He also captained Liverpool for the first time in a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur and was named the Football Supporters' Federation Player of the Year. Suárez signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Liverpool.

January 2014: Scoring Milestone and Nickname "SAS"

In January 2014, Luis Suárez became the first Liverpool player since Robbie Fowler to score 20 or more goals in successive Premier League seasons. He equaled Andy Cole's record for the earliest date to reach the 20-goal mark in 15 matches. His partnership with Daniel Sturridge earned them the nickname "SAS".

May 2014: Football Association Writers Player of the Year

In May 2014, Luis Suárez was named the Football Association Writers' Player of the Year. He finished the season with 31 goals in 33 matches, winning the Premier League Golden Boot, sharing the European Golden Shoe with Cristiano Ronaldo and the Barclay's Premier League Player of the Season award. Liverpool came second in the league and returned to the UEFA Champions League.

2014: Top Scorer in Qualification

In 2014, Suárez ended the World Cup qualification campaign as top scorer in the South American section with 11 goals in 14 matches.

2014: World Cup Qualification Record

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 (after his 2010 and 2014 strikes) in the competition's history.

February 2015: Scoring against Manchester City

In February 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: UEFA Super Cup victory

On August 11, 2015, Luis Suárez opened 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: Continuation of Success with Barcelona

In 2015, the front three of Messi, Suárez and Neymar continued their successful run with Barcelona.

January 2016: 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: Hat trick against Celta Vigo

In February 2016, Luis Suárez recorded his 3rd hat trick of the LaLiga Campaign, netting 3 against Celta Vigo in Barcelona's 6–1 win.

2016: Supercopa de España, La Liga Hat-Trick, and 100th Barcelona Appearance

In 2016, Luis Suárez scored in Barcelona's Supercopa de España first leg match against Sevilla and claimed his first free-kick goal for Barcelona in the 2016-17 La Liga season against Real Betis. Suárez made his 100th Barcelona appearance in a 1–2 defeat at home to Alavés

2016: Pichichi Trophy, Golden Shoe, and Injury

In 2016, Luis Suárez secured a second consecutive Spanish championship for Barcelona, registering 40 league goals to win his first Pichichi Trophy and a second European Golden Shoe. He also led the league in assists. He suffered a right hamstring injury during the Copa del Rey Final.

January 2017: 100th goal for Barcelona

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

October 2017: World Cup Qualification and Record

In October 2017, Suárez scored twice as Uruguay secured their place for the 2018 World Cup, becoming the joint all-time leading scorer in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers with 21 goals.

June 2018: World Cup and 100th Cap

In June 2018, Suárez won the 2018 China Cup. Suárez scored his 50th international goal and won his 100th cap in Uruguay's second group match at the World Cup, scoring the only goal against Saudi Arabia and receiving man of the match.

April 2019: Barcelona secures La Liga title

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

December 2019: Suárez's backheel goal nominated for FIFA Puskás Award

On 25 November 2020, Luis Suárez's backheel goal against Mallorca, scored on 7 December 2019, was nominated for the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award.

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: World Cup Qualification Record

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.

2020: Signing for Atlético Madrid

In 2020, Suárez signed for Atlético Madrid and played a key role in the club's La Liga title victory during his first season.

2020: Suarez's goal nominated for FIFA Puskás Award

On 25 November 2020, Suárez's backheel goal against Mallorca was nominated for the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award, finishing second.

January 2021: Suárez scores late winner against Alavés

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

2022: World Cup Qualification Record

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.

2022: Nacional wins Uruguayan Primera División Championship

On 31 October 2022, Luis Suárez scored twice in the Championship finals, leading Nacional to a 4–1 victory against Liverpool Montevideo and securing the 2022 Uruguayan Primera División Championship.

2023: Suárez wins Campeonato Gaúcho with Grêmio

On 8 April 2023, Luis Suárez won his second title for Grêmio: the Campeonato Gaúcho. He scored a penalty goal against Caxias in the second leg of the finals.

July 2024: 2024 Copa América Bronze Medal

On July 13th, 2024, Suárez scored a last-minute equalizer in the 2024 Copa América third-place play-off match against Canada and also scored in the penalty shootout, securing the bronze medal for Uruguay.

March 2025: First Goal and CONCACAF Champions Cup

In March 2025, Luis Suárez scored his first goal of the season on March 2nd in a 4–1 win against Houston Dynamo, also getting three goal contributions. On March 6th, Suárez scored against Cavalier F.C. in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, with a 2–0 win. He scored against Cavalier F.C. again on March 13th through a penalty, in another 2–0 win in the second leg.