Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda, commonly known as Luis Díaz, is a dynamic Colombian professional footballer, born on January 13, 1997. Primarily operating as a left winger, Díaz currently plays for Premier League club Liverpool and is a key figure for the Colombia national team. His career began in Colombia with Barranquilla and Atlético Junior, where he won domestic titles before moving to Porto in Portugal. At Porto, he further developed his electrifying style, winning two Primeira Liga titles. In 2022, he transferred to Liverpool, swiftly adapting to the English game and contributing significantly to the team’s successes, including winning the FA Cup and EFL Cup. Internationally, he was the joint top-scorer at the 2021 Copa América, where Colombia finished third, and has been a consistent goal-scorer for his national side.

Luis Díaz

Left Winger | Liverpool & Colombia National Team

Personal Information

Full Name: Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda

Date of Birth: January 13, 1997 (28 years old)

Place of Birth: Barrancas, La Guajira, Colombia

Nationality: Colombian

Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Preferred Foot: Right

Position: Left Winger / Forward

Family: Wife: Geraldine Ponce; Daughters: Roma and Charlotte Díaz; Parents: Luis Manuel Díaz (father, amateur football coach) and Cilenis Marulanda (mother); Brothers: Roger and Jesús Manuel Díaz.

Early Life & Background: Grew up in Barrancas, a humble town in La Guajira, Colombia. He began playing football at age six in a small school run by his father. Despite humble circumstances, his talent was evident early on. He was part of Colombia’s 22-man squad for the 2015 Copa Americana de Pueblos Indígenas due to his Wayuu ethnicity. He was initially noted for his slender build and underwent a dietary plan to gain weight.

Club Career Statistics (Senior)

Club	Years	Matches	Goals	Assists
Barranquilla FC	2016-2017	42	3	—
Atlético Junior	2017-2019	106	20	9
FC Porto	2019-2022	125	41	19
Liverpool FC	2022-Present	148	41	23
Career Total (Club)		421	105	52

Breakdown by Competition (Liverpool FC – Current Season 2024/25)

Competition	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Premier League	36	13	5
UEFA Champions League	9	3	0
FA Cup	1	0	0
EFL Cup	4	1	0
Total (2024/25 Season)	50	17	5

International Career Statistics (Colombia)

Team	Years	Matches	Goals
Colombia U20	2017	5	0
Colombia (Senior)	2018-Present	64	19
Career Total (International)		69	19

Goals by Year (Colombia Senior Team)

2018: 0 goals (1 match)
2019: 1 goal (13 matches)
2020: 0 goals (2 matches)
2021: 6 goals (15 matches)
2022: 1 goal (6 matches)
2023: 3 goals (8 matches)
2024: 5 goals (16 matches)
2025: 3 goals (3 matches)

Honours & Career Highlights

Major Titles:

**English League Cup Winner:** 2022, 2024 (Liverpool FC)
**Portuguese Champion (Primeira Liga):** 2019–20, 2021–22 (FC Porto)
**Portuguese Cup Winner (Taça de Portugal):** 2019–20, 2021–22 (FC Porto)
**Portuguese Super Cup Winner (Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira):** 2020 (FC Porto)
**Colombian Champion (Categoría Primera A):** 2018 (Atlético Junior)
**Copa Colombia Winner:** 2017 (Atlético Junior)
**Superliga Colombiana Winner:** 2019 (Atlético Junior)
**FA Cup Winner:** 2022 (Liverpool FC)
**FA Community Shield Winner:** 2022 (Liverpool FC)

Individual Achievements:

**Copa América Golden Boot:** 2021 (joint top scorer with Lionel Messi)
**Copa América Best XI:** 2021
**Primeira Liga Player of the Month:** November 2021
**Liverpool Player of the Month:** April 2024
Recognized as one of the best players in the Torneo Apertura 2018 (Colombian League)

Career Highlights:

Reached the **Copa América Final** in 2024 with Colombia.
Played a crucial role in Liverpool’s deep runs in the **UEFA Champions League**, reaching the final in 2022.
Known for his exceptional dribbling, speed, acceleration, and strong work rate.

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