Luis Diaz
Luis Diaz is a renowned South American forward from Colombia whose career on the international football stage is rapidly gaining momentum. Major football clubs dream of having him in their ranks. Luis Diaz is a role model for all young Colombians living in the poorest areas of the country. He signs contracts worth six figures, impressing everyone with his playing style. In this article, we will discuss the footballer's professional achievements, his biography and personal life.
Full name | Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda |
Date of birth | 13 January 1997 |
Place of birth | Barrancas, Colombia |
Height | 1 m 78 cm |
Shirt number | 7 |
Career | Barranquilla (2016–2017), Atlético Junior (2017–2019), Porto (2019–2022), Liverpool (2022) |
Net worth | $18–30 million |
Parents | Silénis Marulanda, Luis Manuel Díaz |
Wife | Gere Ponce |
Biography
The athlete's full name is Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda. His brother is also a footballer. Jesus Manuel Díaz Marulanda is a member of the Atlético Junior team.
Luis Díaz was born on 13 January 1997 in Barrancas. The athlete's mother is Silénis Marulanda, and his father is Luis Manuel Díaz.
The footballer is a descendant of the indigenous Wayuu people, who have lived on the Guajiro Peninsula since ancient times. As a child, Luis skipped school, preferring to play football with his friends. The footballer received his secondary education thanks to his mother, who insisted that he get an education. His serious dedication to training allowed him to become the leader of the local youth team.
Luis Diaz family
Luis Diaz's sporting career
Luis Diaz's ability to get into the game and break classic strategic patterns caught the attention of Colombian national team coach John Jairo Diaz, nicknamed El Posillo, who did not hesitate to take the youngster into his semi-professional team.
Diaz is a product of the Barrancas club. He made his debut in the Primera B on 16 May, scoring his first goal for the club on the same day.
In the summer of 2017, he transferred to Atlético Junior. With this team, he won the Colombian championship and the Colombian Cup.
Playing style
Luis Diaz is known for his fast dribbling, aggressive style of play, and ability to score goals from difficult positions. He often makes runs behind opponents, using the free space to his team's advantage. He is able to change direction at high speed, which makes him a very dangerous player on the wing.
His versatility allows Diaz to play in various positions in attack. His favourite move is to strike the ball with his left foot and score with his right.
Diaz is distinguished by his high work rate and active participation in both attacking and defensive actions.
High work rate — Diaz is actively involved not only in attack but also in defence.
Luis Diaz at Liverpool
Luis Diaz is a member of the English club Liverpool. He joined the club on 30 January 2022. The footballer's contract runs until 30 June 2027.
Luis Diaz Liverpool
He made his debut in the English Premier League on 10 February 2022. He took to the field in a match against Leicester City.
On 19 February, he scored his first goal for the team in a match against Norwich City.
In June 2023, after James Milner's departure, he changed his shirt number from 23 to 7.
As part of Liverpool, Luis Diaz won the following titles
English Champion in the 2024-2025 season.
English Cup Winner (2022 season).
English League Cup winner (2022, 2024).
English Super Cup winner (2022).
The footballer's salary at the English club is €3.5 million per year.
Luis Diaz at Manchester City
In August 2024, news emerged that Manchester City was trying to reach an agreement with forward Luis Diaz on his transfer to the team. The club expressed its willingness to pay Liverpool €70 million.
Luis Diaz statistics
Team name | Period of | Number of | Number of goals |
|---|---|---|---|
Barranquilla | 2016-2017 | 34 | 3 |
Atlético Junior | 2017-2019 | 67 | 15 |
Porto | 2019-2022 | 77 | 26 |
Liverpool | 2022- | 103 | 29 |
Colombia national team | 2018- | 64 | 19 |
Luis Diaz goals this season
In the 2024/2025 season, Luis Diaz scored 13 goals in the Premier League.
He distinguished himself with goals in the matches Liverpool vs Arsenal (2-0) and Liverpool vs Tottenham (1-1).
International career
Luis Diaz has also been quite successful on the international stage. He made his debut for the Colombian national team on 28 August 2018 in a friendly match against Argentina.
Luis Diaz Colombia
In 2019, 2021 and 2024, Luis Diaz took part in the America's Cup.
He has become one of the key players in the national team. He has played over 60 matches for the national team, scoring 19 goals.
In the 2021 America's Cup, he was named top scorer alongside Lionel Messi, scoring four goals.
He participated in the qualifying matches for the World Cup.
On 16 November 2023, he scored twice against the Brazilian national team.
In the final of the 2024 America's Cup, he helped his teammates reach the final, where Colombia faced Argentina, which ended 1-0 after extra time.
The song ‘His name is Lucho!’
Special mention should be made of the song written by Colombian musician Andy Hodgson. He named it Lucho, dedicating it to Luis Diaz. It was even played on Colombian television.
His name is Lucho
Luis Diaz's personal life
Football fans are interested not only in the goals he scores, but also in Luis Diaz's personal life.
Luis Diaz wife
Wife
The Colombian footballer is in a relationship with Gere Ponce. The couple have been together since 2016. In the summer of 2023, the couple got engaged.
Children
Luis Diaz and his partner, Geraldine Ponce, have two daughters. Their first daughter, Roma, is two years old, and their second daughter, Charlotte, was born in January 2024.
Frequently asked questions:
Is Luis Diaz injured?
Luis Diaz has had injuries during his career. In October 2022, he suffered a knee injury in the 10th round of the Premier League against Arsenal. The footballer recovered for about two months. In December 2022, he was sidelined again due to injury, tearing ligaments in his right knee. The player underwent surgery to prevent the possibility of a recurrence in the future.
When does Luis Diaz's contract expire?
The Colombian's contract expires in the summer of 2027.
Where is Luis Diaz from?
Luis Diaz is from Barrancas, Colombia.
How old is Luis Diaz?
The Colombian footballer is 28 years old, he was born on 13 January 1997.
How much was Luis Diaz worth?
Liverpool acquired Diaz for €50 million. It is noteworthy that the footballer's estimated value on the Transfermarkt website is €70 million.
Who kidnapped Luis Diaz's parents?
Luis Diaz's parents were kidnapped by the left-wing rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN). The incident took place on 28 October 2023 in the footballer's hometown of Barranquas in La Guajira. His mother and father were held captive by the kidnappers for 12 days.
