Luis Diaz, forward - Liverpool FC
Colombia international forward Luis Diaz joined Liverpool FC on a long-term contract in January 2022 and now wears the No.7 shirt.
He arrived at Anfield as one of the most exciting and accomplished attackers in European football, following a two-and-a-half-year spell with FC Porto during which his reputation rose exponentially.
Luis had first come to prominence in his home country, representing Barranquilla FC and then Junior, with whom he lifted the Copa Colombia and was a key figure as they won two league titles and finished runners-up in the Copa Sudamericana.
Diaz's exploits had attracted the attention of European clubs and Porto swooped in to sign the right-footer on a permanent deal in the summer of 2019.
Once again, the attacker's developme...
Date of birth
13 January 1997
Nationality
Colombian
Honours
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Match reportLuis Diaz and Mohamed Salah strike as Liverpool come from behind to beat Brighton at Anfield. Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at Anfield and maintain their pursuit of the Premier League title.
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Round-upFriday's internationals: Szoboszlai, Elliott and Koumas score, assists for Gakpo and Diaz. Dominik Szoboszlai netted a winner from the penalty spot for Hungary, while Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz were among the assists for the Netherlands and Colombia during Friday’s international fixtures.
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PreviewInternationals: When and where Reds are on duty in March. Read our guide to when and where Liverpool’s senior squad will be representing their countries in March’s international fixtures.
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Match reportLiverpool beat Sparta Prague 5-1 away in Europa League last-16 first leg. Liverpool assumed a commanding position in their Europa League last-16 tie with Sparta Prague by winning the first leg 5-1 at Stadion Letna.
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ReactionConor Bradley on 'nightmare' Diaz, Luton win, hearing his name sung and Wembley. Conor Bradley hailed the 'full-back's nightmare' Luis Diaz after the Colombian helped inspire Liverpool's comeback win against Luton Town on Wednesday.