Colombian · Barrancas, Colombia · Born 13 January 1997Explosive Colombian winger whose dribbling, pace and directness have made him one of the most exciting forwards in the Premier League.
Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda was born in Barrancas, Colombia on 13 January 1997. He grew up in a Wayuu indigenous community in La Guajira. After impressing at Porto, where he won the league title, he joined Liverpool in January 2022 for £37.5 million. His electric pace, fearless dribbling and ability to score spectacular goals have made him a fan favourite at Anfield. He has scored over 30 goals for Liverpool. He has earned over 50 caps for Colombia. His family endured a kidnapping ordeal when his father was briefly abducted in 2023, from which he was later freed.
Key role in Liverpool's Champions League final run and Colombia's Copa América campaign
He grew up in a Wayuu indigenous community in one of Colombia's poorest regions, and his family endured his father's kidnapping while he was playing for Liverpool.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey left winger with excellent dribbling skills and ability to cut inside
Lasting Impact
Díaz has established himself as one of South America's most exciting attacking talents and helped raise the profile of Colombian football on the European stage.
Career Honours
- Liga Portugal 2022
- League Cup 2022
- EFL Cup 2022
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior FC | 2019–2022 | — | 253 | 105 | #12 |
| FC Porto | 2019–2022 | €7m | 119 | 39 | #12 |
| Liverpool | 2022–2024 | £50m | 87 | 32 | #9 |
| Barranquillas FC | 2016–2019 | — | 0 | 12 | #23 |
 Colombia | — | — | 54 | 12 | — |
Colombian Athletes