Luis Díaz
Colombian footballer, standout winger
Born
January 13th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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Professional footballer played as a winger in top European leagues. Began career with Barranquilla-based Junior FC before moving to Europe, joining FC Porto in 2019. Contributed significantly to the team, helping secure domestic titles during tenure. Transferred to Liverpool FC in January 2022, quickly adapted to the Premier League and played a key role in the team’s success. Represented Colombia in international competitions, earning recognition for skill and speed on the pitch.
Played for FC Porto, winning Primeira Liga titles
Transferred to Liverpool FC, contributing to FA Cup victory
Represented Colombia in Copa América and World Cup qualifiers
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