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Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz (born January 24, 1987) is a famous Uruguayan footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. He is known for scoring lots of goals, his clever moves, and his amazing finishing skills. Many people think he is one of the best players of his time and one of the greatest strikers ever. His nickname is "El Pistolero" ("The Gunman"). He has won many awards, including two European Golden Shoes, which are given to the top goal scorer in European leagues. He has scored over 500 goals in his career for both his clubs and his country.

Suárez started his professional club journey at Nacional in 2005. When he was 19, he moved to Europe to play for Groningen, and then for Ajax in 2007. At Ajax, he won the KNVB Cup and the Eredivisie league title. In 2011, Suárez joined Premier League club Liverpool. He quickly became a key player, winning the League Cup and sharing the European Golden Shoe in 2014.

Later in 2014, Suárez moved to Barcelona. There, he formed a powerful attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Neymar, often called "MSN." In his first season, they won the treble: La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League. He continued to win many trophies with Barcelona, including more La Liga titles. In 2020, he joined Atlético Madrid and helped them win the La Liga title in his first season.

For his country, Suárez is Uruguay's all-time leading goalscorer. He has played in four FIFA World Cups and five Copa América tournaments. He was part of the team that won the 2011 Copa América, where he was named the Best Player. Throughout his career, Suárez has also faced some controversial moments, including a famous handball at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and some disciplinary issues.

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Luis Suárez

Suárez with Uruguay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Personal information

Date of birth

24 January 1987 (age 38)

Place of birth

Salto, Uruguay

Height

1.82 m

Playing position

Striker

Club information

Current club

Inter Miami

Number

Youth career

1991–1994

Sportivo Artigas

1994–2000

Urreta

2001–2005

Nacional

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps^†

(Gls)^†

2005–2006

Nacional

(10)

2006–2007

Groningen

(10)

2007–2011

Ajax

110

(81)

2011–2014

Liverpool

110

(69)

2014–2020

Barcelona

191

(147)

2020–2022

Atlético Madrid

(32)

2022–2023

Nacional

(8)

2023–2024

Grêmio

(24)

2024–

Inter Miami

(20)

National team

2006–2007

Uruguay U20

(2)

2012

Uruguay Olympic (O.P.)

(3)

2007–2024

Uruguay

143

(69)

Honours

Men's football

Representing Uruguay
Copa América
Winner	2011 Argentina
Third	2024 United States

Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:38, 27 November 2024 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

Early Life and Youth Football

Luis Suárez was born in Salto, Uruguay. He is the fourth of seven boys. When he was seven, his family moved to Montevideo. His parents separated when he was nine years old.

He learned to play football on the streets of Montevideo. At 15, he even worked as a street sweeper. He joined the youth team of Nacional when he was 14.

Club Career Highlights

Starting at Nacional

Suárez made his first team debut for Nacional in May 2005. He was 18 years old. He scored his first goal in September 2005. He helped Nacional win the Uruguayan league title. He scored 10 goals in 27 matches that season.

Scouts from the Dutch club Groningen noticed Suárez. They bought him for €800,000. Suárez was excited to move to Europe. His girlfriend, Sofía Balbi, had moved to Barcelona. He wanted to be closer to her.

Playing in the Netherlands

Suárez on the training field of Groningen in 2006

Suárez was 19 when he joined Groningen. It was tough at first because he didn't speak Dutch or English. His teammates helped him settle in. He worked hard to learn Dutch.

He scored 10 goals in 29 league games for Groningen. He also had some disciplinary issues, getting several yellow and red cards. After one season, Ajax wanted to buy him. Groningen first said no, but then accepted a €7.5 million offer.

Becoming a Star at Ajax

On August 9, 2007, Suárez signed a five-year contract with Ajax. He scored in his first league game for the club. Ajax finished second in the league in his first season. He scored 17 goals in 33 league games.

In the 2008–09 season, Suárez scored 22 goals. He finished second in the scoring charts. He was named Ajax Player of the Year.

In the 2009–10 season, Suárez became the team captain. He scored many goals, including several hat-tricks. He scored six goals in one KNVB Cup match. Ajax won the KNVB Cup that season.

Suárez (with the Ajax pennant) as Ajax captain in 2010. Suárez was named captain in the 2009–10 season.

Suárez ended the season as the Eredivisie's top scorer with 35 goals. He scored 49 goals in all competitions. He was named Ajax Player of the Year again. He also won the Dutch Footballer of the Year award.

In November 2010, Suárez had a controversial moment. He bit an opponent on the shoulder during a game. Ajax suspended him for two matches. The Dutch football association increased his ban to seven league matches. Suárez apologized for his actions.

Time at Liverpool

On January 28, 2011, Liverpool bought Suárez for £22.8 million. He signed a five-and-a-half-year deal. He chose the number seven shirt, worn by Liverpool legends.

Suárez (left) was signed by Liverpool on the same day as Andy Carroll.

Suárez made his Liverpool debut on February 2, 2011. He came on as a substitute and scored a goal. He helped Liverpool improve their league position. He scored four goals in 13 games that season.

In the 2011–12 season, Liverpool won the League Cup. Suárez scored his first Liverpool hat-trick against Norwich City. He scored 11 league goals that season.

Becoming a Top Scorer

On August 7, 2012, Suárez signed a new contract with Liverpool. He scored his first goal of the 2012–13 season against Manchester City. He scored another hat-trick against Norwich City.

Suárez playing for Liverpool against Arsenal in January 2013

In January 2013, Suárez scored his seventh goal in three matches against Norwich. He captained Liverpool for the first time in an FA Cup match. On March 2, he scored a hat-trick against Wigan Athletic. He became one of only three Liverpool players to score 20 Premier League goals in a season.

He scored his 50th goal for Liverpool in a win against Tottenham Hotspur. At the end of the season, he was nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. He finished as the second-top goalscorer in the Premier League with 23 goals. He was named Liverpool's player of the season.

In April 2013, Suárez had another controversial incident. He bit an opponent during a match against Chelsea. The football association banned him for ten games. Suárez accepted the ban and apologized.

Golden Boot Winner

Suárez about to score a 35-yard free kick against Zenit Saint Petersburg, his second goal in a 3–1 win, March 2013

Suárez returned to play in September 2013. He scored two goals against Sunderland. On October 26, he scored his first hat-trick at Anfield. On December 4, Suárez scored four goals against Norwich City. He became the first player to score three hat-tricks against the same club in Premier League history.

He signed a new contract with Liverpool in December 2013. By January 2014, he became the first Liverpool player to score 20 or more goals in two seasons in a row. His partnership with Daniel Sturridge was called "SAS."

Suárez made his 100th Premier League appearance in March 2014. He scored his sixth Premier League hat-trick against Cardiff City. He broke Robbie Fowler's club record of 28 goals in a Premier League season. He became the first Liverpool player to score 30 league goals in a season since Ian Rush.

In April 2014, Suárez won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. He also won the Football Association Writers Player of the Year. He finished the season with 31 goals in 33 matches. He won the Premier League Golden Boot. He also shared the European Golden Shoe with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Moving to Barcelona

Suárez making his Barcelona debut against Club León in August 2014. After serving his four-month suspension for biting at the 2014 World Cup he made his competitive debut for the club on 25 October.

On July 11, 2014, Suárez joined Barcelona on a five-year contract. He wore the number 9 shirt. He missed the first part of the season due to a suspension from the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He was allowed to train with Barcelona during this time.

He made his Barcelona debut in a friendly match on August 18. His first competitive game was on October 25 against Real Madrid. He scored his first goal for Barcelona on November 26 in the UEFA Champions League.

The MSN Trio and Treble Win

Barcelona fans prior to the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final in Berlin holding up pictures of the attacking trio, Messi, Suárez and Neymar (MSN)

In February 2015, Suárez scored twice against Manchester City in the Champions League. He scored in Barcelona's Copa del Rey semi-final win. On March 22, Suárez scored the winning goal against Real Madrid. His coach praised him for being able to decide games.

On April 15, Suárez scored two goals against Paris Saint-Germain. He scored his first hat-trick for Barcelona in May. Suárez scored in the Champions League final against Juventus. Barcelona won 3–1, completing a treble of trophies.

Suárez finished his first season at Barcelona with 25 goals and 20 assists. The Barcelona attacking trio of Messi, Suárez, and Neymar (MSN) scored 122 goals. This was a record for an attacking trio in Spanish football.

More Success and Second Golden Shoe

Suárez strikes against Sevilla in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup

Suárez started the 2015–16 season by scoring and assisting in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup win. He scored his first hat-trick of the season in October. He scored his 300th career goal in November.

In December, Suárez scored all three goals in the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. He became the first player to score a hat-trick in the competition's history. He then scored twice in the final, helping Barcelona win. He was named the best player of the tournament.

In February 2016, Suárez scored four goals in a Copa del Rey game. He scored another hat-trick against Celta Vigo. On April 20, he scored four goals and assisted three others against Deportivo La Coruña. Three days later, he scored another four goals against Sporting Gijón. He was the first player to score four goals in back-to-back La Liga matches.

On the final day of the 2015–16 La Liga season, Suárez scored a hat-trick. This secured Barcelona's league title. He finished with 40 league goals, winning his first Pichichi Trophy and a second European Golden Shoe. He also led the league in assists. The MSN trio broke their own record with 131 goals.

Final Season of MSN Trio

Suárez scored a goal in Barcelona's 2016 Supercopa de España win. He scored a hat-trick in the first league match of the 2016–17 La Liga season. He played his 100th Barcelona game in September. He had more goals and assists in his first 100 games than Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.

On December 3, Suárez scored in El Clásico against Real Madrid. On January 11, 2017, he scored his 100th goal for Barcelona. In March, Suárez scored a header in Barcelona's famous 6–1 win over PSG in the Champions League. Barcelona made a huge comeback in that game.

Suárez finished the season with 37 goals and 16 assists. The MSN trio scored 111 goals in their final season together.

Domestic Double and Unbeaten Streak

On September 23, 2017, Suárez scored in Barcelona's win over Girona. He scored twice against Leganés in November. He scored his 400th professional career goal in a 3–0 win over Real Madrid.

In January 2018, Suárez scored twice against Real Sociedad. He scored a hat-trick against Girona in February. On April 14, Suárez scored as Barcelona set a record for the longest unbeaten streak in La Liga history.

On April 21, Barcelona won their fourth straight Copa del Rey title. Suárez scored twice in the final. On April 29, Suárez helped Barcelona win his third league title with the club. He finished the season with 31 goals and 17 assists. He was the league's top assist provider for the third season in a row.

Back-to-Back La Liga Titles

Suárez playing for Barcelona in 2019

Suárez scored twice in Barcelona's big win over Huesca in September 2018. On October 28, Suárez scored a hat-trick against Real Madrid in El Clásico. He was only the second Barcelona player after Messi to score a league hat-trick in the Clásico in 20 years.

On April 27, 2019, Barcelona won their second straight La Liga title. This was Suárez's fourth league title with the club. He scored one goal in the 2018–19 UEFA Champions League against his former club Liverpool. Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League after losing the second leg. Suárez ended the season with 25 goals and 10 assists.

Final Barcelona Season

In September 2019, Suárez scored two goals against Valencia. On October 2, he scored two goals in a comeback win over Inter Milan in the Champions League. He scored a fantastic bicycle kick goal against Sevilla.

On December 7, he scored a curving backheel goal against Mallorca. On January 12, 2020, Suárez had knee surgery. By scoring a goal on July 9, Suárez reached 195 goals for Barcelona. He became the third all-time top scorer in the club's history.

In August, Suárez scored a penalty in the Champions League against Napoli. Barcelona lost 8–2 to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. This was Barcelona's worst defeat in nearly 70 years.

Joining Atlético Madrid

After leaving Barcelona, Suárez signed a two-year contract with Atlético Madrid on September 23, 2020. He made his debut on September 27, scoring two goals and assisting another in a 6–1 win.

Suárez (left) playing for Atlético against Lokomotiv Moscow in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage

On January 3, 2021, Suárez scored a late winning goal against Alavés. He had a great start with Atlético, scoring many goals. On January 21, he scored two goals against Eibar. This meant he had scored double figures in goals in each of his past ten league seasons.

On January 31, Suárez scored two more goals against Cádiz. On March 21, Suárez scored his 500th senior career goal. He scored the winning goal against Osasuna on May 16. This kept Atlético at the top of the league. On May 22, Suárez scored the winning goal against Real Valladolid. This led Atlético to win their first La Liga title in seven years. Suárez was Atlético's top scorer with 21 goals.

In his second season, Suárez continued to score important goals. On October 2, he scored against Barcelona, but did not celebrate. On May 15, 2022, Atlético announced Suárez would leave the club. Fans gave him a standing ovation. He finished as Atlético's top scorer again with 13 goals.

Return to Nacional

On July 26, 2022, Suárez announced he would return to his boyhood club Nacional. He made his second debut on August 2. Four days later, he scored his first goal back.

On October 31, Suárez scored twice in the Championship finals. He helped Nacional win the 2022 Uruguayan Primera División title. He ended the season with eight goals in 14 league games.

Playing for Grêmio

Suárez celebrating one of his goals for Grêmio at the Grenal derby against Internacional in May 2023

On December 31, 2022, Grêmio announced Suárez would join them for two years. He was presented to 30,000 fans. He made his debut on January 17, 2023, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–1 win.

On April 8, Suárez won his second title for Grêmio, the Campeonato Gaúcho. He scored a penalty in the final. Rumors about his knee injuries led to him shortening his contract to the end of 2023.

On November 9, 2023, Suárez scored his second hat-trick for Grêmio. He finished the league season with 17 goals and 11 assists. He was named Best Player of the Brasileirão by ESPN Brazil.

Joining Inter Miami

Suárez training for the season opener against Real Salt Lake in his first game of the 2024 MLS season

In December 2023, Inter Miami officially announced Suárez would join them for the 2024 season. This allowed him to reunite with former teammates like Messi.

Suárez made his 2024 MLS season debut on February 21, 2024. He assisted a goal in a 2–0 win. He scored his first goals for the club on March 2, with two goals in a 5–0 victory. On March 7, he scored in his CONCACAF Champions Cup debut.

On May 4, Suárez scored his first hat-trick for Inter Miami. Messi assisted all three goals. On August 24, Suárez scored the fastest goal in the club's history, just 30 seconds into the game. On September 14, he scored his 17th league goal, breaking the club record for most goals in a regular season.

On November 27, 2024, Suárez signed a new one-year contract with Inter Miami, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025 season.

International Career

Suárez played for Uruguay's U20 team in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He scored two goals in four games.

He made his senior debut for Uruguay on February 8, 2007. He was sent off in that game. Suárez played in most of Uruguay's World Cup qualifying games, scoring five goals.

2010 FIFA World Cup

Suárez (left) and Diego Forlán at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

In the 2010 World Cup, Suárez helped Uruguay win their group. He scored both goals in a 2–1 win against South Korea in the Round of 16. This sent Uruguay to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1970.

In the quarter-final against Ghana, the score was 1–1 in extra time. Suárez famously blocked a goal-bound shot with his hands. He was sent off, but Ghana missed the penalty. Uruguay then won in a penalty shootout. Suárez said he made "the save of the tournament." He was suspended for the semi-final, which Uruguay lost. He returned for the third-place game, where Uruguay lost to Germany.

2011 Copa América Victory

Suárez was named most valuable player of the 2011 Copa América

In the 2011 Copa América, Suárez scored in Uruguay's first game. He scored both goals in Uruguay's 2–0 semi-final win over Peru. In the final, Suárez scored the first goal. Uruguay defeated Paraguay 3–0 to win their record 15th Copa América title. Suárez scored four goals and was named the MVP of the Tournament.

2012 Summer Olympics

Suárez was chosen for the Uruguay Olympic football team for the 2012 Olympic Games. He was named captain. Uruguay was eliminated in the first round.

2013 Confederations Cup

Suárez played in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. He scored a great free-kick against Spain. He then scored twice against Tahiti. This made him Uruguay's all-time top goalscorer with 35 goals. Uruguay lost to Brazil in the semi-finals.

2014 FIFA World Cup and Disciplinary Issues

Suárez was the top scorer in the South American World Cup qualifiers with 11 goals. He had emergency surgery on his knee before the World Cup.

He started Uruguay's second match against England and scored both goals in a 2–1 win. In Uruguay's final group match against Italy, Suárez was involved in another controversial incident. He bit an Italian defender. FIFA banned him for nine international matches and four months from all football activities. Suárez apologized for his actions.

Later International Career

Suárez playing against Portugal in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup

After a long absence, Suárez returned to play for Uruguay in March 2016. He scored against Brazil in a World Cup qualifier. He was included in Uruguay's squad for the Copa América Centenario, but missed games due to injury.

Suárez scored twice in October 2017, helping Uruguay qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored his 50th international goal in March 2018. He played his 100th cap at the 2018 World Cup, scoring against Saudi Arabia. He scored again against Russia. Uruguay was eliminated in the quarter-finals.

In the 2019 Copa América, Suárez scored against Ecuador. Uruguay was eliminated in the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout.

On October 8, 2020, Suárez scored the first goal of the 2022 World Cup qualification. He became the first player to score the opening goal three times in the competition's history.

In the 2021 Copa América, Suárez scored against Chile. Uruguay lost in the quarter-finals. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Suárez assisted a goal against Ghana. However, Uruguay was eliminated from the group stage.

On July 13, 2024, Suárez scored a late equalizer in the 2024 Copa América third-place play-off against Canada. Uruguay won the bronze medal. On September 2, 2024, Suárez announced he would retire from the national team after a match against Paraguay.

Style of Play

Suárez in action for Liverpool takes on Sylvain Distin of Everton during the Merseyside Derby in 2012

Suárez is known for his powerful shots and amazing technical skills. He often dribbles directly at defenders. He is especially good at nutmegging opponents (kicking the ball through their legs). Many people consider him one of the best strikers ever. He has been the top scorer in three different European leagues.

He can score with either foot, even though he is naturally right-footed. He can score from inside or outside the penalty area. Former coaches and teammates praise his intelligence and movement. Thierry Henry called him the best striker in the world. He said Suárez has everything: he's tough, can volley, and score headers.

Suárez is also praised for his hard work and speed. He can attack from the sides of the field. He often uses fake-outs when dribbling. At Barcelona, he was known for scoring many volleys and acrobatic goals. He is also good at taking free kicks and penalties.

He creates many scoring chances for his teammates. He has great vision and passing skills, leading to many assists. Steven Gerrard, his former captain, said Suárez is unselfish. He uses his skills to help his teammates score.

Suárez is also known for his strong winning mentality. His former teammate Jordan Henderson called him a "warrior." Gerrard said Suárez played every game like it was a World Cup final. Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his desire and energy.

While he is a great player, Suárez has also been criticized for getting yellow cards. His former Ajax coach said he was unpredictable. Despite this, Suárez's leadership was clear to his coaches.

Media and Sponsorship

Previously with Adidas, Suárez has been sponsored by Puma since 2018. He wears Puma Future 2.1.

Suárez used to have a sponsorship deal with Adidas. He switched to Puma in 2018. He appeared in a 2014 advertisement for Beats headphones with other football stars.

In Uruguay, Suárez has also appeared in ads for various companies. He is featured in EA Sports' FIFA video game series. Due to his ban in 2014, players could not select him in FIFA 15 until his suspension ended.

Suárez is very active on social media. He has over 40 million Instagram followers, making him the most followed person from Uruguay.

Personal Life

Suárez was born to Sandra Diaz and Rodolfo Suárez. His older brother, Paolo Suárez, was also a professional footballer.

Suárez met Sofía Balbi when he was 15 in Montevideo. Sofía's family moved to Barcelona in 2003. Suárez became more focused on football because he wanted to follow her to Europe. They got married in 2009. They have a daughter (born 2010) and two sons (born 2013 and 2019).

He has a tattoo of his daughter's name, Delfina, on his wrist. He kisses it as part of his goal celebration. This celebration is even in the FIFA 15 video game. When he joined Barcelona in 2014, it allowed him to live closer to Sofía's family. He said it was a lifelong dream to play and live in Spain. In 2014, Suárez released his autobiography, Crossing the Line – My Story.

Suárez is a dedicated Catholic. He is also known for helping younger Uruguayan football players, like Darwin Núñez.

Career Statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Continental		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Nacional	2005	UPD	0	0	—		—		1	0	—		1	0
	2005–06	UPD	27	10	—		—		3	0	4	2	34	12
	Total		27	10	—		—		4	0	4	2	35	12
Groningen	2006–07	Eredivisie	29	10	2	1	—		2	1	4	3	37	15
Ajax	2007–08		33	17	3	2	—		4	1	4	2	44	22
	2008–09		31	22	2	1	—		10	5	—		43	28
	2009–10		33	35	6	8	—		9	6	—		48	49
	2010–11		13	7	1	1	—		9	4	1	0	24	12
	Total		110	81	12	12	—		32	16	5	2	159	111
Liverpool	2010–11	Premier League	13	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		13	4
	2011–12		31	11	4	3	4	3	—		—		39	17
	2012–13		33	23	2	2	1	1	8	4	—		44	30
	2013–14		33	31	3	0	1	0	—		—		37	31
	Total		110	69	9	5	6	4	8	4	—		133	82
Barcelona	2014–15	La Liga	27	16	6	2	—		10	7	—		43	25
	2015–16		35	40	4	5	—		9	8	5	6	53	59
	2016–17		35	29	6	4	—		9	3	1	1	51	37
	2017–18		33	25	6	5	—		10	1	2	0	51	31
	2018–19		33	21	5	3	—		10	1	1	0	49	25
	2019–20		28	16	0	0	—		7	5	1	0	36	21
	Total		191	147	27	19	—		55	25	10	7	283	198
Atlético Madrid	2020–21	La Liga	32	21	0	0	—		6	0	—		38	21
	2021–22	La Liga	35	11	2	1	—		7	1	1	0	45	13
	Total		67	32	2	1	—		13	1	1	0	83	34
Nacional	2022	UPD	14	8	0	0	—		2	0	—		16	8
Grêmio	2023	Série A	33	17	8	2	—		—		13	10	54	29
Inter Miami	2024	MLS	27	20	—		—		4	2	6	3	37	25
	2025	MLS	0	0	—		—		0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		27	20	—		—		4	2	6	3	37	25
Career total			607	393	60	40	6	4	120	49	43	27	837	514

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Uruguay	2007	6	2
	2008	10	4
	2009	12	3
	2010	11	7
	2011	13	10
	2012	8	4
	2013	16	9
	2014	6	5
	2015	0	0
	2016	8	3
	2017	5	2
	2018	11	6
	2019	7	4
	2020	3	4
	2021	12	2
	2022	9	3
	2023	1	0
	2024	5	1
Total		143	69

Honours

Nacional

Uruguayan Primera División: 2005–06, 2022
Torneo Clausura: 2005–06, 2022

Ajax

KNVB Cup: 2009–10
Eredivisie: 2010–11

Liverpool

Football League Cup: 2011–12

Barcelona

La Liga: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19
Copa del Rey: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
Supercopa de España: 2016, 2018
UEFA Champions League: 2014–15
UEFA Super Cup: 2015
FIFA Club World Cup: 2015

Atlético Madrid

La Liga: 2020–21

Grêmio

Campeonato Gaúcho: 2023
Recopa Gaúcha: 2023

Inter Miami

Supporters' Shield: 2024

Uruguay

Copa América: 2011

Individual

FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2010
Dutch Footballer of the Year: 2009–10
Eredivisie Golden Boot: 2009–10
IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goalscorer: 2010, 2014, 2016
Copa América Best Player: 2011
Copa América Team Of The Tournament: 2011
Premier League Player of the Month: December 2013, March 2014
European Golden Shoe: 2013–14, 2015–16
Premier League Player of the Season: 2013–14
Premier League Golden Boot: 2013–14
PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 Premier League, 2013–14 Premier League
PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2013–14
PFA Players' Player of the Year: 2013–14
FWA Footballer of the Year: 2013–14
FSF Player of the Year: 2013–14
Trofeo EFE: 2014–15, 2020–21
Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano: 2020–21
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2014–15, 2015–16
UEFA La Liga Team of The Season: 2015–16, 2016–17
ESM Team of the Year: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2015
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Boot: 2015
FIFA Club World Cup MVP of the Final Match Trophy: 2015
La Liga Pichichi Trophy: 2015–16
La Liga Best World Player: 2015–16
La Liga Player of the Month: May 2016, December 2017, October 2018, December 2019
FIFA FIFPro World11: 2016
Ajax Player of the Year (Rinus Michels Award): 2008–09, 2009–10
Liverpool Player of the Season: 2012–13, 2013–14
Liverpool Players' Player of the Season: 2013–14
Liverpool Goal of the Season: 2013–14
Barcelona Player of the Season (Trofeo Aldo Rovira): 2015–16
Uruguayan Primera División Team of the Season: 2022
IFFHS Uruguayan Men's Dream Team
Campeonato Gaúcho Team of the Year: 2023
Bola de Ouro: 2023
Bola de Prata: 2023
Troféu Mesa Redonda Best Player: 2023
MLS Player of the Month: February/March 2024
MLS All-Star: 2024

Images for kids

Suárez with Uruguay at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Suárez on the training field of Groningen in 2006
Suárez as Ajax captain in 2010
Suárez playing for Ajax in a UEFA Champions League match against Dynamo Kyiv in 2010
Suárez (left) was signed by Liverpool on the same day as Andy Carroll.
Suárez playing for Liverpool against Arsenal in January 2013
Suárez about to score a 35-yard free kick against Zenit Saint Petersburg, March 2013
Suárez making his Barcelona debut against Club León in August 2014.
Barcelona fans prior to the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final in Berlin holding up pictures of the attacking trio, Messi, Suárez and Neymar (MSN)
Suárez strikes against Sevilla in the 2015 UEFA Super Cup
Suárez playing for Barcelona in 2019
Suárez (left) playing for Atlético against Lokomotiv Moscow in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage
Suárez celebrating one of his goals for Grêmio at the Grenal derby against Internacional in May 2023
Suárez training for the season opener against Real Salt Lake in his first game of the 2024 MLS season
Suárez (left) and Diego Forlán at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
Suárez was named most valuable player of the 2011 Copa América
Suárez celebrating one of his two goals against England at the 2014 World Cup
Suárez playing against Portugal in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup
Suárez in action for Liverpool takes on Sylvain Distin of Everton during the Merseyside Derby in 2012
Previously with Adidas, Suárez has been sponsored by Puma since 2018. He wears Puma Future 2.1.
Mural of Suárez on his former school in Montevideo, Uruguay

For the footballer born in Spain, see Luis Suárez (footballer, born 1935).

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Suárez and the second or maternal family name is Díaz.

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