Biography
Who is Luis Suárez?
Early life and professional start
Luis Javier Suárez Charris was born in Santa Marta, Colombia. He began his senior professional career with Leones in his home country. He made his debut for the club on October 5, 2015, during a match against América de Cali. Shortly after, he pursued opportunities in Europe.
In 2016, the young forward joined the Granada CF organization in Spain. During his early years abroad, he gained experience through several loan spells at various Spanish clubs. These included Real Valladolid B, Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and Real Zaragoza. During his time with Real Zaragoza in 2019, he scored 19 goals during the regular season.
Playing career in Spain and France
Before the 2020 to 2021 season, Luis Suárez signed a five-year contract with Granada CF. This move allowed him to compete regularly in the Spanish top flight and participate in European competitions like the UEFA Europa League. During his tenure at Granada, he scored goals against opponents including Omonia Nicosia, CA Osasuna, and Valencia. The team was eventually relegated after the 2021 to 2022 campaign.
In July 2022, he transferred to the French club Olympique de Marseille. He made an immediate impact by scoring two goals in his debut match against Reims. However, his playing time decreased as the season progressed. He departed France in the winter transfer window to join UD Almería on loan.
Success with Almería and Sporting CP
Luis Suárez joined Almería with a clause that made the transfer permanent if the club avoided relegation. He helped the team stay in La Liga during the 2022 to 2023 season. His performance improved significantly during the 2024 to 2025 campaign. He became the top scorer of the Segunda División and earned the Pichichi Trophy after netting 31 goals across all competitions.
In July 2025, he signed with the Portuguese club Sporting CP on a contract lasting until 2030. He performed well in his debut season, finishing as the top scorer in the Primeira Liga with 28 goals. His accomplishments included well-known victories against clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Arouca. In October 2026, he became the club's all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League.
International play and personal life
Luis Suárez made his senior international debut for Colombia on November 12, 2020, in a match against Uruguay. In September 2025, he scored four goals in a single World Cup qualifier against Venezuela. He was later selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad and debuted in the tournament during a victory over Uzbekistan.
Outside of football, he holds a Spanish passport, making him a citizen of the European Union. He has a lion tattoo on his left arm, representing his personality and character. On December 11, 2024, he was detained following a domestic violence accusation filed by his ex-wife regarding incidents in Granada and Marseille. He has denied these allegations.
Birthday and age
Luis Suárez was born on December 2, 1997, which makes Luis 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Luis shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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