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Luis Díaz

Luis Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward, most often from the left wing, for Bayern Munich and the Colombia national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Luis Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward and winger for Bayern Munich and the Colombia national team. He rose through clubs in Colombia, Portugal, and England before joining the German side in 2025.

What it is

Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda, born 13 January 1997 in Barrancas, La Guajira, is a fast, dribbling attacker known for acceleration and direct play from the left wing. He began his senior career in Colombia with Barranquilla and Atlético Junior before moving to Europe.

Key details

Díaz joined Porto in 2019, winning domestic league and cup honours. He transferred to Liverpool in 2022 and later moved to Bayern Munich in 2025. He made his senior debut for Colombia in 2018, earning over 70 caps, and helped the team finish third at the 2021 Copa América and runner-up in 2024.

Why it matters

Díaz is one of Colombia’s most consistent attacking threats, known for pace, acceleration, and dribbling. He won the Copa América Golden Boot in 2021 and has collected domestic titles in Colombia, Portugal, and England, cementing his reputation as a top wide forward.

In short

  • Born 13 January 1997 in Barrancas, Colombia.
  • Plays as a forward / winger for Bayern Munich and Colombia.
  • Known for speed, dribbling, and direct attacking play.
  • Transferred from Liverpool to Bayern Munich in 2025.

Quick questions

Who is Luis Díaz?
Luis Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward and winger for Bayern Munich and the Colombia national team.
What position does Luis Díaz play?
He is primarily a forward or left winger, noted for his pace and dribbling.
When did Luis Díaz debut for Colombia?
He made his senior international debut in 2018.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_D%C3%ADaz_(footballer,_born_1997)
    Supports: Career timeline, club honours, senior international debut, Copa América achievements.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/257390/luis-diaz
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, current club.
  3. FC Bayern Munich — https://fcbayern.com/en/teams/first-team/luis-diaz
    Supports: Current club, nationality, birthplace, playing profile.
  4. Liverpool FC — https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/luis-diaz
    Supports: Liverpool career span, appearances, goals and honours.
  5. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/250132811--luis-diaz/
    Supports: Club and national-team position, shirt number, date of birth.
  6. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_D%C3%ADaz
    Supports: National team debut date and caps/goals total as reported in the player infobox.