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Luis Suárez (footballer, born 1997)
Colombian footballer (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Luis Javier Suárez Charris (born 2 December 1997) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Colombia national team.
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Early career
Born in Santa Marta, Suárez made his senior debut with Leones on 5 October 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–3 Categoría Primera B away loss against América de Cali. The following 1 March, after eight first-team appearances, he was loaned to Granada CF until 2017 with a buyout clause, and was assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.[3]
On 17 July 2017, after having his federative rights assigned to Watford, Suárez was loaned to Real Valladolid B in the third division for a year.[4] The following 9 July, after scoring 11 goals, he joined Segunda División side Gimnàstic de Tarragona also in a temporary deal.[5]
Suárez made his professional debut on 20 August 2018, replacing Tete Morente late into a 1–1 home draw against Tenerife.[6] He scored his first goal on 7 October, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 draw at Cádiz.
On 21 June 2019, Suárez was loaned to Real Zaragoza, still in the Spanish second division.[7] He ended the regular season with 19 goals, being the team's top goalscorer, but was not allowed to play in the play-offs as his loan ended.[8]
Granada
On 2 October 2020, Suárez returned to Granada on a five-year contract,[9] for a fee of £10 million.[10]
Marseille
On 18 July 2022, Marseille in France announced Suárez's transfer.[11]
Almería
On 5 December 2022, Suárez returned to Spain and its top flight after agreeing to a loan deal with Almería, with an obligatory buyout clause if the club avoided relegation.[12] The clause was activated in July, as the club managed to stay afloat.
On 1 October 2023, Suárez scored a hat-trick for Almería, with all three goals being assisted by Largie Ramazani in a 3–3 draw against former side Granada.[13]
Sporting CP
On 28 July 2025, Primeira Liga side Sporting CP announced the signing of Suárez, as a replacement to Arsenal-bound Viktor Gyökeres.[5][14][15]
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International career
On 12 November 2020, Suárez debuted for the Colombian senior team against Uruguay.[16] Portuguese football manager Carlos Queiroz was the national coach of Colombia when Suárez was named to represent the national team and accepted the invitation, although he was also becoming eligible to represent the Spain national football team as well.[17]
Style of play
Known for his explosive pace, direct attacking style and powerful finishing, Suárez operates primarily as a center-forward but can shift to wide positions, especially on the left, where he cuts in using his dominant right foot. These characteristics and player traits are not detrimental to make him being regarded as a player with the ability to score goals with his strong left foot as well.[18] His game relies on rapid acceleration, strong physical presence, and clever movement inside the box. Suárez excels in counterattacks and transitional phases, making him a constant threat when his team regains possession. With high intensity on and off the ball, he contributes not only with goals but also with assists and pressing duties.[3][19]
Personal life
Suárez holds Spanish passport in addition to his Colombian citizenship and therefore is a citizen of the European Union.[20] He has a tattoo on his left arm depicting a lion, describing an identification with the animal "because of its personality and character, and the tenacity with which it protects its pack".[21]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 8 August 2025[22]
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance in Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira
International
- As of match played 6 June 2025[23]
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