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Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda (born 13 January 1997) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a left winger or left midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Colombia national team. Regarded as one of the best wingers in the world, he is known for his pace, dribbling, and pressing ability. Díaz began his professional career in the Categoría Primera B at Barranquilla, before moving to Atlético Junior, winning Categoría Primera A, one Copa Colombia and one Superliga Colombiana. In 2019, he joined Porto for a reported fee of €7 million, winning two Primeira Liga titles, one Taça de Portugal, and one Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. After 14 goals in 18 league games in the first half of 2021–22, Liverpool signed him in a transfer worth €45 million (£37.5 million). He won the EFL Cup and FA Cup in his first season, and was man of the match in the latter final. After winning the Premier League in 2024–25, Díaz then joined German champions Bayern Munich for a fee of €75 million including add-ons. Díaz made his senior international debut for Colombia in 2018. He has earned over 60 caps for his national team, helping them to a third-place finish at the Copa América in 2021, where he was also awarded the Golden Boot, and a runner-up finish in 2024.

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International Record (Colombia)

60 Caps
14 Goals

Bio

Born 1997-01-13 (29)
Birthplace Barrancas
Height 178 cm
Nationality Colombia
Positions left winger

Club Career

Barranquilla
2016 — 2017
Junior de Barranquilla
2017 — 2019
Colombia
2018 — present
FC Porto
2019 — 2022
Liverpool
2022 — 2025
FC Bayern Munich
2025 — present

Iconic Moments

Liverpool impact — debut season heroics 2021-22 OTHER 2021-22

Made an immediate impact after his January 2022 transfer from Porto, scoring crucial goals in Liverpool's quadruple chase.

Why it matters

Became an instant fan favourite and key attacker as Liverpool reached the Champions League final.

Copa América 2024 — Colombia's talisman GOAL 2024

Scored key goals as Colombia reached the 2024 Copa América final, their first since 2001.

Why it matters

Carried Colombia's attacking threat alongside James Rodríguez in a tournament-best campaign.