Luis Suarez (Uruguayan Footballer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Footballer
Nationality	Uruguayan
Date of Birth	24/01/1987
Age	39 years
Birthplace	Salto, Uruguay
Height	182 cm

Latest News about Luis Suarez

17/12/2025

Inter Miami officially re-signed Luis Suárez for the 2026 MLS season after he helped the team win the MLS Cup by defeating Vancouver Whitecaps. In the 2025 season, Suárez contributed 17 goals and 17 assists across 50 matches, cementing his legacy as a key player in the club's historic championship victory[1][3].

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name	Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz
Nickname	El Pistolero Mi Negrito The Cannibal

Physical Stats & More

Height	182 cm
Weight	81 kg
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

School	Not known
College	Not known
Religion	Roman Catholic
Ethnicity	Uruguayan
Hobbies	Watching movies Listening to music

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Sofia Balbi
Wife	Sofia Balbi
Children	Delfina Suárez Benjamin Suárez Gabriel Suárez

Family

Father	Rodolfo Suárez
Mother	Sandra Suárez
Siblings	Paolo Suárez Facundo Suárez Maximiliano Suárez Diego Suárez Leticia Suárez

Career

Football

Professional Debut	In May 2005 against Junior de Barranquilla
Jersey Number	9
Position	Striker
Coach/Mentor	Luis Enrique (2015)
Career Turning Point	In 2010 in Ajax win; he became the top scorer as he scored 35 goals in 33 games

Records

In 2010 he became the top scorer in KNVB cup with 35 goals in 33 matches.
In 2010-11 season he scored his 100th Ajax goal.
In February 2012 he won football league cup with the club.
In April 2014 he was named PFA player of the year & FWA footballer of the year.
He has won premier league golden boot.
With 45 goals in 84 games for Uruguay, he is all-time record scorer for his national team.
At 2011 Copa America he scored 4 goals with Uruguay's Copa America win, he was named Player of the tournament.
In October 2015 he scored his 300th goal for club and country.
Suárez has won Pichichi trophy as well as his second European golden shoe, for which he became the first player since 2009 to win both awards after Messi and Ronaldo.
Suárez is regarded as one of the best striker of the world.
Scored his 500th career goal in March 2021.
In 2021-22 season with Atlético Madrid, he scored 21 goals to become top scorer and won La Liga title with a decisive goal on final day.
In 2022 returned to Nacional, scoring twice in Championship finals to win Uruguayan Primera División title.
In 2023 joined Grêmio, winning Campeonato Gaúcho and named Best Player of the Brasileirão with 17 goals and 11 assists.
Joined Inter Miami in 2024.
In 2025, scored 17 goals and delivered 17 assists in 50 matches, helping Inter Miami win the MLS Cup against Vancouver Whitecaps[1].
Signed a one-year contract extension with Inter Miami to remain through the 2026 season after winning the MLS Cup[1][3].

Favourites

Favourite Actor	Leonardo Dicaprio
Favourite Food	Chicken Wings Salad
Favourite Film	Titanic

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/luissuarez9/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/LuisSuarez9
Twitter	https://twitter.com/LuisSuarez9

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Suárez was affectionately called 'Mi Negrito' by his grandmother, meaning My Little Black Boy.
2. Paolo Suárez, the elder brother of Luis Suárez, is a professional footballer too.
3. During his childhood, he experienced poverty and worked as a street sweeper.
4. His first goal was scored in September 2005.
5. In 2014, he transferred from Liverpool to Barcelona for $65 million, becoming one of the priciest football players.
6. Suárez was embroiled in controversy for biting Dutch and Italian players.
7. He holds the title of being the best Uruguayan goal scorer, netting 45 goals in 84 matches.
8. This Uruguayan athlete has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Pichichi Trophy and Premier League Golden Boot.
9. In the 2011 Copa America Tournament, he was named Player of the Tournament.
10. His autobiography, 'Crossing the Line: My Story,' was published in 2014.
11. Started youth football at Sportivo Artigas and later Nacional in Uruguay before moving to Europe with Groningen in 2006.

Luis Suarez Footballer Uruguayan Salto, Uruguay