1960
Ballon d'Or Victory
Wins the Ballon d'Or while playing for Barcelona, becoming the first Spanish-born winner.
Football player and manager history
Luis Suarez
Explore 14 football history records associated with Luis Suarez, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2007
Uruguayan Forward Signs for Ajax
Luis Suárez arrives from Groningen and quickly develops into an aggressive, prolific scorer who will later captain the Amsterdam club.
2010
Extra-Time Handball Against Ghana
Suárez blocks a goal-bound Ghana effort with his hand near the end of extra time and is sent off before Uruguay progresses on penalties.
2010
Hundred Goal Milestone at Ajax
Luis Suárez reaches a century of competitive goals for Ajax, confirming his status as one of the Eredivisie's leading attackers.
2011
Ajax to Liverpool January Arrival
Luis Suárez joined Liverpool from Ajax in January 2011 and immediately added movement, close control and an unpredictable attacking threat.
2013
Liverpool FC
Becomes central to Liverpool's title challenge under Brendan Rodgers.
2014
Player of the Year
Suarez claims the writers award after leading Liverpool’s title challenge with prolific goals, imaginative assists and relentless attacking movement.
2014
Transfer to Barcelona
Barcelona completes the signing of Luis Suarez from Liverpool. Barcelona signed Liverpool's prolific striker despite the suspension arising from his World Cup biting incident.
2014 May
Golden Boot Premier League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 31 goals for Liverpool. The campaign is particularly remembered for an extraordinary scoring season in Liverpool’s title challenge.
2015 June 6th
Champions League Winner
Luis Suarez restored Barcelona's advantage with a second-half finish after Buffon's save in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final, helping Barcelona win the competition.
2015 June 6th
Suarez Champions League Final Second Goal
Scores from a rebound to restore Barcelona's lead in the second half.
2015 December 20th
Club World Cup Final Double
Scores twice as Barcelona defeat River Plate 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
2016 May
Golden Boot La Liga
Scores 40 goals for Barcelona to claim the La Liga scoring honour. The achievement reflects his prolific contribution to Barcelona retaining the league title.
2018
Centenary International Goal Against Saudi Arabia
Suárez scores the only goal against Saudi Arabia on his hundredth Uruguay appearance, ensuring his team qualifies for the World Cup knockout round.