Luis Suárez

El Pistolero

Full Name:
Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz
Date of Birth:
Saturday 24 January 1987
Nickname:
El Pistolero
Nationality:

Uruguayan striker, club legend and prolific goalscorer

Luis Suárez, born on 24 January 1987 in Salto, Uruguay, is celebrated as one of the most clinical finishers of his generation, and a frequent feature in Walkouts collections for fans and collectors. A powerful, intelligent forward, Suárez's career has taken him from Uruguay to Europe and North America, delivering landmark goals, trophies and individual awards that make signed shirts and authentic autographs highly sought after by memorabilia enthusiasts.

Suárez started his senior career with Nacional before moving to Europe with Groningen, and then making his breakthrough at Ajax. At Ajax he established his goalscoring credentials, finishing the 2009-10 Eredivisie season with 35 goals and earning national recognition. That prolific run paved the way for a high-profile transfer to the Premier League, where his movement and finishing made him a fast fan favourite.

At Liverpool, Suárez produced some of his most memorable individual seasons. His 2013-14 campaign saw him win the Premier League Golden Boot and the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, with goals and performances that are still referenced in collector provenance notes for match-worn shirts and authenticated items. He moved to Barcelona in 2014, forming part of the renowned forward trio and helping the club to the treble in 2014-15, including the UEFA Champions League in 2015.

With Barcelona, Suárez added a second European Golden Shoe in the 2015-16 season after scoring prolifically across all competitions. He later joined Atlético Madrid, playing a key role in their 2020-21 La Liga title, and then returned to South America where his spells, including at Grêmio and back at Nacional, reinforced his status as a decorated striker before joining Inter Miami in 2024.

Internationally, Suárez is Uruguay's all-time leading scorer, with 69 international goals, and he was instrumental in Uruguay's Copa América success in 2011, where he was named the tournament's best player. Across club and country he has scored over 500 career goals, a milestone that often appears in the provenance and authentication narratives for high-value memorabilia and autographed merchandise.

For collectors, items tied to defining moments - a match-worn shirt from an important league campaign, an authenticated autograph linked to a major trophy night, or a signed photograph capturing a historic strike - carry clear provenance value. Suárez's career milestones, from his Eredivisie top scorer season, to the Premier League and La Liga honours, and his Champions League success, provide strong context for certified collectibles and signed shirts sold with accompanying verification.

Whether you are cataloguing memorabilia or building a display of authenticated items, Suárez's record and accolades make his signed merchandise a compelling addition. His story blends dramatic on-field moments with a long list of honours, and for many collectors his autograph and match-used items offer tangible links to those achievements. As his playing days progress, Walkouts continues to document provenance and present verified Suárez collectibles for fans and archivists alike.