Luis Suarez is one of the most prolific and controversial strikers of his generation. The Uruguayan star has scored over 500 goals for club and country, winning numerous trophies and individual awards. He is also the only Spanish-born player to win the Ballon d’Or, the prestigious prize for the best player in the world. However, he is also notorious for his biting incidents, his racism row with Patrice Evra, and his handball against Ghana in the 2010 World Cup.
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In this post, we will explore his biography, age, wiki, death, family, career, net worth and more. We will also look at some of the latest news about him, such as his recent transfer to Grêmio in Brazil, his emotional farewell to Atlético Madrid, and his tragic passing at the age of 88.
Luis Suarez Biography Profile:
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Name
Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
24 January 1987
Birth Place
Salto, Uruguay
Age (as of 2023)
36
Father Name
Rodolfo Suárez
Mother Name
Sandra Suárez
Profession
Footballer
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Nationality
Uruguayan
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Roman Catholic
Hobbies
Playing video games, fishing, spending time with family
Home Town/State
Montevideo, Uruguay
School
N/A
College
N/A
Educational Qualification
N/A
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend/Girlfriend
N/A
Wife/Husband
Sofia Balbi
Children
Delfina Suárez, Benjamin Suárez, Lautaro Suárez, Romeo Suárez
Net Worth
$70 million (estimated)
Source of Income
Football, endorsements, investments
Physical Stats and More:
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Height (Aprox.)
in centimeters- 182 cm
Weight (Aprox.)
in Kilograms- 86 kg
Body Type
Athletic
Figure Size
N/A
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Length
Short
Shoe Size
9 (UK)
Favorite Things
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Favorite Colour
Blue
Favorite Actor
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Favorite Actress
N/A
Favorite Movies
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Favorite Singers
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Favorite Food
Asado, pizza, pasta, mate
Favorite Designers
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Favorite Books
N/A
Favorite Destination
Barcelona, Dubai, Maldives
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Lifestyle
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Does he/she smoke?
No
Does he/she consume alcohol?
Occasionally
Does he/she drive?
Yes
Does he/she know cooking?
Yes
Does he/she swim?
Yes
Is he/she a practitioner?
No
Does he/she go to the gym?
Yes
Is he/she a jogger?
Yes
Social Media Handles
Social Media Platform
Handle/Username
Instagram
@luissuarez9
Twitter
@LuisSuarez9
Facebook Page
Luis Suarez
Tiktok
N/A
Reddit
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Snapchat
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OnlyFans
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LinkedIn
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Discord
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Spain’s only Ballon d’Or winning striker Luis Suarez dies at 88
The football world is mourning the loss of Luis Suarez Miramontes, the only Spanish-born man to win the Ballon d’Or, who died at the age of 88 on Sunday. The former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder, who also won the European Championship with Spain in 1964, was a legend of the game and a pioneer of Spanish football. He passed away in Milan, where he had spent most of his career and later coached Inter. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Interesting facts about Luis Suarez:
He has six brothers and he is the fourth eldest among them. He grew up in a poor family and worked as a street sweeper before becoming a footballer.
He married his childhood sweetheart Sofia Balbi when he was 22 years old. They met when he was 15 and she was 13. They have four children: Delfina, Benjamin, Lautaro and Romeo.
He is the only Spanish-born player to win the Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual award in football. He won it in 1960 when he played for Barcelona. He was also runner-up in 1961 and 1964.
He has a famous namesake who is also a former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder. Luis Suarez Miramontes was born in Galicia, Spain and won the European Cup twice with Inter in the 1960s. He died in July 2023 at the age of 88.
He has a biting problem that has caused him several controversies and bans. He has bitten three opponents on the pitch: Otman Bakkal of PSV Eindhoven in 2010, Branislav Ivanovic of Chelsea in 2013 and Giorgio Chiellini of Italy in 2014. He also headbutted a referee when he was 16 years old.
He has scored more hat-tricks than any other player in the English Premier League history. He scored six hat-tricks for Liverpool, three of them against Norwich City. He averages one hat-trick every 18 games in the EPL.
He named his first daughter Delfina, which is an anagram of Anfield, the home stadium of Liverpool. He has also several tattoos related to his faith and family, including a portrait of his wife on his wrist and a cross on his ring finger.
He appeared in an advertisement for a hearing aid company when he played for Ajax. He used his cocky ears as a selling point for the product. He also featured in a Pepsi commercial with Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Jack Wilshere in 2014.
He is a devout Catholic and has a close friendship with Lionel Messi, who is also his teammate at Barcelona. They often spend time together with their families and have dinner at each other’s houses. They also share the same agent, Pere Guardiola, who is the brother of Pep Guardiola.
He is one of the most prolific and consistent goal scorers in the world. He has scored over 500 goals for club and country, winning numerous trophies and individual awards. He has won the Champions League, La Liga, Premier League, Copa America and European Golden Shoe among others.
