Luis Suarez is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brazilian club Gremio and represents Uruguay national team at international level. The 36-year-old is considered as one of the best strikers in the world of football.
Luis Suarez started his senior club career at Uruguayan club Nacional in 2005. However, his move to Ajax in 2007 became the turning point in his career as he scored 111 goals from 159 appearances for the de Godenzonen. Many European clubs saw the potential that Suarez had in him and they started to show interest in poaching the player for Ajax. In the end, it was Premier League club Liverpool who signed Suarez in 2011 by spending €26.50 million.
The Uruguayan stayed at Merseyside for 3 years and during that period he scored 82 goals from 133 appearances for the Reds. Suarez finished the 2013/14 season as Premier League's top scorer with 31 goals. This performances attracted the interest of Spanish giants Barcelona and the Catalans signed him the next season by spending €81.72 million.
At Barcelona, Suarez was at his best. The Uruguayan formed a great partnership with Lionel Messi as the duo combined to create numerous goals for the Catalans. During his 6 years stint at Catalunya, El Pistolero scored 195 goals from 283 games for Blaugrana and won major trophies including 4 La Ligas, 4 Spanish cups, 2 Spanish super cups, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 UEFA Super cup and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
During the 2020-21 season, Luis Suarez left Barcelona to join Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan was extremely emotional after being almost forced to make an exit from the Catalans. However, at Atletico, Suarez found yet another achievement as he was able to help his team win the 2020-21 La Liga. The 35-year-old made 83 appearances for the Colchoneros and has managed to score 34 goals for them.
Luis Suarez net worth
Suarez is a skilled footballer whose career is composed of both impressive feats and controversies. Being one of the best strikers in the world, he is without a doubt a star worth a million dollars.
Luis Suarez had an approximate net worth of $70 Million in 2022 according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The net worth of Suarez has seen a hike over the past few years. His tremendous performances and increasing popularity have majorly contributed to a hike in his net worth. Suarez resides in Montevideo, Uruguay. He bought his luxury home in 2014. The estimated value of his real estate property is around $3.2 million.
Luis Suarez Salary
Suarez earns $12 million as his salary amount. The Uruguayan earns close to $8.5 million at Atletico Madrid and has an earning of $3.5 million from endorsement deals. Suarez salary took a huge hit when he joined Atletico Madrid in 2020. The 35-year-old used to earn $20 million at Barcelona. However, when Barca made it clear that they don't want him, he had to take a pay cut to join Atletico in 2020.
Luis Suarez Endorsements
Suarez has a sponsorship deal with German sportswear and equipment supplier Adidas. Suarez featured in a 2014 advertisement for Beats alongside Neymar and Thierry Henry. In Uruguay, Suarez has appeared in advertisements for Abitab, Antel, Cablevision, Garnier, Pepsi, and Samsung.
Cars
The car collection of Suarez is quite extensive. He owns few of the best luxury cars in the world. The car brands owned by him include BMW, Range Rover, Ferrari and Mercedes Benz. He owns nine luxury cars whose total value is approximately $3 million.
Age | Nationality |
35 | Uruguayan |
DOB | Source of Wealth |
24/01/1987 | Soccer, Endorsements and Investments |
Salary | Endorsements |
$12 Million | $3.5 Million (Forbes) |
Residence | Brands Endorsed |
Montevideo, Uruguay | Adidas, PepsiCo, My Brand, Hawker |
Marital Status | Charity |
Married (to Sofia Balbi) | Scremini Perez foundation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Luis Suarez play in the 2022 World Cup?
Luis Suarez captained Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, La Celeste were knocked out in the group stage as Portugal and South Korea qualified ahead of them in Group H.
What did Suarez do to Ghana?
In one of the most infamous World Cup moments, Luis Suarez deliberately handled a shot on the goal line and denied a clear winner for Ghana in the 2010 World Cup. He was sent off immediately.
Who has more career goals - Suarez or Lewandowski?
Luis Suarez has 446 goals all-time while Robert Lewandowski has 531.