Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997)

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1. When was Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997) born?January 13, 1997
2. Where was Luis Díaz (footballer, born 1997) born?Barrancas, La Guajira, Colombia
3. What is the primary position?Left Winger
4. What is the international recognition?Golden Boot winner at the 2021 Copa América

Professional Footballer: An athlete who plays soccer as their primary occupation, earning a salary and often representing clubs and national teams.
Winger: An attacking player positioned on the flanks of the football pitch, typically responsible for speed, dribbling, and creating scoring opportunities.
Transfer Fee: The monetary sum paid by one football club to another to acquire the registration of a player.
Copa América: The main international football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of South America.