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Luis Suárez

1935 - 2023

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Luis Suárez Miramontes (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlwis ˈswaɾeθ miɾaˈmontes]; 2 May 1935 – 9 July 2023) was a Spanish professional footballer and manager. He played as a midfielder for Deportivo de La Coruña, España Industrial, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Sampdoria; he also represented the Spain national team between 1957 and 1972. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Spanish football players of all time, Suárez was noted for his elegant and fluid style of play and also regarded to be one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the sport. Nicknamed El Arquitecto – The Architect – or Luisito, in 1960 Suárez became the first Spanish-born player to win the Ballon d'Or. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Luis Suárez is the 18th most popular soccer player (up from 61st in 2019), the 67th most popular biography from Spain (up from 137th in 2019) and the 2nd most popular Spanish Soccer Player.

Luis Suárez is a Uruguayan professional footballer known for being one of the best strikers in the world. He played for several top clubs, including Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid, and he's renowned for his goal-scoring prowess, technical skills, and competitive nature. Suárez has won numerous team and individual honors, including multiple league titles and a UEFA Champions League title with Barcelona. He has also been a key player for the Uruguayan national team, participating in multiple FIFA World Cup tournaments. Suárez's career has been marked by both brilliance on the field and controversy, including incidents of on-field misconduct such as biting.

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Among soccer players, Luis Suárez ranks 18 out of 21,273. Before him are Santiago Bernabéu Yeste, Zinedine Zidane, Michel Platini, Zico, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ronaldo. After him are Bobby Charlton, Luis Enrique, Francisco Gento, Mário Zagallo, Cesare Maldini, and George Best.

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Among people born in 1935, Luis Suárez ranks 12. Before him are José Mujica, Mahmoud Abbas, Hussein of Jordan, Woody Allen, Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. After him are Donald Sutherland, Kenzaburō Ōe, Faisal II of Iraq, Arvo Pärt, Isao Takahata, and Julie Andrews. Among people deceased in 2023, Luis Suárez ranks 10. Before him are Jeff Beck, Gina Lollobrigida, K. Alex Müller, Tina Turner, Constantine II of Greece, and Toto Cutugno. After him are Martti Ahtisaari, Bobby Charlton, Kenzaburō Ōe, Jane Birkin, Giorgio Napolitano, and Michael Gambon.

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In Spain

Among people born in Spain, Luis Suárez ranks 67 out of 3,355. Before him are Pep Guardiola (1971), Roland (736), Abd al-Rahman III (889), Felipe VI of Spain (1968), Michael Servetus (1509), and Eugénie de Montijo (1826). After him are Al-Zahrawi (936), Bartolomé de las Casas (1484), Quintilian (35), Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545), Margaret Theresa of Spain (1651), and Isabella II of Spain (1830).

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS In Spain

Among soccer players born in Spain, Luis Suárez ranks 2. Before him are Santiago Bernabéu Yeste (1895). After him are Luis Enrique (1970), Francisco Gento (1933), Ricardo Zamora (1901), Raúl (1977), Xavi (1980), Xabi Alonso (1981), Miguel Muñoz (1922), Telmo Zarra (1921), Ernesto Valverde (1964), and Iker Casillas (1981).

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