Luis Díaz
BayernLW
Wide Forward
Jan 13, 1997 (29)
Right
5'11"
143 lb
Creates three chances in loss
Diaz recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout loss to Switzerland.
Analysis: Diaz stood out as the only player in the match with more than two shots and chances created, and he scored his shootout penalty, even though that barely offset his lack of goal involvements during the game. With Colombia knocked out of the competition, the star winger will be unable to improve on his counts of one goal and one assist, both of which came in the opening contest against Uzbekistan. He generated a team-high 19 shots but ultimately lacked the finishing ability that had characterized him in the 2025/26 club season.
Has goal called back
Diaz recorded one chance created, a corner and five shots (two on target) in Friday's match against Ghana.
Analysis: Diaz would see a decent match for Colombia Friday as he played until the 90th minute, recording five shots, although he didn't score. It did appear he had scored in the second half to give his team a two-goal lead, although it was brought back for offside. He remains with one goal and an assist this World Cup, having yet to earn a goal contribution since their World Cup opener against Uzbekistan.
Fails to find back of net
Diaz had four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Portugal.
Analysis: Diaz was held off the scoresheet on Saturday, recording four shots but failing to put any on target in the 0-0 draw with Portugal. Despite the quiet outing, he remains a major threat on the left flank, already contributing both a goal and an assist in the tournament. Across the group stage, he has taken 11 shots, created six chances, and completed three successful dribbles, continuing to serve as one of Colombia's most dynamic attacking outlets.
Two disallowed goals in lively game
Diaz generated five shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 win against DR Congo.
Analysis: Diaz may not have gotten his name on the scoresheet this time, but he was undoubtedly the most threatening player on the pitch, constantly looking to create space and get a shot off. He topped his team in shots with five, matching his teammate Gustavo Puerta, and was a constant menace throughout the game. However, it was not a perfect night for the winger, as he was caught offside five times and had two goals disallowed, which will be a frustrating note to take from an otherwise lively display.
Goal, assist in opener
Diaz recorded one goal on two shots and one assist on two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
Analysis: Diaz had an exceptional World Cup debut Wednesday, as the Colombian winger would go on to assist the first goal of the match when finding Daniel Munoz in the 40th minute. However, he would not stop there, as Diaz would then score a goal of his own in the 65th minute. This is no surprise from the winger after the season he had with Bayern Munich, likely to be a driving force of the Colombian team. These are unlikely to be his only goal contributions in his tournament, especially with a knockout stage spot on the horizon after three points in their first contest.
Star in Colombia's attack
Diaz has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and heads into the tournament as arguably the most in-form wide player in world football after a historic debut season at Bayern Munich.
Analysis: Diaz ends a remarkable campaign at the Allianz Arena having scored 15 goals and contributed 14 assists in the Bundesliga alone, becoming the first Bayern player since the 2004/05 season to record at least 13 goals and 13 assists in a single Bundesliga season as part of a devastating attacking trio alongside Harry Kane and Michael Olise. Diaz brings blistering pace, elite dribbling ability and a prolific goal return that makes him one of the most dangerous attackers in the entire tournament, and his confidence and form heading into the World Cup is at an all-time high after winning the Bundesliga title in his debut season in Germany. Diaz heads into the World Cup as the most feared Colombian player and the single most important attacking figure for a nation with genuine ambitions of performing well.
Assists to end debut season
Diaz had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing three times (two accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Koln.
Analysis: Diaz set up Nicolas Jackson in the 83rd minute while finishing with the second most shots, crosses and chances created in the victory. Diaz wraps up his debut season with Bayern having 29 goal invovlements, 88 shots, 65 chances created and 47 crosses across 32 league appearances.
Scores a stunning goal
Diaz scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-4 loss against Paris Saint-Germain.
Analysis: Diaz produced the goal of the night in Tuesday's 5-4 defeat at Parc des Princes against PSG, controlling Harry Kane's sublime long ball with one deft touch before cutting onto his right foot and bending a spectacular effort into the far corner to make it 5-4 and give his side hope ahead of the second leg in Munich. The Colombian winger caused chaos behind the PSG backline throughout the match with his pace and directness, winning the penalty from which Harry Kane opened the scoring in the first half and remaining a constant threat, recording two key passes, one tackle and two interceptions. Diaz has now scored in four consecutive Champions League appearances this season, with his late strike ensuring the tie remains alive heading into the return at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday.
Brace of assists
Diaz assisted twice to go with five shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-2 win against VfB Stuttgart.
Analysis: After coming off his heoric goal that sent Bayern into the semi finals of the UCL, he records two assists Sunday in just one half of play to win his first ever Bundesliga title. His first season with the club has been nothing but world class, recording 15 goals and 13 assists in 28 league appearances, which gives him an average of at least a goal or an assist a contest, with still matches left on the season.
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