Luis Sinisterra is a Colombian professional footballer born in 1999.
He plays as a left winger or left midfielder for Cruzeiro and the Colombia national team.
Sinisterra signed with Feyenoord Rotterdam in July 2018 for a reported fee of €2 million.
Biography
Early Life
Luis Fernando Sinisterra Lucumí was born in 1999 in Colombia, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. His talent on the field quickly became evident, leading him to pursue a professional career in the sport.
Career
Sinisterra began his professional journey with Once Caldas before making a significant move to Feyenoord Rotterdam in July 2018. At Feyenoord, he signed a three-year contract with an option for two additional years, marking the start of a successful chapter in his career. He made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal for the club in the UEFA Europa League against Dinamo Tbilisi in August 2019. His performances earned him the Eredivisie Player of the Month award for under-21 players in January 2020. Sinisterra's time at Feyenoord culminated in a hat-trick during the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round against IF Elfsborg in August 2021.
In July 2022, Sinisterra transferred to Leeds United for a record fee, becoming Feyenoord's most expensive outgoing transfer. He quickly made his mark in the Premier League, scoring his first goal in a cup match against Barnsley and following it up with a Premier League goal against Everton. Despite facing injuries, he finished the season as Leeds' second-highest scorer.
Sinisterra has also represented the Colombia national team, making his debut in October 2019 and scoring his first international goal in September 2022 against Guatemala. He showcased his skills further by scoring a brace against Mexico shortly after.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Sinisterra has received several accolades, including being named to the UEFA Europa Conference League Team of the Season for 2021-22 and earning the title of Eredivisie Talent of the Month in January 2020. His contributions to Feyenoord helped the team reach the UEFA Europa Conference League final in the 2021-22 season, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in football.
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Career & Clubs
Feyenoord
On 8 July 2018, Sinisterra signed a three-year contract with an option for two more years with Feyenoord for a reported fee of €2 million. He scored his first goal for the club on 8 August 2019, scoring the opening goal in third qualifying round of the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League against Dinamo Tbilisi. On 7 February 2020, Sinisterra won the prize for Eredivisie Player of the Month under-21 for the month of January 2020 after scoring in three consecutive matches. On 12 November 2020, Feyenoord announced that the club had used the option in Sinisterra's contract to extend his contract with another two years. On 19 August 2021, Sinisterra scored a hat-trick in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round tie against Swedish club IF Elfsborg.
Leeds United
On 7 July 2022, Sinisterra joined Leeds United on a five-year contract for a transfer fee of £21 million. Following his transfer to Leeds, he became the most expensive outgoing transfer in Feyenoord's history. Sinisterra scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win against Barnsley in the EFL Cup second round at Elland Road; he then scored his first Premier League goal days later, the equaliser in a 1–1 home draw against Everton. Despite suffering injury spells out of the team in November 2022 through mid-January 2023, and for the final, crucial five games of the season in April/May, he finished the season as the club's second-highest scorer in all competitions after…
On 15 October 2019, Sinisterra made his debut for the Colombia national team in a friendly against Algeria, which Colombia lost 3–0. He netted his first international goal on 24 September 2022, scoring Colombia's second in a 4–1 win against Guatemala. On 27 September, Sinisterra scored a brace against Mexico to help his team win 3–2 after trailing 2–0 at half-time.
Club
As of match played 14 December 2025
International
As of match played 15 October 2024
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sinisterra goal.
- Club
- Once Caldas
- Club
- Feyenoord Rotterdam
- Club
- Leeds United F.C.
- League
- Categoría Primera A
- National team
- Colombia
Legacy
Feyenoord
UEFA Europa Conference League runner-up: 2021–22 Individual
Eredivisie Talent of the Month: January 2020 Eredivisie Team of the Month: February 2022, April 2022, UEFA Europa Conference League Team of the Season: 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League Young Player of the Season: 2021–22
Clubs
Played together with
Aad BakFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1955–1962
Aapo HalmeLeeds United F.C.
Aaron LennonLeeds United F.C. · 2003–2005
Ab FafiéFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1959–1963
Abdul-Yakuni IddiFeyenoord Rotterdam · 2005–2006- Achito VivasOnce Caldas · 1969–1969
Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2010- Adam ClaytonLeeds United F.C. · 2010–2012
- Adam DruryLeeds United F.C. · 2012–2014
Adam JohnsonLeeds United F.C. · 2006–2006- Adam LockwoodLeeds United F.C.
Adam SmithLeeds United F.C. · 2012–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Luis Fernando Sinisterra Lucumí is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a left winger or left midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Cruzeiro and the Colombia national team.
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