Luis Suarez

Sport: Soccer

Nation: Uruguay

DOB: January 24, 1987

Career Highlights: A dynamic playmaker capable of producing his own scoring chances or setting up teammates, Suarez may also be the most controversial soccer player at the Olympics. While his scoring record is outstanding - he had 28 goals in 54 games for Uruguay's full national side - the Liverpool striker found himself embroiled in a highly controversial incident last season when he was accused of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra during a match. The club backed Suarez, claiming cultural differences, but he was ultimately suspended for eight games. In the ensuing meeting between the clubs, Suarez refused to shake Evra's hand, and Liverpool forced him to publicly apologize. Suarez was also involved in perhaps the most controversial moment of the 2010 World Cup when Uruguay faced Ghana in the quarterfinals. In overtime, he reached up with his hands to block a shot on the goal line and was issued a red card as Ghana was awarded a penalty kick. But Asamoah Gyan missed the kick and Uruguay went on to win in penalties. Despite these incidents, Suarez is one of the most prolific scorers in the world, tallying 45 goals in 43 games for Holland's Ajax during the 2009-10 season before moving to Liverpool. He also led Uruguay to the 2011 Copa America title, scoring four goals with one coming in a 3-0 win over Paraguay in the final.

Olympic History: None