Darwin Nunez is the new poster boy of Premier League side Liverpool. Fans have applauded the Uruguayan striker for his passion for the club and intensity on the pitch. It is safe to say that Nunez who turned 24 in 2023, is going to be the leading force of both Liverpool and the Uruguayan National Soccer Team.
Never give up! 💪🏼
Great team effort! Thanks for the support! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/4ZNt0YvGec
— Darwin Núñez (@Darwinn99) August 27, 2023
While his qualities on the pitch are undoubtedly brilliant, Darwin Nunez’s fashion game is also very on point. The Uruguayan’s long hair and ponytail have found many admirers in the Merseyside.
Yet, the most remarkable thing about the 24-year-old’s appearance is surely his well-inked tattoos. Darwin Nunez has several tattoos on his body and each one of them carries a special meaning.
The Uruguayan has a beautiful tattoo on the chest with the Latin word ‘family’. The tattoo has been inked picturesquely and talks about Nunez’s love for his family. His family particularly his elder brother, Junior sacrificed a lot for Nunez’s dream of becoming a pro. The 24-year-old’s family wasn’t very prosperous, so Darwin’s elder brother gave up his football training and took up a job to fund Darwin Nunez’s dreams.
Apart from this Darwin Nunez’s body is filled with more spectacular tattoos. He has tattoos about various mythical creatures alongside flowers all over his upper body.
The most exciting tattoo of Darwin Nunez is however the lion tattoo that he has on his back. According to Nunez (via Goal), the Lion symbolizes strength and courage. These are the qualities that motivate him both on and off the pitch. Moreover, the lion also symbolizes a strong, determined, and fearless personality.
Darwin Nunez arrived at Anfield ahead of the 22/23 Premier League Season. The Uruguayan arrived from the Portuguese side, SL Benfica, and has a 6-year contract with ‘The Reds’.
Darwin Nunez has had a tricky Liverpool career
Liverpool FC bought the Uruguayan for a huge sum of $80 million, The huge transfer fee and the English media were bound to be a test for the Uruguayan. And the Uruguayan’s inexperience in English football has meant a very tricky debut season for him.
Since coming off the bench against Newcastle to score a brace, Darwin Nunez has only scored 2 goals in 13 Premier League games.
Another poor performance from the forward today. Are you starting to lose patience in the Uruguayan? 👇 pic.twitter.com/MOHChXDx2D
— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) December 17, 2023
Darwin Nunez had a mixed first season at Liverpool. He had big shoes to fill as club legend Sadio Mane had departed the club for FC Bayern Munich, before the Uruguayan’s arrival. Darwin Nunez however could not replicate Mane’s numbers as Nunez could score only 15 goals in all competitions in 22/23.
And in the next season too, Nunez’s performances haven’t been very attractive. Till December 2023, Darwin Nunez has 6 goals in 22 games in all competitions for ‘The Reds’. He has 4 goals in the Premier League 23/24 season, 2 of which came in the same game against Newcastle United.
Other than, his low-scoring form, it’s his finishing that has disappointed Liverpool fans. Nunez has missed some easy tap-ins and that has cost him his position in the starting line-up. Players like Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota look eager to take the number 9 role from the Uruguayan.