Photo: Amir Hosseini / CC BY 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
David Luiz is one of football's most watchable defenders, and not only for the hair. A Brazilian centre-back with a genuine specialty in free kicks is already a delightful contradiction, and his presence reshapes a back line the moment he steps on. I love that he plays with visible joy and risk; the occasional lapse is the price of a player who refuses to be cautious. From Chelsea to Paris to still competing in Cyprus, his longevity speaks to real hunger. Rated among the best of his generation, he proves that charisma and craft can share the same body. Pure footballing personality.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Luiz
- Name (Japanese)
- ダヴィド・ルイス・モレイラ・マリーニョ
- Reading
- だゔぃど・るいす・もれいら・まりーにょ
- Born
- April 22, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 189 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Luiz born?
Born April 22, 1987 (age 39).
Where is David Luiz from?
David Luiz is from Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil.
What does David Luiz do?
David Luiz works as association football player.
How tall is David Luiz?
David Luiz is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.