Player Details

Name

David Luiz

Height

6' 1"

Weight

161 lbs

Date of Birth

4.22.1987 (37)

Birthplace

Diadema, Brazil

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Centre

Footedness

Right
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Report: Arsenal's David Luiz eyeing an MLS move
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Report: Arsenal's David Luiz eyeing an MLS move

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report Arsenal center back David Luiz may be on the move, and CBS Sports is reporting that an unnamed MLS club could be the destination. Per the report from CBS Sports' James Benge, Luiz's representatives have reached out to an MLS club in hopes of finding a
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Career Summary

CURRENT CLUB: Chelsea (England)

David Luiz is a physical presence that can play as a centerback or defensive midfielder. He started the 2012 UEFA Champions League final for Chelsea, a game in which the Blues won.

BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM

Luiz started all five of Brazil's games at the 2013 Confederations Cup. Aside from those five games, all of Luiz' international appearances have been friendlies.

CLUB CAREER

Luiz started his professional career in Brazil with Vitoria before moving on to Benfica. He was named the Primeira Liga Player of the Year in 2009-10 and was signed by Chelsea during the 2010-11 season. He won the 2011-12 Champions League with the club.