Vitória
Born in Diadema, São Paulo, to Ladislao and Regina Marinho, David Luiz arrived at Salvador-based club Vitória after being released by São Paulo, and started playing as a See more

Although primarily a centre back, David Luiz can also be deployed as a defensive midfielder or as a full back, and has drawn praise for his physical strength, work-rate, technique, and range … See more

Benfica
• Primeira Liga: 2009–10
• Taça da Liga: 2008–09, 2009–10
Chelsea
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David Luiz played with the Brazil under-20 team at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2007, with the team being ousted in the round of 16.
Courtesy of his solid season at Benfica, Luiz received his first call-up to Brazilian senior squad See more

David Luiz is a devout Evangelical Christian and has named Kaká as his role model. He said, "My faith gives me the belief that I can go out and perform and improve as a player. … See more

• David Luiz at CR Flamengo (in Portuguese)
• David Luiz at ForaDeJogo (archived)
• David Luiz at Soccerbase
• David Luiz – French league stats at Ligue 1 – also available in French See more