David Luiz

• Full name: David Luiz Moreira Marinho
• Date of birth: 22 April 1987
• Place of birth: Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Position: Centre-back (also has played as defensive midfielder)
• Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)

Club career (high‑level)

• Early career: Began at São Paulo youth, made senior breakthrough at Esporte Clube Vitória (Brazil).
• Benfica (2007–2011): Moved to Europe with S.L. Benfica, establishing himself as a promising defender and winning domestic honours.
• Chelsea (2011–2014, 2016–2019): Signed for Chelsea in 2011, won the UEFA Champions League (2011–12 season), the UEFA Europa League (2012–13), the Premier League (2016–17), FA Cup and League Cup across spells.
• Paris Saint‑Germain (2014–2016): Transferred to PSG where he won multiple Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups.
• Arsenal (2021–2022): Joined Arsenal in August 2021. With Arsenal he provided experience and occasional starts primarily at centre-back; his contract ran through the 2021–22 season before he departed.
• Flamengo (2023–): Returned to Brazil later in his career, joining CR Flamengo (note: club status may have changed after my last update).

International career

• Represented the Brazil national team across multiple tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup (where he captained Brazil in some matches) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Also featured in Copa América and Confederations Cup squads, winning the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Playing style and notable traits

• Ball-playing centre-back known for strong passing range, dribbling out from the back, and versatility to play in midfield.
• Noted for leadership, charisma and distinctive curly hair; also criticized at times for positional lapses and defensive errors.

Honours (selected)

• Premier League (with Chelsea)
• UEFA Champions League (with Chelsea)
• UEFA Europa League (with Chelsea)
• Ligue 1 titles (with Paris Saint‑Germain)
• Primeira Liga (with Benfica)
• FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 (with Brazil)

Notes: This summary focuses on David Luiz's career highlights and his spell at Arsenal. Squad membership, transfers and honours are subject to updates after 2024; for the latest specifics (appearances, goals, current club) consult an up‑to‑date sports database or the club's official sources.