David Luiz

David

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Full name     David Luiz Moreira Marinho

Date of birth     22 April 1987 (age 27)

Place of birth     Diadema, Brazil

Height     1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)

Playing position     Defender / Defensive midfielder

David Luiz Moreira Marinho, known as David Luiz, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain and serves as vice-captain for the Brazil national team.

Club information
Current team
    Paris Saint-Germain
Number     32

International career:

 He was present in every squad during the management of Menezes and was called up for the Copa América in 2011, but did not make a single appearance at the tournament due to injury. In a friendly with Mexico in October of that year, he scored an own goal, but the Seleção eventually won it 2–1.

On 7 September 2012, David Luiz captained Brazil for the first time, appearing in a 1–0 win against South Africa in São Paulo.

David Luiz was included in the squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013, which was hosted in his native Brazil. Alongside teammate Thiago Silva, Luiz started all matches and helped Brazil win their fourth Confederations Cup title. In the final against Spain, he made an outstanding goal-line clearance from Pedro's shot.

On 2 June, David Luiz was named in Brazil's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He scored his first international goal in a 1–1 draw against Chile in the round of 16. He subsequently converted the team's first kick in the penalty shootout as they prevailed 3–2 and reached the quarter-finals where he scored the winning goal from a long-distance free kick in a 2–1 win against Colombia. In the absence of Thiago Silva due to suspension, David Luiz captained the Seleção in their 7–1 defeat to Germany at the semi-final stage of the tournament.

Personal life:

 David Luiz is a devout 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. It gives me strength and inspiration." He later added: "Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out."

Earlier in his career, David Luiz was likened physically to the Brazilian basketball player Anderson Varejão by fans in his own country. In England, he was referred to as The Simpsons villain Sideshow Bob by opposition fans, and also in self-reference.[60][61] David Luiz is a Portuguese citizen, which was acquired during his time at Benfica. Portugal wanted him to represent their national team, but Luiz opted to play for his native Brazil instead.

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