David Luiz

Born in Diadema, São Paulo, to Ladislao and Regina Marinho, David Luiz arrived at Salvador-based club Vitória after being released by São Paulo,{{cite news |url=http://www.tvabcd.com.br/noticias/1058/david-luiz-e-o-representante-de-diadema-na-selecao-brasileira |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110706154639/http://www.tvabcd.com.br/noticias/1058/david-luiz-e-o-representante-de-diadema-na-selecao-brasileira |archive-date=6 July 2011 |title=David Luiz é o representante de Diadema na Seleção Brasileira|trans-title=David Luiz represents Diadema in Brazil national team |publisher=Tvabcd |language=pt |date=24 September 2010 |access-date=19 January 2011}} and started playing as a defensive midfielder, almost leaving the club for his poor performances in that position.{{cite news |language=pt |url=http://br.esporteinterativo.yahoo.com/noticias/spt---pensei-em-dispensar-volante-david-luiz---revela-treinador-da-base-do-vit%C3%B3ria--veja--223832836.html |title="Pensei em dispensar David Luiz", revela coordenador da base do Vitória. Veja! |trans-title="I thought about letting David Luiz go", reveals Vitória's youth system coordinator. Look! |publisher=Yahoo! |date=14 December 2012 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=2 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302123503/http://br.esporteinterativo.yahoo.com/noticias/spt---pensei-em-dispensar-volante-david-luiz---revela-treinador-da-base-do-vit%C3%B3ria--veja--223832836.html |url-status=live }} However, he was soon moved to central defender and adapted well.{{cite news |url=http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI4587001-EI6583,00-Zagueiro+convocado+por+Mano+e+avaliado+em+R+milhoes.html |first=Eliano |last=Jorge |title=Zagueiro convocado por Mano é avaliado em R$114,5 milhões |trans-title=Stopper selected by Mano is worth R$114,5 millions |publisher=Gterra |language=pt |date=27 July 2010 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009092717/http://terramagazine.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI4587001-EI6583,00-Zagueiro+convocado+por+Mano+e+avaliado+em+R+milhoes.html |url-status=live }}

David Luiz made his debut for Vitória in 2006, excelling in a 2–2 draw against Santa Cruz in that season's Copa do Brasil. At the worst situation of its history, in the third division, the club eventually promoted to the second level after finishing in second position, with the player appearing in eight of the club's last decisive nine games,{{cite web |url=http://www.campeoesdofutebol.com.br/clas_seriec_2006.html |title=Campeonato Brasileiro Série C – 2006 |publisher=Campeoes do Futebol |language=pt |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=1 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201234811/https://campeoesdofutebol.com.br/clas_seriec_2006.html |url-status=live }} scoring his only league goal on 3 September 2006 in a 2–0 home win against Clube Atlético do Porto.{{cite web |title=Vitória |publisher=Futebol 80 |language=pt |url=http://www.futebol80.com.br/links/times/vitoria/vitoriajg.htm |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=11 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211210020/http://futebol80.com.br/links/times/vitoria/vitoriajg.htm |url-status=live }}

On 30 January 2007, David Luiz joined Portuguese club Benfica as a replacement for Tottenham Hotspur-bound Ricardo Rocha, on loan.[https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01be-0e6e255043bf-5d28d36e6436-1000--benfica-replace-ricardo-rocha/ Benfica replace Ricardo Rocha] ; UEFA, 1 February 2007 He made a somewhat tumultuous debut for the club in a UEFA Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, partnering compatriot Anderson in the centre of defence, replacing the injured Luisão. Benfica lost the match 2–1 but progressed to the next round after winning 4–3 on aggregate.

On 12 March 2007, David Luiz played his first league match for Benfica, against União de Leiria.{{cite web |url=http://www.football-lineups.com/games/?game=4858 |title=Tactical Formation |publisher=Football-Lineups |access-date=14 March 2007 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20071011112156/http://www.football-lineups.com/games/?game=4858 |archive-date=11 October 2007}} At the end of the season, following ten league appearances, he joined permanently for a €1.5 million transfer fee and signed a five-year contract with the club.[https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/025e-0f90a319c826-d073ed549ed5-1000--david-luiz-banking-on-benfica/ David Luiz banking on Benfica] ; UEFA, 30 May 2007 Before the ensuing campaign, he scored his first goal for the club in the Guadiana Trophy friendly tournament, against Sporting CP. However, David Luiz only managed eight appearances in the league due to injury as Benfica finished fourth.

On 11 January 2009, David Luiz scored his first goal for Benfica, the match's only goal in a home success against Braga. He played most of the campaign as a left back, at the expense of Portuguese international Jorge Ribeiro.

However, it was in the 2009–10 season, when new manager Jorge Jesus arrived to Benfica, that David Luiz became a club symbol and vice-captain. He was ever-present, appearing in 49 matches (three goals, 4,206 minutes), as Benfica won the league after a five-year wait. In the season's Taça da Liga, in a 1–4 away win against Sporting CP, he opened the score in the eighth minute, with Benfica also eventually winning the competition. David Luiz won the Portuguese Liga Player of the Year that same season with 38% of the vote while the runner-up, his teammate Ángel Di María, received 8%.

On 30 September 2009, Benfica sold 25% of David Luiz's economic rights on any future transfer to a third-party owner, Benfica Stars Fund, along with other teammates. He was valued at €18 million, with the fund paying €4.5 million;{{cite news |url=http://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR25467.pdf |title=Comunicado |trans-title=Announcement |publisher=CMVM |language=pt |date=30 September 2010 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226230253/https://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR25467.pdf |url-status=live }} his contract was also renewed in October with a release clause of €50 million.{{cite news |url=http://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR25595.pdf |title=Comunicado |trans-title=Announcement |publisher=CMVM |language=pt |date=15 October 2009 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=26 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026032411/https://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR25595.pdf |url-status=live }}

File:David Luiz Moreira Marinho.jpg

On 31 January 2011, David Luiz completed a move to Chelsea for a €25 million transfer fee and subsequently signed a five-and-a-half-year contract. As part of the deal, Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matić joined Benfica at the end of the season after his transfer spell at Dutch club Vitesse.{{cite web |date=31 January 2011 |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/874012/chelsea-bolster-defence-with-L21.3m-david-luiz-signing?cc=5901 |title=Chelsea complete £21.3m Luiz signing] |work=ESPN Soccernet |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=28 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628222853/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/874012/chelsea-bolster-defence-with-L21.3m-david-luiz-signing?cc=5901 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |date=1 February 2011 |access-date=24 June 2014 |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2281533 |title=David Luiz signs |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120713002144/http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0%2C%2C10268~2281533%2C00.html |archive-date=13 July 2012}}{{cite news |title=David Luiz transferido para o Chelsea |access-date=22 June 2011 |url=http://www.slbenfica.pt/Informacao/Futebol/Noticias/noticiasfutebol_futcomunicadodavidluiz_310111_73255.asp |archive-date=7 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407063753/http://www.slbenfica.pt/Informacao/Futebol/Noticias/noticiasfutebol_futcomunicadodavidluiz_310111_73255.asp |publisher=S.L. Benfica |date=31 January 2011}}{{cite web |url=http://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR31637.pdf |title=Comunicado |language=pt |trans-title=Announcement |date=31 January 2011 |publisher=Portuguese Securities Market Commission |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225237/http://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR31637.pdf |url-status=live }}

David Luiz made his Premier League debut on 6 February, replacing José Bosingwa in a 0–1 home loss against Liverpool.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9385584.stm |title=Chelsea 0–1 Liverpool |website=BBC Sport |first=Phil |last=McNulty |date=6 February 2011 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009094656/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9385584.stm |url-status=live }} Eight days later in a 0–0 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, he made his first start for Chelsea. Instantly becoming a cult hero amongst the Chelsea fans, David Luiz was awarded the Barclays Man of the Match award for his performance, despite giving away a penalty in the 93rd minute of the match, which was saved by Petr Čech.{{cite news |website=BBC Sport |date=14 February 2011 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9391010.stm |title=Fulham 0–0 Chelsea |first=Mark |last=Ashenden |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=14 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110214131620/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9391010.stm |url-status=live }}

On 1 March, David Luiz scored his first goal for Chelsea to help the Blues come from behind to win 2–1 against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9405635.stm |title=Chelsea 2–1 Man Utd |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=1 March 2011 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=2 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110302052222/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9405635.stm |url-status=live }} On 20 March, he headed in his second goal for the Blues in a 2–0 home win over Manchester City, and again receiving the man of the match award, as well as the Premier League Player of the Month for March.{{cite news |date=20 March 2011 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9425606.stm |title=Chelsea 2–0 Man City |first=Alistair |last=Magowan |website=BBC Sport |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=21 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321032551/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9425606.stm |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2328971 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140624155441/http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2328971 |archive-date=24 June 2014 |title=March awards for Chelsea pair |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=1 April 2011 |access-date=24 June 2014}}

David Luiz missed the first three matches of 2011–12 season due to a knee injury.{{cite news |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23985069-chelsea-boost-as-petr-cech-and-david-luiz-return-for-sunderland.do |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130114025731/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23985069-chelsea-boost-as-petr-cech-and-david-luiz-return-for-sunderland.do |archive-date=14 January 2013 |title=Chelsea boost as Petr Cech and David Luiz return for Sunderland |newspaper=London Evening Standard |date=8 September 2011 |access-date=9 September 2011}} He made his return to the first team on 13 September in a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Bayer Leverkusen in which he scored from 15 yards to break the deadlock in an eventual 2–0 home win.{{cite news |url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/271131/Blues-see-off-battling-Leverkusen |title=Blues see off battling Leverkusen |newspaper=Daily Express |date=13 September 2011 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009143453/http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/271131/Blues-see-off-battling-Leverkusen |url-status=live }} In his second match, a League Cup third round tie against Fulham, he scored his penalty shoot-out attempt in a 4–3 win (0–0 after 120 minutes).{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/14910268.stm |title=Chelsea 0–0 Fulham |website=BBC Sport |date=21 September 2011 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=1 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201133051/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/14910268.stm |url-status=live }}

File:David Luiz Champions League Final 2012.jpg]]

On 5 February 2012, in a league home fixture against Manchester United, David Luiz put Chelsea ahead 3–0 in the 50th minute after his header was deflected by Rio Ferdinand, following a Juan Mata free kick. The match ended with a 3–3 draw.{{cite news |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=318100&cc=5739 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207030020/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=318100&cc=5739 |archive-date=7 February 2012 |title=Hernandez header completes United comeback |work=ESPN Soccernet |date=5 February 2012 |access-date=5 February 2012}} On 25 February, through a curled shot, he opened the score against Bolton Wanderers in an eventual 3–0 at home.{{cite news |newspaper=The Independent |title=Chelsea end winless run against Bolton |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-end-winless-run-against-bolton-7440824.html |first=Ben |last=Rumsby |date=25 February 2012 |access-date=25 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715014220/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-end-winless-run-against-bolton-7440824.html |archive-date=15 July 2014}}

On 14 March, Chelsea faced Napoli in the Champions League's round of 16, following a 3–1 loss at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples.{{Cite web |date=16 March 2012 |title=Chelsea's comeback against Napoli shows positive side of player power {{!}} David Lacey |url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2012/mar/16/chelsea-napoli-player-power |access-date=12 August 2020 |website=The Guardian |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402210233/https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2012/mar/16/chelsea-napoli-player-power |url-status=live }} David Luiz made a stunning performance to help his team win the tie with a 4–1 extra-time win, being subsequently chosen by UEFA as the man of the match,{{cite news |title=Ivanović completes rousing Chelsea comeback |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01fb-0e7d35f0336d-a44af3fd71ca-1000--ivanovic-completes-rousing-chelsea-comeback/ |first=Trevor |last=Haylett |publisher=UEFA |date=14 March 2012 |access-date=21 March 2012 |archive-date=8 April 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120408193808/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season%3D2012/matches/round%3D2000264/match%3D2007676/postmatch/report/index.html}} an accolade he also received in the first leg of the quarter-finals against former team Benfica in a 0–1 away win. However, after leaving the pitch in the FA Cup semi-final against rivals Tottenham with a muscular injury,{{Cite news |date=15 April 2012 |title=Tottenham 1–5 Chelsea |website=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/17649443 |access-date=12 August 2020 |archive-date=30 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930182124/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/17649443 |url-status=live }} it was announced that he would miss both of the Champions League semi-finals encounters against Barcelona and the domestic cup final. He played, however, in the Champions League final – John Terry was also suspended for the match{{Cite web |date=26 April 2012 |title=Chelsea captain John Terry can lift Champions League trophy, says Uefa |url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/apr/26/chelsea-john-terry-champions-trophy |access-date=12 August 2020 |website=The Guardian |archive-date=28 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328143720/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/apr/26/chelsea-john-terry-champions-trophy |url-status=live }} – David Luiz appeared, and started for Chelsea, playing the full 120 minutes, along with converting his penalty shootout attempt as the Blues won the shootout 4–3.{{cite news |publisher=UEFA |first=Andrew |last=Haslam |date=20 May 2012 |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0250-0c50fb78a384-1434bbcadbcb-1000--shoot-out-win-ends-chelsea-s-long-wait-for-glory/ |title=Shoot-out win ends Chelsea's long wait for glory |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009092900/http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=1794392.html |url-status=live }}

On 22 September 2012, David Luiz signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea.{{cite news |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2926846 |title=New Deal for David Luiz |date=22 September 2012 |access-date=6 February 2013 |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031125332/http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2926846 |archive-date=31 October 2012}} He started the new season again as a regular alongside either Gary Cahill or Terry, and scored his first goal from a free-kick against Nordsjælland in a 0–4 away win in the campaign's Champions League.{{cite news |date=2 October 2012 |access-date=24 October 2012 |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0202-0e802325f5c7-cdf41a03cd5e-1000--nordsj%C3%A6lland-wings-clipped-by-clinical-chelsea/ |title=Nordsjælland wings clipped by clinical Chelsea |first=Trevor |last=Haylett |publisher=UEFA |archive-date=4 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104125001/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/matches/round=2000347/match=2009513/postmatch/report/index.html |url-status=live }} In the Club World Cup in 2012, in which Chelsea lost in the final to Corinthians, he was chosen the second best player of the tournament, receiving the Silver Ball for his performances, one of which was as a defensive midfielder. He played in that position in an 8–0 home thrashing of Aston Villa the following week, being chosen man of the Match and netting the second from a free-kick.{{cite news |date=23 December 2012 |access-date=24 June 2014 |url=http://sport.uk.msn.com/football/rampant-blues-crush-villa |title=Rampant Blues crush Villa |publisher=MSN |archive-date=14 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714195741/http://sport.uk.msn.com/football/rampant-blues-crush-villa}}{{cite news |url=http://www.espnfc.com/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/1842871 |title=Luiz reinvented as Chelsea destroy Villa |first=Phil |last=Lythell |access-date=24 June 2014 |work=ESPN FC |date=23 December 2012 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714185547/http://www.espnfc.com/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/1842871}}

On 17 April 2013, David Luiz scored during a 3–0 West London derby victory against Fulham. He also scored in both legs of the Europa League semi-finals against Basel; the first was a last minute, low free-kick curled around the wall and into the goalkeeper's bottom left-hand corner to secure a dramatic 2–1 away win, giving Chelsea an advantage going into the second leg at Stamford Bridge.{{cite web |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/matchday-live/match/69199 |title=Match Report: Basel 1 Chelsea 2 |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=25 April 2013 |access-date=24 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910105330/http://www.chelseafc.com/matchday-live/match/69199 |archive-date=10 September 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpyQA7gBN9o | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211031/rpyQA7gBN9o| archive-date=2021-10-31 | url-status=live|title=David Luiz Freekick Goal vs. Basel |first=Ciolan |last=Paul |via=YouTube |date=25 April 2013 |access-date=24 June 2014}}{{cbignore}}

David Luiz was widely criticised for a controversial incident during Chelsea's 0–1 away win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on 5 May. After he elbowed opponent Rafael, the United defender kicked out at him and was sent off. David Luiz, however, was seen smiling while lying on the ground before writhing around in mock agony.{{cite web |last=Luckhurst |first=Simon |title=David Luíz 'Smiled at Sideshow Bob' Gibe, Not Rafael Da Silva Red Card |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/07/david-luiz-smiled-sideshow-bob-gibe_n_3227275.html |work=HuffPost |access-date=9 October 2017 |date=7 May 2013 |quote=The Chelsea defender was widely criticised for smiling as he lay on the turf after Rafael lashed out at his compatriot, following two elbows from the Brazilian during Chelsea's 1–0 Barclays Premier League win. |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009092925/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/07/david-luiz-smiled-sideshow-bob-gibe_n_3227275.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=McDonnell |first=David |title=Con artist: Fergie slams Chelsea's smiling victim David Luiz for 'getting Rafael sent off' |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-0-1-chelsea-sir-1871753 |work=Daily Mirror |date=6 May 2013 |access-date=9 October 2017 |quote=Rafael was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Luiz... But the talking point was the dismissal, with Manchester United boss Ferguson incensed by Luiz, who was caught smiling by TV cameras, before writhing around in mock agony to get Rafael sent off in the 89th minute. |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009093243/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-0-1-chelsea-sir-1871753 |url-status=live }} David Luiz defended himself, saying he was smiling at the Manchester United fans who could be seen screaming insults and laughing at him.{{cite news |date=6 May 2013 |access-date=14 July 2013 |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10040313/Chelseas-David-Luiz-I-was-smiling-at-jeering-Manchester-United-fans-not-Rafaels-red-card.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10040313/Chelseas-David-Luiz-I-was-smiling-at-jeering-Manchester-United-fans-not-Rafaels-red-card.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Chelsea's David Luiz: I was smiling at jeering Manchester United fans, not Rafael's red card |first=Jeremy |last=Wilson |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}

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On 13 June 2014, David Luiz transferred to French club Paris Saint-Germain for a £50 million transfer fee, signing a five-year contract.

He made his Ligue 1 debut on 16 August, partnering compatriot Marquinhos in central defence as PSG defeated Bastia 2–0 at the Parc des Princes.{{cite news |title=UNE GRANDE PREMIÈRE RÉUSSIE!|trans-title=A Great First Success! |url=http://www.psg.fr/fr/Calendrier-Resultats/204003/Analyse-de-match/67778/Une-grande-premiere-reussie |access-date=30 September 2014 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C. |date=16 August 2014 |language=fr |archive-date=3 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903102559/http://www.psg.fr/fr/Calendrier-Resultats/204003/Analyse-de-match/67778/Une-grande-premiere-reussie}} On 30 September, David Luiz scored his first PSG goal, opening a 3–2 home win over Barcelona in the Champions League group stage.{{cite news |title=Paris St G 3–2 Barcelona |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29362554 |access-date=9 October 2017 |website=BBC Sport |date=30 September 2014 |archive-date=15 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015054115/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29362554 |url-status=live }} He was seen as a surprise inclusion in the FIFA World Team of the Year at the 2014 Ballon d'Or awards.{{cite web |title=David Luiz is shock entry in Fifa World Team of the Year at 2014 Ballon d'Or awards |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/11341202/David-Luiz-is-shock-entry-in-Fifa-World-Team-of-the-Year-at-2014-Ballon-dOr-awards.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/11341202/David-Luiz-is-shock-entry-in-Fifa-World-Team-of-the-Year-at-2014-Ballon-dOr-awards.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=12 January 2015 |access-date=9 October 2017}}{{cbignore}}

On 19 January 2015, David Luiz scored his first Ligue 1 goal in a 4–2 defeat of Evian.{{cite news |url=http://www.espnfc.com/french-ligue-1/match/393503/paris-saint-germain-evian-thonon-gaillard/report |title=Paris Saint-Germain made to work for three points against Evian |website=ESPN FC |date=18 January 2015 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=19 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119005204/http://www.espnfc.com/french-ligue-1/match/393503/paris-saint-germain-evian-thonon-gaillard/report |url-status=live }} On 11 March, he scored on his return to Stamford Bridge in the round of 16 of the Champions League as PSG drew 2–2 with his former club Chelsea to knock out the English club on away goals.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31816148 |title=Chelsea 2–2 Paris St G |date=11 March 2015 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=7 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107235347/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31816148 |url-status=live }} He apologised for celebrating the goal, saying that it was the result of sudden emotion rather than malice towards his former employers.{{cite news |title=Champions League: David Luiz apologises to Chelsea fans |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31845052 |access-date=9 October 2017 |website=BBC Sport |date=12 March 2015 |archive-date=25 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725203942/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31845052 |url-status=live }}

In David Luiz's first season at the club, PSG won a domestic treble of the Ligue 1 championship, the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue, in addition to the Trophée des Champions.{{cite news |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-france-cup-idUKKBN0OF0WL20150530 |title=PSG land unique treble as Cavani grabs French Cup winner |date=30 May 2015 |work=Reuters |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=8 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308014153/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-france-cup-idUKKBN0OF0WL20150530 |url-status=dead }} In his second season at the club, PSG repeated this accomplishment once again, after beating Marseille in the Coupe de France final.{{cite web |url=http://en.rfi.fr/france/20160522-psg-take-domestic-treble-agains-marseille-again |title=PSG takes domestic treble beating Marseille |date=22 May 2016 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009143702/http://en.rfi.fr/france/20160522-psg-take-domestic-treble-agains-marseille-again |url-status=live }}

File:Chelsea vs. Arsenal, 29 May 2019 28.jpg trophy after winning the final with Chelsea]]

David Luiz returned to Chelsea from PSG, for a reported fee of £34 million,{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37218241 |title=David Luiz: Chelsea re-sign Brazil defender from PSG for £34m |date=31 August 2016 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=14 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914205813/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37218241 |url-status=live }} in August 2016 and signed a three-year deal.{{cite news |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/08/david-luiz-returns.html |title=David Luiz returns |date=31 August 2016 |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=2 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902182649/http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/08/david-luiz-returns.html |url-status=live }} His first game back with the club was a 2–1 defeat at home to Liverpool on 16 September.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37314772 |title=Chelsea 1–2 Liverpool |date=15 September 2016 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=27 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827221608/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37314772 |url-status=live }} On 31 January 2017 he scored his first goal for the season from a free kick against Liverpool at Anfield, his first Premier League goal since April 2013.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38727326 |title=Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=31 January 2017 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=1 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701005447/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38727326 |url-status=live }} At the end of the season, David Luiz was named in the PFA Team of the Year for 2016–17.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39648483 |title=PFA teams of the year: Chelsea and Tottenham dominate Premier League XI |website=BBC Sport |date=20 April 2017 |access-date=6 May 2018 |archive-date=12 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112073506/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39648483 |url-status=live }}

David Luiz was selected for Chelsea's first match of the 2017–18 Premier League season, against Burnley on 12 August 2017, and scored late on in their 3–2 defeat.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40835426 |title=Chelsea 2–3 Burnley |website=BBC Sport |date=12 August 2017 |access-date=22 February 2018 |first=Phil |last=Dawkes |archive-date=12 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812220738/http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40835426 |url-status=live }} On 17 September 2017, Luiz received a straight red after a poor challenge on Sead Kolašinac during a 0–0 draw against Arsenal. Luiz became the third player to be sent-off in the last three meetings between the two rivals from London; with the others being Pedro during the FA Community Shield and Victor Moses during the FA Cup Final.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41216718 |title=Chelsea 0–0 Arsenal |date=17 September 2017 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=22 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622152810/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41216718 |url-status=live }} Chelsea went on to win the 2017-18 FA Cup but David Luiz was injured and missed the final.{{cite news

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David Luiz scored his first goal of the 2018–19 Premier League, heading in the second goal in Chelsea's 2–0 home win over the previously undefeated Manchester City on 8 December.{{Cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/liverpool-go-top-as-man-city-stumble-at-chelsea-20181209-p50l4j.html |title=Liverpool go top as Man City stumble at Chelsea |date=9 December 2018 |department=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=10 December 2018 |archive-date=30 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330120739/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/liverpool-go-top-as-man-city-stumble-at-chelsea-20181209-p50l4j.html |url-status=live }} He hit the winning penalty in a 4–2 shootout win in the EFL Cup semi-final second leg at home to Tottenham Hotspur on 24 January 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/chelsea-make-spurs-pay-the-penalty/157724 |title=Carabao Cup semi-final: Chelsea beat Tottenham 4–2 on penalties to book final clash with Manchester City at Wembley |department=Sportinglife.com |access-date=25 January 2019 |archive-date=20 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420085431/https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/chelsea-make-spurs-pay-the-penalty/157724 |url-status=live }}

On 8 August 2019, Arsenal signed David Luiz from Chelsea for a reported £8 million transfer fee. He received the number 23 shirt for the club.{{Cite web |url=https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/08/08/david-luiz-departs-chelsea-for-arsenal |title=David Luiz departs |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |access-date=8 August 2019 |archive-date=13 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113181241/https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/08/08/david-luiz-departs-chelsea-for-arsenal |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49275919 |title=Arsenal sign David Luiz from Chelsea and Kieran Tierney from Celtic |website=BBC Sport |date=8 August 2019 |access-date=8 August 2019 |archive-date=8 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808113545/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49275919 |url-status=live }} On 6 October 2019, he scored the match's winning goal, his first for Arsenal, in a 1–0 victory against AFC Bournemouth.{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/06/arsenal-bournemouth-premier-league-match-report |title=Arsenal hold on to beat Bournemouth thanks to heroic turn from David Luiz |last=Nakrani |first=Sachin |date=6 October 2019 |work=The Guardian |access-date=7 October 2019 |archive-date=7 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007010624/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/06/arsenal-bournemouth-premier-league-match-report |url-status=live }} In a 2–2 home draw against Crystal Palace, he scored his second Arsenal goal.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50113576 |title=Arsenal 2–2 Crystal Palace |work=BBC Sport |date=27 October 2019 |access-date=24 August 2021 |archive-date=24 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524205113/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50113576 |url-status=live }} In a match against former club Chelsea in January 2020, he was sent-off after conceding a penalty. While Arsenal eventually drew the match,{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51101529 |title=Chelsea 2–2 Arsenal |work=BBC Sport |date=21 January 2020 |access-date=24 August 2021 |archive-date=24 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524152640/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51101529 |url-status=live }} David Luiz received a three-match suspension from domestic play.{{cite web |url=https://futaa.com/ke/article/201092/the-arsenal-matches-david-luiz-will-miss-following-red-card-against-chelsea |title=The Arsenal matches David Luiz will miss following red card against Chelsea |work=futaa.com |date=24 January 2020 |access-date=24 August 2021 |archive-date=21 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621015921/https://futaa.com/ke/article/201092/the-arsenal-matches-david-luiz-will-miss-following-red-card-against-chelsea |url-status=live }} He made his return in a Premier League match against Everton, during which he recorded his first assist for Arsenal.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51519246 |title=Arsenal 3–2 Everton |work=BBC Sport |date=23 February 2020 |access-date=24 August 2021 |archive-date=5 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105033713/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51519246 |url-status=live }}

Following the suspension of football due to the COVID-19 pandemic, David Luiz was named on the bench in a match at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City.{{when|date=July 2021}} However, an injury to Pablo Marí saw him enter play just 24 minutes in. He then committed an error leading to City's first goal before he conceded a penalty and was sent-off early in the second half. In so doing, he became the first player to receive a red card (making him the player with the most red cards this season), concede a penalty and commit an error leading to goal in a Premier League match for five years.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51601979 |title=Manchester City 3–0 Arsenal |work=BBC Sport |date=17 June 2020 |access-date=24 August 2021 |archive-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711123958/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51601979 |url-status=live }}

In Arsenal's final match of the season, David Luiz gave away a penalty against Watford; this was the fifth penalty he had conceded that season, setting a Premier League record for most penalties conceded by a single player in a single season.{{cite web |last1=Koylu |first1=Enis |title=David Luiz sets Premier League penalty record in debut Arsenal season |url=https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2019-2020/david-luiz-gives-away-a-record-number-of-premier-league-penalties-in-debut-arsenal-season_sto7817092/story.shtml |website=Eurosport |access-date=27 July 2020}}{{cite web |title=Luiz sets Premier League record after Arsenal defender concedes fifth penalty of the season |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/luiz-sets-premier-league-record-after-arsenal-defender/1ikknbmw3qzes18z0ndrfrzr3c |website=Goal.com |access-date=27 July 2020 |archive-date=27 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727135407/https://www.goal.com/en/news/luiz-sets-premier-league-record-after-arsenal-defender/1ikknbmw3qzes18z0ndrfrzr3c |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=David Luiz errors, Grealish the victim and Norwich woe – Premier League's quirkiest numbers |url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/david-luiz-errors-grealish-the-victim-and-norwich-woe-premier-league-s-quirkiest-numbers |website=The World Game |publisher=Special broadcasting Service |access-date=27 July 2020 |archive-date=6 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206002350/https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/david-luiz-errors-grealish-the-victim-and-norwich-woe-premier-league-s-quirkiest-numbers |url-status=live }} On 1 August 2020, David Luiz was selected to start in the FA Cup Final against his former club Chelsea, as Arsenal won their 14th FA Cup.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53546100 |title=Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=1 August 2020 |access-date=2 August 2020 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801202716/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53546100 |url-status=live }}

On 29 August 2020, David Luiz started the game and scored the fourth penalty in a shootout win against Liverpool in the 2020 FA Community Shield after the game ended 1–1.{{cite news |url=https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/aug/29/arsenal-liverpool-mens-fa-community-shield-match-report-290820 |title=ARSENAL BEAT LIVERPOOL 5–4 ON PENALTIES TO WIN THE FA COMMUNITY SHIELD |publisher=The Football Association |date=29 August 2020 |access-date=30 August 2020 |archive-date=31 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831035916/https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/aug/29/arsenal-liverpool-mens-fa-community-shield-match-report-290820 |url-status=live }}

On 29 November 2020, he was a part of a severe head collision with Raúl Jiménez at the Emirates Stadium in which Jiménez was knocked out. Jiménez was sent to a London hospital and received surgery for his fractured skull, whilst David Luiz was only bandaged on the head due to a cut on his forehead. He was surprisingly allowed to play on after the incident but was subbed off at half time. He was last seen bleeding through his bandage before the half time whistle, which led to a spark of protests from both footballers and fans, demanding a 'free substitution' for those who are concussed on the pitch.

On 28 February 2021, he scored his first Premier League goal of the season in a 3–1 away win against Leicester City.{{Cite news|title=Arsenal going in right direction - Arteta|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56143454|access-date=2021-03-01|archive-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302023537/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56143454|url-status=live}} On 6 March, he made his 50th league appearance for Arsenal in a 1–1 draw against Burnley.{{Cite web|title=Match report: Burnley 1-1 Arsenal|url=https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2021-Mar-06/burnley-1-1-arsenal-match-report|access-date=2021-03-06|website=www.arsenal.com|date=6 March 2021 |language=en|archive-date=6 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306150535/https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2021-Mar-06/burnley-1-1-arsenal-match-report|url-status=live}}

It was confirmed on 18 May by manager Mikel Arteta that David Luiz would leave the club at the end of his contract in June 2021.{{Cite web|date=18 May 2021|title=Arteta on... David Luiz leaving the club|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/arteta-david-luiz-leaving-club|access-date=2 June 2021|website=Arsenal Football Club|archive-date=25 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625134029/https://www.arsenal.com/news/arteta-david-luiz-leaving-club|url-status=live}}

On 11 September 2021, David Luiz signed a 15-month contract with Flamengo, making his return to Brazil after spending nearly 15 years playing club football in Europe.{{Cite web|date=11 September 2021|title=David Luiz é o novo zagueiro do Mengão|trans-title=David Luiz is Mengão's new centre back|url=https://www.flamengo.com.br/noticias/futebol/david-luiz-e-o-novo-zagueiro-do-mengao|access-date=12 September 2021|website=Flamengo|language=pt-br|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107170153/https://www.flamengo.com.br/noticias/futebol/david-luiz-e-o-novo-zagueiro-do-mengao|url-status=live}} He was part of the Flamengo squad that competed in the 2021 Copa Libertadores Final on 27 November, playing the full 120 minutes as his team lost 2–1 to Palmeiras after extra time.{{Cite web|title=CONMEBOL Libertadores|url=https://conmebollibertadores.com/cards/MatchCenter?gameId=2253364|access-date=2021-12-31|website=conmebollibertadores.com|archive-date=27 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127231934/https://conmebollibertadores.com/cards/MatchCenter?gameId=2253364|url-status=live}} On 29 October 2022, he played in the 2022 Copa Libertadores Final against Athletico Paranaense, which ended in a 1–0 victory; hence, he became the twelfth player to win both the UEFA Champions League and the Copa Libertadores.{{cite web |url=https://en.as.com/soccer/which-players-have-won-the-champions-league-and-the-libertadores-n/ |title=Which players have won the Champions League and the Libertadores? |website=as.com |date=30 October 2022 |access-date=30 October 2022 |archive-date=30 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030174005/https://en.as.com/soccer/which-players-have-won-the-champions-league-and-the-libertadores-n/ |url-status=live }}

On 13 May 2023, David Luiz scored his first goal for Flamengo.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-14 |title=David Luiz revela porque não comemorou o seu primeiro gol pelo Flamengo |url=https://www.gaveanews.com/index.php/2023/05/14/david-luiz-revela-porque-nao-comemorou-o-seu-primeiro-gol-pelo-flamengo/ |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Gávea News |language=pt-BR}} In the sixth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, against Esporte Clube Bahia, David Luiz hit a header to goalkeeper Marcos Felipe. Despite scoring the first goal, David Luiz did not celebrate. After the game, he explained why he didn't celebrate:

{{Blockquote|text=It's a very special city for me. I left home very early to come to Salvador. I didn't celebrate because I didn't know if it would be an impediment or not.|author=David Luiz}}On 22nd December 2024, Flamengo confirmed that Luiz would not have his contract renewed and would subsequently leave the club. David Luiz left Rubro-Negro after 132 games for the club: 75 wins, 28 draws and 29 losses. The defender scored four goals and provided two assists. In addition, he won a Libertadores, two Copa do Brasil and a Carioca.{{cite web | url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/2024/12/22/flamengo-decide-nao-renovar-com-david-luiz.ghtml | title=Flamengo decide não renovar com David Luiz | date=22 December 2024 }}

On January 20, 2025, Fortaleza announced the signing of David Luiz until December 31, 2026, with the option to renew for another year. He was signed by Tricolor at no cost.{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/14706838/fortaleza-david-luiz-revela-outras-propostas-e-explica-escolha-unica-que-ardia-meu-coracao | title=Apresentado no Fortaleza, David Luiz revela outras propostas e explica escolha: 'Única que ardia meu coração' | date=24 January 2025 }}On February 11, the number 23 entered the field for the first time in the 2025 season, but was unable to prevent Laion's 2-1 defeat to Altos in the Nordestão.{{cite web | url=https://ge.globo.com/ce/futebol/times/fortaleza/noticia/2025/02/12/david-luiz-estreia-com-derrota-pelo-fortaleza-veja-lances-do-zagueiro.ghtml | title=David Luiz estreia com derrota pelo Fortaleza; veja lances do zagueiro | date=12 February 2025 }}

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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.{{FIFA player|271043}}

Courtesy of his solid season at Benfica, Luiz received his first call-up to Brazilian senior squad for a friendly match against the United States on 10 August 2010 after Mano Menezes replaced Dunga as national team coach.{{Cite web|title=David Luiz diz que chegar à seleção brasileira é "realizar um sonho"|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/efe/2010/07/27/david-luiz-diz-que-chegar-a-selecao-e-realizar-um-sonho.jhtm/|website=UOL.com.br|date=27 July 2010|access-date=20 September 2024|language=pt}} His debut ended in a 2–0 victory for Brazil.{{Cite web|title=Chelsea intensifica tentativa de contratar o zagueiro brasileiro David Luiz|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/campeonatos/ingles/ultimas-noticias/2010/08/11/chelsea-intensifica-tentativa-de-contratar-o-zagueiro-brasileiro-david-luiz.jhtm|website=UOL.com.br|date=11 August 2010|access-date=20 September 2024|language=pt}} Prior to doing so, the Portuguese Football Federation had considered calling him up to their own national team.

David Luiz was present in every squad during the management of Menezes and was called up to the squad 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 victory against South Africa in São Paulo.{{cite news |url=http://www.goal.com/br/news/3838/sele%C3%A7%C3%A3o-brasileira/2012/09/07/3360797/david-luiz-ser%C3%A1-o-capit%C3%A3o-da-sele%C3%A7%C3%A3o-brasileira-contra-a |title=David Luiz será o capitão da Seleção Brasileira contra a África do Sul |date=7 September 2012 |access-date=9 October 2017 |website=Goal.com |language=pt |archive-date=26 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726071105/http://www.goal.com/br/news/3838/sele%C3%A7%C3%A3o-brasileira/2012/09/07/3360797/david-luiz-ser%C3%A1-o-capit%C3%A3o-da-sele%C3%A7%C3%A3o-brasileira-contra-a |url-status=live }} He was included in the squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013, which was hosted in his native Brazil. Alongside teammate Thiago Silva, David 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.{{cite news |url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/01/chelsea-star-david-luiz-makes-miraculous-clearance-to-help-brazil-lift-confederations-cup-video-3863413/ |title=Chelsea star David Luiz makes miraculous clearance to help Brazil lift Confederations Cup – video |date=1 July 2013 |access-date=9 October 2017 |newspaper=Metro |archive-date=8 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508062214/http://metro.co.uk/2013/07/01/chelsea-star-david-luiz-makes-miraculous-clearance-to-help-brazil-lift-confederations-cup-video-3863413/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |date=30 June 2013 |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/30/confederations-cup-final-brazil-spain_n_3526617.html |title=Confederations Cup: Brazil Dominate Spain in Final at the Maracana (VIDEO/PHOTOS) |access-date=9 October 2017 |newspaper=HuffPost |first=Keeghann |last=Sinanan |archive-date=8 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508042631/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/30/confederations-cup-final-brazil-spain_n_3526617.html |url-status=live }}

File:Training Brazilian national team before the match against Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2014-06-11 (8).jpg opening match, against Croatia]]

On 2 June, David Luiz was named in Brazil's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brazil/10810176/Brazil-World-Cup-2014-squad.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brazil/10810176/Brazil-World-Cup-2014-squad.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Brazil World Cup 2014 squad |date=2 June 2014 |access-date=9 October 2017 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}} 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.{{cite news |website=BBC Sport |date=28 June 2014 |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27952759 |title=Brazil 1–1 Chile |first=David |last=Ornstein |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=20 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220101921/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27952759 |url-status=live }} He scored the winning goal from a 35-yard free kick in a 2–1 win against Colombia in the quarter-final, and celebrated the goal by running towards the corner flag and kicking it.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28051801 |title=Brazil 2–1 Colombia |access-date=9 October 2017 |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=4 July 2014 |archive-date=12 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712133308/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28051801 |url-status=live }} In the absence of Thiago Silva due to suspension, David Luiz captained the Seleção in their infamous 7–1 defeat to Germany at the semi-final stage of the tournament.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28102403 |title=Brazil 1–7 Germany |date=8 July 2014 |access-date=9 October 2017 |website=BBC Sport |archive-date=19 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119103654/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28102403 |url-status=live }} Brazil went on to lose the third-place play-off 3–0 against the Netherlands.{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255957/match=300186502/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714143715/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255957/match=300186502/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2014 |title=Brazil 0–3 Netherlands |publisher=FIFA |access-date=9 October 2017}}

David Luiz was a member of Brazil's squad for the 2015 Copa América in Chile. He partnered Miranda in central defence for the team's first two group matches, before being dropped for Thiago Silva, as Brazil were knocked out by Paraguay in the quarter-finals.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com.au/copa-america/83/blog/post/2500668/brazil-learning-to-play-without-neymar-is-a-sign-of-progress |title=Brazil and Dunga learning to play without Neymar is a sign of progress |date=21 June 2015 |website=ESPN|access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009143323/http://www.espnfc.com.au/copa-america/83/blog/post/2500668/brazil-learning-to-play-without-neymar-is-a-sign-of-progress |url-status=live }}

On 13 November 2015, David Luiz received his first career red card in a 1–1 2018 World Cup qualifying draw with rivals Argentina in Buenos Aires.{{cite news |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2015/m=11/news=brazil-fightback-thwarts-argentina-2732803.html |title=Brazil fightback thwarts Argentina |date=14 November 2015 |publisher=FIFA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151116132740/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y%3D2015/m%3D11/news%3Dbrazil-fightback-thwarts-argentina-2732803.html |archive-date=16 November 2015}} In 2016, David Luiz and Thiago Silva were among several experienced players who were not chosen for the squad that travelled to the Copa América Centenario in the United States.{{cite news |last=Schaerlaeckens |first=Leander |title=Brazil's Copa America Centenario roster looks to be experimental |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-fc-yahoo/brazil-finalizes-copa-america-centenario-roster-224516164.html |access-date=9 October 2017|website=Yahoo! Sports|publisher=Yahoo!|date=5 May 2016 |archive-date=9 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509190951/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-fc-yahoo/brazil-finalizes-copa-america-centenario-roster-224516164.html |url-status=live }}

File:Brazil vs Germany, in Belo Horizonte 12.jpging his country in the 7–1 defeat to Germany]]

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 of distribution as a defender, as well as his personality, composure in possession, and confidence on the ball, which enables him to play the ball out from the back or launch an attack with long balls after winning back possession. A powerful striker of the ball from distance, Luiz has also been known to take and score from long-range free kicks, which led Tim Vickery to liken him to compatriot Lúcio in 2011. Although in the past he has been criticised in the media for his inconsistent defensive performances, and for being reckless in his challenges and conceding an excessive number of fouls (some of which have caused injuries to his opponents), as well as for being prone to errors or lapses in concentration, during the 2016–17 season, he showed notable improvements upon his return to Chelsea, when the club's new manager Antonio Conte decided to deploy him as a ball-playing centre back in a three-man back-line in the team's 3–4–3 formation. Luiz excelled in the new role, while Conte praised the defender for working to improve his composure and concentration, and singled out Luiz as being "crucial" to the team's success, also labelling him as one of the best defenders in the world.{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/may/13/antonio-conte-chelsea-champions-manager |title=Antonio Conte's brilliance has turned Chelsea's pop-up team into champions |work=The Guardian |first=Barney |last=Ronay |date=13 May 2017 |accessdate=9 October 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/tactics-and-analysis/67/post/3032491/pochettino-copies-conte-and-tottenham-thwart-costa-as-chelsea-run-ends |title=Pochettino copies Conte, Tottenham thwart Costa to deny Chelsea |publisher=ESPN |first=Thore |last=Haugstad |date=5 January 2017 |accessdate=9 October 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/10/24/chelseas-man-utd-win-inspired-by-formation-desire-to-put-one-ove/ |title=Antonio Conte's tactical shift cures Chelsea from back to front |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=24 October 2016 |accessdate=9 October 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2015-2016/chelsea-laying-claim-to-barcelona-legacy-with-conte-s-masterstroke_sto5942103/story.shtml |title=Chelsea laying claim to Barcelona legacy with Conte's masterstroke |publisher=Eurosport |first=Dan |last=Levene |date=7 November 2016 |accessdate=9 October 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/antonio-conte-david-luiz-chelsea-great-challenge-back-three-vs-manchester-united-a7684921.html |title=Antonio Conte saw reinventing David Luiz and overcoming Chelsea criticism as 'great challenge' |work=The Independent |first=Miguel |last=Delaney |date=15 April 2017 |accessdate=9 October 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.espnfc.us/chelsea/story/3104925/chelsea-never-doubted-david-luizs-quality-as-top-defender-antonio-conte |title=Chelsea never doubted David Luiz's quality as top defender – Antonio Conte |website=ESPN FC |first=Liam |last=Twomey |date=15 April 2017 |accessdate=9 October 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2011/03/is_luiz_the_new_lucio.html |title=Is Luiz the new Lucio? |website=BBC Sport |first=Tim |last=Vickery |date=7 March 2011 |accessdate=9 October 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8282107/Chelsea-offer-Benfica-Nemanja-Matic-as-makeweight-in-25.5m-deal-for-David-Luiz.html |title=Chelsea offer Benfica Nemanja Matic as makeweight in £25.5m deal for David Luiz |work=The Daily Telegraph |last1=Burt |first1=Jason |date=26 January 2011 |accessdate=20 August 2020}}

File:Brazil and Colombia match at the FIFA World Cup 2014-07-04 (18).jpg by pointing to the sky after scoring against Colombia at the World Cup.]]

David Luiz is a devout Evangelical Christian and has named Kaká as his role model.{{cite web |last=Duarte |first=Fernando |title=David Luiz embraces Chelsea but will never abandon Brazil |date=1 February 2011 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/feb/01/david-luiz-chelsea-brazil |newspaper=The Guardian |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=13 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130713084616/http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/01/david-luiz-chelsea-brazil |url-status=live }} 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."{{cite web |last=Jenson |first=Pete |title=Luiz's Christian faith behind Chelsea's hands-on attitude |access-date=9 October 2017 |date=21 October 2011 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/luizs-christian-faith-behind-chelseas-handson-attitude-2373581.html |newspaper=The Independent |archive-date=21 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921101634/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/luizs-christian-faith-behind-chelseas-handson-attitude-2373581.html |url-status=live }} He received baptism in May 2015 in the indoor swimming pool of his Brazil and PSG teammate Maxwell.{{cite news |last=Rice |first=Simon |title=Former Chelsea player says: 'I'm not a virgin' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/david-luiz-reveals-he-is-a-virgin-28yearold-former-chelsea-defender-to-remain-abstinent-until-marriage-10261654.html?icn=puff-14 |access-date=27 March 2019 |work=The Independent |date=22 May 2015 |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402210233/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/david-luiz-says-i-m-not-a-virgin-former-chelsea-defender-denies-he-is-celibate-10269349.html?icn=puff-14 |url-status=live }}

Earlier in his career, David Luiz was likened physically to the Brazilian basketball player Anderson Varejão by fans in his own country, due to their similar hairstyle. In England, he was referred to as The Simpsons villain Sideshow Bob by opposition fans, and also in self-reference.{{cite news |last=Wallace |first=Sam |title=Chelsea defender David Luiz claims smirk followed Manchester United fan's 'Sideshow Bob' jibe |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-defender-david-luiz-claims-smirk-followed-manchester-united-fans-sideshow-bob-jibe-8605311.html |access-date=9 October 2017 |work=The Independent |date=7 May 2013 |archive-date=21 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921072047/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-defender-david-luiz-claims-smirk-followed-manchester-united-fans-sideshow-bob-jibe-8605311.html |url-status=live }}

David Luiz is also a Portuguese citizen, which was acquired during his time at Benfica. Portugal wanted him to represent their national team, but he opted to play for his native Brazil instead.{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/feb/01/david-luiz-chelsea-brazil |title=David Luiz embraces Chelsea but will never abandon Brazil |work=The Guardian |date=February 2011 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009093102/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/feb/01/david-luiz-chelsea-brazil |url-status=bot: unknown }}

In 2018, Luiz and his teammate Willian acquired Babbo, an Italian restaurant located in Mayfair, London.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3472459/chelseas-david-luiz-willian-host-football-stars-for-restaurant-opening |title=Chelsea's David Luiz and Willian host football stars for restaurant opening |date=26 April 2018 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=12 September 2020 |archive-date=30 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930062205/https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3472459/chelseas-david-luiz-willian-host-football-stars-for-restaurant-opening |url-status=live }}

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File:David Luiz & Ramires Champions League Final 2012.jpg after the Champions League final in 2012]]

Benfica

• Primeira Liga: 2009–10{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=1900733/profile/index.html |title=Profile: David Luiz |publisher=UEFA |access-date=5 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715140000/http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=1900733/profile/index.html |archive-date=15 July 2014}}
• Taça da Liga: 2008–09, 2009–10

Chelsea

• Premier League: 2016–17{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/4100/David-Luiz/overview |title=David Luiz: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=28 September 2018 |archive-date=20 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180420074604/https://www.premierleague.com/players/4100/David-Luiz/overview |url-status=live }}
• FA Cup: 2011–12,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17878435 |title=Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118044832/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17878435 |archive-date=18 January 2016 }}
  {{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40052702 |title=FA Cup final: David Luiz says taking pay cut to rejoin Chelsea was worth it |website=BBC Sport |date=25 May 2017 |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422155520/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40052702 |url-status=live }} 2017–18{{cite web |url=https://talksport.com/football/475764/top-10-premier-league-players-won-most-trophies-titles/ |title=The top 10 current Premier League players who have won the most trophies, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham stars |first=Jake |last=Bacon |publisher=Talksport |date=16 January 2019 |access-date=9 June 2019 |archive-date=9 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609152802/https://talksport.com/football/475764/top-10-premier-league-players-won-most-trophies-titles/ |url-status=live }}
• UEFA Champions League: 2011–12{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18044385 |title=Bayern Munich 1–1 Chelsea |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=19 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116042658/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18044385 |archive-date=16 January 2016}}
• UEFA Europa League: 2012–13,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22445388 |title=Benfica 1–2 Chelsea |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=15 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125232101/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22445388 |archive-date=25 January 2016}} 2018–19{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48368406 |title=Chelsea 4–1 Arsenal |first=Chris |last=Bevan |website=BBC Sport |date=29 May 2019 |access-date=29 May 2019 |archive-date=2 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602144009/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48368406 |url-status=live }}

Paris Saint-Germain{{Soccerway|accessdate=16 May 2015}}

• Ligue 1: 2014–15, 2015–16
• Coupe de France: 2014–15,{{cite web |url=http://www.psg.fr/en/saison-live/205004/Players/1510/Auxerre-Paris |title=Auxerre – Paris Season 2014/2015 |work=PSG.fr |access-date=9 September 2015 |archive-date=17 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617004217/http://www.psg.fr/en/saison-live/205004/Players/1510/Auxerre-Paris |url-status=dead }} 2015–16
• Coupe de la Ligue: 2014–15, 2015–16
• Trophée des Champions: 2015, 2016

Arsenal

• FA Cup: 2019–20{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53546100 |title=Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=1 August 2020 |access-date=1 August 2020 |archive-date=8 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808192923/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53546100 |url-status=live }}
• FA Community Shield: 2020{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53871874 |title=Arsenal 1–1 Liverpool |first=Emma |last=Sanders |website=BBC Sport |date=29 August 2020 |access-date=30 August 2020 |archive-date=29 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200829230951/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53871874 |url-status=live }}

Flamengo

• Copa Libertadores: 2022{{Cite web |date=30 October 2022 |title=Gabi Leads Flamengo To Libertadores Title |url=https://conmebollibertadores.com/cards/NewsReaderWeb/gabi-leads-flamengo-to-libertadores-title |access-date=3 November 2022 |website=CONMEBOL Libertadores |archive-date=3 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103090116/https://conmebollibertadores.com/cards/NewsReaderWeb/gabi-leads-flamengo-to-libertadores-title |url-status=live }}
• Copa do Brasil: 2022, 2024
• Campeonato Carioca: 2024

Brazil

• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2013{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=255211/match=300222461/report.html |title=Match report: Brazil – Spain |publisher=FIFA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512200347/https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/round=255211/match=300222461/report.html |archive-date=12 May 2019}}

File:David Luiz, Cassio, Paolo Guerrero, FIFA Club World Cup 2012.jpg and Paolo Guerrero (from left to right) accepting their individual awards after the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup Final]]

Individual

• LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 2009–10{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
• Premier League Player of the Month: March 2011
• FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball: 2012{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/archive/japan2012/awards/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906093503/http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/archive/japan2012/awards/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 September 2015 |title=2012 FIFA Club World Cup awards |publisher=FIFA |access-date=22 February 2018}}
• FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2014{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/games/dream-team/index.html |title=The Dream Team |publisher=FIFA |access-date=21 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817115603/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/games/dream-team/index.html |archive-date=17 August 2014 |url-status=dead}}
• FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2014{{cite web |url=https://fifpro.org/news/fifpro-presents-the-2014-fifa-fifpro-world-xi/en/ |title=FIFPRO PRESENTS THE 2014 FIFA FIFPRO WORLD XI |work=FIFPro World Players' Union |publisher=FIFPro |date=12 January 2015 |access-date=10 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530173720/https://fifpro.org/news/fifpro-presents-the-2014-fifa-fifpro-world-xi/en/ |archive-date=30 May 2019 |last1=Beaard |first1=Raymond }}
• FIFA FIFPro World XI 2nd team: 2013{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/fifpro-announces-reserve-teams-of-the-year-but-luis-suarez-and-arjen-robben-wont-be-laughing-while-9062047.html#gallery |title=FifPro announces reserve Teams of the Year – but Luis Suarez and Arjen Robben won't be laughing while Iker Casillas is somehow named the second best goalkeeper of 2013 |work=The Independent |date=15 January 2014 |access-date=1 October 2017 |archive-date=2 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002071510/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/fifpro-announces-reserve-teams-of-the-year-but-luis-suarez-and-arjen-robben-wont-be-laughing-while-9062047.html#gallery |url-status=live }}
• FIFA FIFPro World XI 3rd team: 2015, 2017{{cite web |url=https://www.fifpro.org/news/2015-world-xi-the-reserve-teams-2/en/ |title=2015 World XI: the Reserve Teams – FIFPro World Players' Union |work=FIFPro World Players' Union |publisher=FIFPro |date=11 January 2016 |access-date=1 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409090125/https://fifpro.org/news/2015-world-xi-the-reserve-teams-2/en/ |archive-date=9 April 2019 |last1=Beaard |first1=Raymond }}{{cite web |url=https://www.fifpro.org/news/2016-2017-world-11-the-reserve-teams/en/ |title=2016–2017 World 11: the Reserve Teams – FIFPro World Players' Union |work=FIFPro World Players' Union |publisher=FIFPro |date=23 October 2017 |access-date=23 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406020741/https://fifpro.org/news/2016-2017-world-11-the-reserve-teams/en/ |archive-date=6 April 2019 |last1=Beaard |first1=Raymond }}
• Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2014–15,{{cite web |title=Trophées UNFP: Lacazette, Fékir (OL) et Blanc (PSG) sacrés |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Trophees-unfp-lacazette-fekir-ol-et-blanc-psg-sacres/559018 |access-date=17 May 2015 |archive-date=9 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809085747/https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Trophees-unfp-lacazette-fekir-ol-et-blanc-psg-sacres/559018 |url-status=live }} 2015–16{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
• PFA Team of the Year: 2016–17 Premier League
• ESM Team of the Year: 2016–17{{cite book |title=ESM Top-Elf: Ein Bayern-Star in Europas Elite |url=http://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/inhalt.team-der-saison-esm-top-elf-ein-bayern-star-in-europas-elite.8ee28a4c-2d49-4f49-93a4-d4dc9575ded2.html |language=de |date=8 June 2017 |access-date=12 June 2017 |archive-date=22 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622071523/https://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/inhalt.team-der-saison-esm-top-elf-ein-bayern-star-in-europas-elite.8ee28a4c-2d49-4f49-93a4-d4dc9575ded2.html |url-status=live }}
• UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2018–19{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0251-0e99bdeec794-2e32643cecd5-1000--uefa-europa-league-squad-of-2018-19/ |title=UEFA Europa League Squad of the 2018/19 Season |publisher=UEFA |date=30 May 2019 |access-date=30 May 2019 |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421054228/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0251-0e99bdeec794-2e32643cecd5-1000--uefa-europa-league-squad-of-2018-19/ |url-status=live }}
• Troféu Mesa Redonda: 2022{{Cite web |title= Agora e olho cerimonia do trofeu mesa redonda esta de Volta ao presencial confira os premiados |url=https://revistaesquinas.casperlibero.edu.br/esportes/agora-e-olho-no-olho-cerimonia-do-trofeu-mesa-redonda-esta-de-volta-ao-presencial-confira-os-premiados/ |access-date= 9 November 2023 |archive-date= 22 November 2022|archive-url=https://archive.today/20221122034705/https://revistaesquinas.casperlibero.edu.br/esportes/agora-e-olho-no-olho-cerimonia-do-trofeu-mesa-redonda-esta-de-volta-ao-presencial-confira-os-premiados/|work=Revista Esquinas |date=21 November 2022 |url-status=live}}
• Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2022{{Cite web |date=31 October 2022 |title=(FOTO) El 11 ideal de la Copa Libertadores 2022 |url=https://onefootball.com/es/noticias/foto-el-11-ideal-de-la-copa-libertadores-2022-36140778 |access-date=2 November 2022 |website=OneFootball |language=es |archive-date=2 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102182448/https://onefootball.com/es/noticias/foto-el-11-ideal-de-la-copa-libertadores-2022-36140778 |url-status=live }}
• South American Team of the Year: 2022

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