Luiz Gustavo
{{short description|Brazilian footballer (born 1987)}}
{{other people}}
{{family name hatnote|Dias|Gustavo}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Luiz Gustavo
| image = 20141118 AUTBRA 5085.jpg
| caption = Luiz Gustavo with Brazil in 2014
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|7|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = Pindamonhangaba, Brazil
| height = 1.86 m{{cite web|title=Luiz Gustavo|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/players/player=367918/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619033025/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/players/player=367918/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 June 2013|work=fifa.com|publisher=FIFA|access-date=21 January 2014}}
| position = Defensive midfielder
| currentclub = São Paulo
| clubnumber = 16
| youthyears1 = 2005
| youthclubs1 = CRB{{cite web|title= CSA e CRB garantem vaga às oitavas da Copa Alagoas Sub-20 |date=4 December 2005 |url=http://www.alagoas24horas.com.br/832358/csa-e-crb-garantem-vaga-as-oitavas-da-copa-alagoas-sub-20/|publisher=Alagoas 24 Horas|access-date=19 July 2019}}
| years1 = 2006
| clubs1 = Ipanema{{cite web|title=CSA goleia Ipanema e garante vaga no quadrangular|date=17 March 2006 |url=http://www.alagoas24horas.com.br/838277/csa-goleia-ipanema-e-garante-vaga-no-quadrangular/|publisher=Alagoas 24 Horas|access-date=19 July 2019}}
| years2 = 2006
| clubs2 = Universal-AL{{cite web|title= Alagoas State Championship 2006 - Second Level|url=http://www.rsssfbrasil.com/tablesae/al2006l2.htm|publisher=RSSSF|access-date=19 July 2019}}
| years3 = 2007–2008
| clubs3 = Corinthians Alagoano
| caps3 = 21
| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2007
| clubs4 = → CRB (loan)
| caps4 = 14
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2007–2008
| clubs5 = → 1899 Hoffenheim (loan)
| caps5 = 27
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2008–2011
| clubs6 = 1899 Hoffenheim
| caps6 = 72
| goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2011–2013
| clubs7 = Bayern Munich
| caps7 = 64
| goals7 = 6
| years8 = 2013–2017
| clubs8 = VfL Wolfsburg
| caps8 = 109
| goals8 = 7
| years9 = 2017–2019
| clubs9 = Marseille
| caps9 = 67
| goals9 = 7
| years10 = 2019–2022
| clubs10 = Fenerbahçe
| caps10 = 84
| goals10 = 5
| years11 = 2022–2023
| clubs11 = Al-Nassr
| caps11 = 29
| goals11 = 5
| years12 = 2024–
| clubs12 = São Paulo
| caps12 = 20
| goals12 = 2
| nationalyears1 = 2011–2016
| nationalteam1 = Brazil
| nationalcaps1 = 41
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| club-update = 26 August 2024
| nationalteam-update = 22:37, 7 August 2021 (UTC)
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{fb|BRA}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|FIFA Confederations Cup}}
{{Medal|W|2013 Brazil|}}
}}
Luiz Gustavo Dias (born 23 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo. He began his career as a left-back, but has played mostly as a defensive midfielder, and also as a centre-back.
From 2007 to 2017 he played in Germany, where he represented 1899 Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg, making 245 Bundesliga appearances and scoring 15 goals. He won six trophies in his time in the country, including the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich.
A full international with over 40 caps since his debut in 2011, Luiz Gustavo represented Brazil as they won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and came fourth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, both on home soil.
Club career
=Early career=
Born in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, Luiz Gustavo started his professional career at Corinthians Alagoano. In August 2007, he was loaned to German club 1899 Hoffenheim, then of the 2. Bundesliga.{{citation|title=Hoffenheim signs Luis Gustavo on loan|publisher=tsg-hoffenheim.de|language=de |date=31 August 2007}} On 1 April 2008, Hoffenheim signed Luiz Gustavo on a permanent contract.{{citation|title=Gustavo, Paljic and Vorsah extend contracts|publisher=tsg-hoffenheim.de|language=de |date=1 April 2008}} He went on to play two and a half Bundesliga seasons for the club.
=Bayern Munich=
On 3 January 2011, Luiz Gustavo was signed by Bayern Munich.{{cite web|access-date=5 January 2011 |url=http://www.fcbayern.telekom.de/en/news/news/2011/27391.php |title=Bayern sign versatile Luiz Gustavo until 2015 |publisher=FC Bayern Munich |date=3 January 2011 |archive-date=5 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005005240/http://www.fcbayern.telekom.de/en/news/news/2011/27391.php |url-status=live }} The amount of the transfer fee varies from €15–20 million, depending on different sources.{{cite web|url=http://www.merkur-online.de/sport/fc-bayern/dfl-prueft-fall-luiz-gustavo-meta-1069017.html |title=DFL prüft: War was faul am Gustavo-Transfer? |work=merkur-online.de |language=de |access-date=26 April 2012 |date=4 January 2011 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110107095656/http://www.merkur-online.de/sport/fc-bayern/dfl-prueft-fall-luiz-gustavo-meta-1069017.html }}{{cite web|work=Bild |language=de |url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/bild-erklaert-den-15-millionen-transfer-15278660.bild.html |title=Luiz Gustavo: Das ist Bayerns neuer Brasi-Star |access-date=26 April 2012 |date=2 January 2011 |archive-date=1 April 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401123543/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/bild-erklaert-den-15-millionen-transfer-15278660.bild.html }}
Twelve days later, he made his debut for the Bavarian club, coming on as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 away draw with VfL Wolfsburg. He scored his first goal for the club on 26 February, the equaliser in the 1–3 home loss against Borussia Dortmund, by volleying in Franck Ribéry's cross.{{cite news|last1=Matthews|first1=Luke|title=Bayern Munich 1-3 Borussia Dortmund: Hummels header ends former club's title bid|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/bayern-m%C3%BCnchen-vs-borussia-dortmund/958646/report|access-date=31 May 2015|work=Goal.com|date=26 February 2011}}
In his first full season at Bayern, he played 46 matches in total, with Bayern finishing runner-up in all three competitions which they contested. His only goal came on 13 August, an added-time strike which won a league match away to VfL Wolfsburg.{{cite news|last1=Whitney|first1=Clark|title=Wolfsburg 0-1 Bayern Munich: Last-gasp Luiz Gustavo effort gives Bavarians the points|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/wolfsburg-vs-bayern-m%C3%BCnchen/1121961/report?ICID=MP_MS_5|access-date=31 May 2015|work=Goal.com|date=13 August 2011}} On 12 May 2012, Luiz Gustavo was selected to start in the centre of midfield in the DFB-Pokal Final, but he was substituted at half-time for Thomas Müller as Bayern were beaten 5–2 by Dortmund. He missed their defeat a week later in the Champions League final, as he was booked in the second leg of their semi-final victory over Real Madrid.{{cite news|last1=Zuvela|first1=Matt|title=Bayern in Champions League final|url=http://www.dw.de/bayern-in-champions-league-final/a-15910552|access-date=31 May 2015|work=Deutsche Welle|date=15 April 2012}}
Luiz Gustavo began the 2012–13 season by featuring in Bayern's 2–1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the DFL-Supercup on 12 August. He scored four times in 22 matches as they won the league title. On 25 May 2013, Luiz Gustavo appeared as an added-time substitute for Franck Ribéry as Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2–1 in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium.
=VfL Wolfsburg=
On 16 August 2013, it was reported that Luiz Gustavo had signed for VfL Wolfsburg for an unspecified amount, on a contract that would tie him to the club till 2018.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23724528 |title=Luiz Gustavo signs for Wolfsburg from Bayern Munich |department=BBC Sport |date=16 August 2013 |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817194007/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23724528 |archive-date=17 August 2013 |url-status=live }} He made his debut the following day, starting in a 4–0 win over Schalke 04 at the Volkswagen Arena.{{cite news|title=Wolves maul sorry Schalke|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/290915/report|access-date=31 May 2015|work=Sky Sports|date=17 August 2013}} One week later, in his next appearance, he was sent off for two bookings as his team lost 0–2 at Mainz 05,{{cite news|title=Mainz maintain perfect start|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/290916/report|access-date=31 May 2015|work=Sky Sports|date=24 August 2013}} and he was also dismissed on his return on 14 September in a 1–3 defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.{{cite news|title=Bayer too strong for Wolfsburg|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/290936/report|access-date=31 May 2015|work=Sky Sports|date=14 September 2013}} He scored 4 goals in 29 matches as Wolfsburg came fifth to qualify automatically for the group stage of the next season's UEFA Europa League, receiving a third red card on 19 April 2014 in a 3–1 win at rivals Hamburger SV.{{cite news|title=Hamburg in deep trouble|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/291304/report|access-date=31 May 2015|work=Sky Sports|date=19 April 2014}}
Luiz Gustavo scored four times in five matches as Wolfsburg won the DFB-Pokal in his second season, starting with a brace in a 4–1 win over 1. FC Heidenheim in the second round on 29 October 2014, and continuing with a goal in their 4–0 victory at Arminia Bielefeld in the semi-final on 29 April 2015.{{cite news|title=DSC Arminia Bielefeld 0-4 VfL Wolfsburg|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32484277|access-date=31 May 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=29 April 2015}} On 30 May, he scored from a rebounded shot by compatriot Naldo to equalise in the final against Borussia Dortmund, with Wolfsburg eventually winning 3–1 for their first cup honour.{{cite news|title=Dortmund 1-3 Wolfsburg: DFB-Pokal won by De Bruyne and Dost|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/borussia-dortmund-vs-wolfsburg/1683489/report|access-date=30 May 2015|work=Goal.com|date=30 May 2015}}
On 29 April 2017 Luiz Gustavo was sent off for the eighth time in his career in a 6–0 defeat to his former club Bayern Munich, in doing so becoming tied with Jens Nowotny for the most red cards in Bundesliga history. Referee Felix Zwayer sent Gustavo off in the 78 minute after he picking up a second yellow card for fouling Renato Sanches. Gustavo had to be restrained by his teammates as he sarcastically applauded the referee and refused to leave the field.{{cite web|title=Wolfsburg's Luiz Gustavo levels Bundesliga record for most red cards|url=http://www.espnfc.com/vfl-wolfsburg/story/3117519/wolfsburgs-luiz-gustavo-levels-bundesliga-record-for-most-red-cards|first=Stephan|last=Uersfeld|publisher=ESPN FC|date=2 May 2017|access-date=2 May 2017}}
=Olympique de Marseille=
File:FC Salzburg versus Olympique Marseille (3. Mai 2018) 42.jpg's Hwang Hee-chan in the Europa League semi-finals, May 2018]]
On 4 July 2017, Luiz Gustavo ended his decade-long spell in German football, signing for France's Olympique de Marseille for a fee of €8 million.{{cite news|title=Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo completes move to Marseille|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3152853/wolfsburg-midfielder-luiz-gustavo-completes-move-to-marseille|access-date=17 March 2018|publisher=ESPN FC|date=4 July 2017}} He agreed a four-year deal with a club record monthly salary of €750,000.{{cite news|title=Avec Luiz Gustavo, l'OM offre le plus gros salaire de son histoire|trans-title=With Luiz Gustavo, OM offer the biggest salary in their history|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2017/07/04/avec-luis-gustavov-lom-offre-le-plus-gros-salaire-de-son-histoi_a_23015204/|access-date=17 March 2018|work=Huffington Post|date=4 July 2017|language=fr}} He made his debut 23 days later in a 4–2 home win over Belgium's KV Oostende in the third round of Europa League qualification.{{cite news|title=OM-Ostende: le résumé et les buts du match aller du 3e tour préliminaire de Ligue Europa|trans-title=OM-Oostende: report and goals from the first leg of the Europa League third qualifying round|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2017/07/27/om-ostende-le-resume-et-les-buts-du-match-aller-du-3e-tour-preliminaire-europa-league_a_23053039/|access-date=17 March 2018|publisher=Huffington Post|date=27 July 2017|language=fr}}
He made his Ligue 1 debut on 6 August, starting in a 3–0 home win over Dijon in the first game of the new season, contributing to the first goal from Clinton N'Jie.{{cite news|title=Marseille too strong for Dijon|url=http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/article/marseille-too-strong-for-dijon.htm|access-date=17 March 2018|publisher=Ligue 1|date=6 August 2017}} On 1 October, he scored his first goal to conclude a 4–2 win at Nice, but was later sent off for a shin-high-challenge on Pierre Lees-Melou.{{cite news|title=Nice-OM : Luiz Gustavo, ombre et lumière|trans-title=Nice-OM: Luiz Gustavo, shadow and light|url=http://www.laprovence.com/article/om/4644864/luiz-gustavo-ombre-et-lumiere.html|access-date=17 March 2018|work=La Provence|date=2 October 2017|language=fr}} On his return three weeks later, he scored again from 30 yards to open the scoring in a 2–2 draw with rivals Paris Saint-Germain in Le Classique, again at the Stade Vélodrome.{{cite news|title=Marseille 2-2 Paris Saint German|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41715721|access-date=17 March 2018|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 October 2017}}
Luiz Gustavo was an ever-present in the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League, playing all of Marseille's 19 matches as they reached the final, losing 3–0 to Atlético Madrid in Lyon. He made 56 official appearances in his first season in France, making him the most selected player by manager Rudi Garcia that year.{{cite news|title=Europa League: à Marseille, l'indispensable Luiz Gustavo|trans-title=Europa League: at Marseille, the indispensable Luiz Gustavo|url=http://www.lepoint.fr/sport/europa-league-a-marseille-l-indispensable-luiz-gustavo-14-05-2018-2218223_26.php|access-date=24 May 2018|work=Le Point|agency=AFP|date=14 May 2018|language=fr}} He was named in the Ligue 1 team of the year at the Trophées UNFP du football.{{cite news |title=Trophée UNFP : Sept Parisiens dans l'équipe type|trans-title=Trophée UNFP: Seven Parisians in the team of the year |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Trophee-unfp-sept-parisiens-dans-l-equipe-type/900916 |access-date=4 September 2018 |work=L'Équipe |date=13 May 2018 |language=fr}}
=Fenerbahçe=
On 2 September 2019, Luiz Gustavo signed a four-year deal with Turkish club Fenerbahçe.{{cite web |title=Gustavo Fenerbahçemizde |trans-title=Gustavo in Fenerbahce |url=https://www.fenerbahce.org/haberler/futbol/2019/9/gustavo-fenerbahcemizde |access-date=2 September 2019 |publisher =Fenerbahçe S.K. |date=2 September 2019 |language=tr}} He made his debut on 16 September in a 3–1 away loss against Alanyaspor. He scored his first goal for the club on 26 October, in a 5–1 home win over Konyaspor.
In his first season at Fenerbahçe, he played 32 matches and scored 3 goals with 1 assist in total. In his second season, he was named one of Fenerbahçe's vice-captains. On 18 October 2020, he captained Fenerbahçe for the first time in a 3–2 away win over Göztepe. Gustavo scored his first goal of the season in Fenerbahçe's 4–1 home win over İstanbul Başakşehir on 23 December.
=Al-Nassr=
On 24 July 2022, Luiz Gustavo joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on a one-year contract, reuniting with former manager Rudi Garcia.{{cite web |title=النصر يعيد ذكريات "جوستافو وجارسيا" |url=https://arriyadiyah.com/775471}}
=São Paulo=
Signed with São Paulo FC for 2024 season with no transfer costs.{{cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/sao-paulo/noticia/2023/12/11/sao-paulo-anuncia-a-contratacao-do-volante-luiz-gustavo.ghtml |title=São Paulo anuncia a contratação do volante Luiz Gustavo |website=GloboEsporte |date=11 December 2023 |language=pt}}
International career
File:20141118 2026 AUTBRA 5647.jpg, in an friendly match against Austria in 2014.]]
Luiz Gustavo made his debut for Brazil on 10 August 2011, coming on as a second-half substitute in a friendly match against Germany.{{cite web |url=http://www.1899aktuell.de/top-meldungen/2550-gustavo-zu-nationalmannschaft-berufen |title=Gustavo zu Nationalmannschaft berufen |work=1899aktuell.de |language=de |access-date=26 April 2012 |date=26 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105011117/http://www.1899aktuell.de/top-meldungen/2550-gustavo-zu-nationalmannschaft-berufen |archive-date=5 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|language=de |access-date=26 April 2012 |url=https://www.kicker.de/deutschland-gegen-brasilien-2011-nationalteams-freundschaftsspiele-1002263/ticker |title=Matchreport Deutschland-Brasilien |work=kicker |date=10 August 2011 |archive-date=28 June 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628221334/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/nationalelf/startseite/fussball-nationalteams-freundschaftsspiele/2011/6/1002263/livematch_deutschland_brasilien-920.html }}
He was a member of Luiz Felipe Scolari's 23-man squad for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup on home soil,{{cite web|access-date=26 June 2013|publisher=FIFA|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/teams/team=43924/squadlist.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130610103024/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/teams/team=43924/squadlist.html|archive-date=10 June 2013|title=Squad List|url-status=dead}} and played the full 90 minutes as Brazil defeated world champions Spain 3–0 in the final at the Estádio do Maracanã on 30 June.{{cite web|url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/jun/30/brazil-spain-live-confederations-cup-final|title= Brazil v Spain: Confederations Cup final – as it happened|date=1 July 2013|work=Guardian UK|access-date=4 July 2013 }} He scored his first goal for Brazil in a friendly match against Australia on 7 September, later that year.
During the 2014 FIFA World Cup on home soil, and having played every minute up to that point, he was suspended for the quarter-final match against Colombia due to accumulation of yellow cards.{{cite news |work=NDTV |title=World Cup 2014: Brazil Sweat on Neymar Injury, Luiz Gustavo Suspended |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/fifa-world-cup-2014/news/226214-brazil-sweat-on-neymar-injury-luiz-gustavo-suspended |agency=Agence France-Presse |date=29 June 2014 |access-date=29 June 2014 |archive-date=29 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629150118/http://sports.ndtv.com/fifa-world-cup-2014/news/226214-brazil-sweat-on-neymar-injury-luiz-gustavo-suspended }}{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/03/luiz-gustavo-brazil-world-cup-2014-colombia |author=Fernando Duarte |title=Luiz Gustavo's absence gives Brazil major headache against Colombia |work=The Guardian |place=London |date=3 July 2014 |access-date=4 October 2014 |archive-date=3 July 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703114356/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/03/luiz-gustavo-brazil-world-cup-2014-colombia }} He returned to the starting eleven for the next two games as the team finished fourth.
Luiz Gustavo was initially called into Dunga's squad for the 2015 Copa América in Chile, but withdrew with a knee injury which required surgery,{{cite news|last1=Uersfeld|first1=Stephan|title=Brazil's Luiz Gustavo to miss Copa America due to knee surgery|url=http://www.espnfc.com/brazil/story/2476421/luiz-gustavo-to-miss-copa-america-due-to-knee-surgery|access-date=2 June 2015|publisher=ESPN|date=2 June 2015}} and was replaced by Fred.{{cite news|title=Fred relishing Copa America chance|url=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/fred-relishing-copa-america-chance|access-date=3 June 2015|work=Four Four Two|date=3 June 2014}}
Personal life
Luiz Gustavo is a devout Catholic, commenting that he "read[s] the Bible a lot and pray[s] twice a day". He became engaged to his girlfriend Milene on 25 December 2010, while on holiday in Brazil.{{cite web |url=http://www.bayernforum.com/official-f9/luiz-gustavos-first-full-day-at-bayern-t6106.html |title=Luiz Gustavo's first full day at Bayern|publisher=FC Bayern Munich |date=4 January 2011 |access-date=3 May 2017}} He cites his mother as a big source of inspiration for him because of her dream that he would one day succeed as a player, before her death when he was just 16 years old.{{citation|title=Interview: Luiz Gustavo|publisher=FC Bayern Munich}}. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
Career statistics
=Club=
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=International=
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| class=wikitable style="text-align: center"
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| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=6|Brazil
|2011 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| colspan=2|Total||41||2 |
:Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first.{{cite web | url = https://int.soccerway.com/players/luiz-gustavo-dias/10592/ | title = Luiz Gustavo | publisher = Soccerway | access-date = 26 March 2015}}
| class="wikitable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Luiz Gustavo ! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition | ||||||
| 1. | 7 September 2013 | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil | {{fb|AUS}} | style="text-align:center;"| 6–0 | rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | 6–0 | rowspan="2" | Friendly |
| 2. | 26 March 2015 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France | {{fb|FRA}} | style="text-align:center;"| 3–1 | style="text-align:center;" | 3–1 |
Honours
File:ConfedCup2013Champions17.jpg, David Luiz and Luiz Gustavo lining up before the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Final, which they won]]
Bayern Munich
VfL Wolfsburg
São Paulo
Brazil
Individual
- UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2017–18{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0245-0e98cea4ee1c-d6da1165e8ef-1000--uefa-europa-league-squad-of-the-2017-18-season/|title=UEFA Europa League Squad of the 2017/18 Season|publisher=UEFA|date=17 May 2018}}
- Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2017–18
- Saudi Pro League Player of the Month: October 2022{{cite web|url=https://spl.sa/ar/node/4285|title=October's Monthly Awards are revealed | رابطة الدوري السعودي للمحترفين|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=7 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207135531/https://spl.sa/ar/node/4285|url-status=dead}}
- Saudi Pro League Team of the Season: 2022–23{{Cite web |last=Name |first=Author |title=Saudi Pro League 2022-23: Team of the Season |url=https://khelnow.com/football/2023-06-world-football-saudi-pro-league-team-of-the-season |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=Khel Now |language=English}}
References
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External links
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- {{Fussballdaten}}
- {{Soccerway}}
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