Know About David Luiz; Age, Wife, PSG, Arsenal, Son, Family, Contract

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Published Date: 09 Aug, 2019 Updated date: 09 Aug, 2019 By Celebs Podium

As the 2019/20 English Premier League is soon to kick-off, David Luiz joins new English team. The former Chelsea and PSG man is delighted to be Gunner and be a part of the North London side.

Brazilian professional footballer David Luiz plays for Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team. The center back was included in the 2014 FIFA FIFPro World XI playing team.

David Luiz Bio & Family

The player was born as David Luiz Moreira Marinho born on 22 April 1987 in Diadema, Brazil. His family member includes his parents, Ladislao and Regina Marinho and an older sister named Isabelle Moreira Marinho. David stands at the height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.89 m) and weighs around 86 kg.

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Career, Contract & Net Worth

The 32-year-old has a net worth $62 million from his playing career of over a decade. He joined Portuguese club, Benfica on 30 January 2007. Two years later, the squad labeled him a player worth €18 million including a fund pay of €4.5 million. In October 2009, his release clause was €50 million. After three incredible seasons, he went to Chelsea for a five and a half year contract worth €25 million on 31 January 2011. 

However, his cherishing season with Chelsea came to an end when French team, Paris Saint-Germain offered him a five years contract worth £50 million on 13 June 2014. For the 2016/2017 season, he returned to Chelsea on 31 August 2016. The club paid him a whopping £34 million as a part of his three years contract.

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As if for now, another EPL giant Arsenal signed him for a contract worth £8 million on 8 August 2019. Even David took his social media handle to express his happiness joining the North London side.

David Luiz joins Arsenal on 8 August 2019 (Picture: David’s Instagram)

In his IG post, he writes,

I’m very proud to announce a new chapter in my life! A chapter where I promise to keep working hard as always to conquer the #gunners hearts and lots of titles for this great club @arsenal !!! ??

Does David Have A Wife?

The Arsenal man has not walked the marriage aisle, so there isn’t any question of him having a wife. However, he relishes a great relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Sara Madeira

David Luiz with his partner, Sara Madeira on 13 June 2018 (Picture: David’s Instagram)

Together, the happy couple shares a son named David Luiz Jr.

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Some Interesting Facts About David Luiz

  • David official debut was for Vitoria in 2006.
  • The player signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea on 22 September 2012. 
  • He became the world record transfer as a defender in 2014.
  • David won the PFA Team of the Year for the 2016–17 Premier League season on 20 April 2017.
  • The player won 2012 UEFA Champions League and 2016/2017 Premier League title with Chelsea.
  • With PSG, he has won 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 Ligue 1 Cup.
  • David has represented Brazil under 17 World Cup in 2007, Fifa Confederation in 2013, 2014 and 2018 World Cup.
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