Luisao
Born: February 13, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 6' 4.5" (195cm)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)
Hometown: Amparo, Brazil
Nationality: 
Brazilian
BrazilianPosition: Centre-back
| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2000-2003 | Cruzeiro |
| 2003-2018 | Benfica | |
| International | 2001-2011 | Brazil |
Sports Mole has 57 articles about Luisao. Articles 1 to 40:
Team News: Scott McTominay makes first Champions League start for Manchester United
Scott McTominay will make his first Champions League start as Manchester United prepare to host Benfica on Tuesday night.
Oct 31, 18:58
Preview: Manchester United vs. Benfica
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's Champions League clash with Benfica at Old Trafford including predicted lineups, team news and a form guide.
Oct 30, 10:40
Manchester United move onto nine points in Group A
Manchester United extend their lead at the top of Group A courtesy of a 1-0 win at Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Oct 18, 21:40
Team News: Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata start for Manchester United
Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata start for Manchester United in their trip to Benfica.
Oct 18, 18:36
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hat-trick helps Borussia Dortmund past Benfica
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores a hat-trick to help Borussia Dortmund reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Benfica.
Mar 8, 21:38
Benfica claim narrow first-leg win over wasteful Borussia Dortmund
Benfica claim a 1-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 first leg at the Estadio de Luz.
Feb 14, 21:54
Live Commentary: Benfica 1-0 Borussia Dortmund - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Benfica's 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16 first leg at the Estadio da Luz.
Feb 14, 18:44
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'in talks' with Angers midfielder
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly closing in on the capture of Angers midfielder Romain Saiss.
Aug 22, 20:24
Wolverhampton Wanderers looking to loan Manchester United defender?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly keen on securing the signing of Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson on a season-long loan.
Aug 22, 10:45
Heurelho Gomes: 'Luisao will be prepared for Championship football with Wolves'
Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes says that former teammate Luisao will be prepared for Championship football should he join Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 20, 12:05
Wolverhampton Wanderers close in on Benfica captain Luisao
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly close to a deal for Benfica's Brazilian captain Luisao.
Aug 16, 11:33
Preview: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Benfica and Bayern Munich at the Estadio da Luz.
Apr 12, 15:07
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Benfica
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg between Bayern Munich and Benfica at the Allianz Arena.
Apr 4, 21:49
Team News: Zenit defender Ezequiel Garay named on bench against former club Benfica
Zenit's Ezequiel Garay is named on the bench against his former club Benfica for their Champions League last-16 second leg.
Mar 9, 16:06
Luisao chip gives 10-man Benfica win over Galatasaray
Goals from Jonas and Luisao give 10-man Benfica a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray in their Champions League clash, as Nicolas Gaitan receives two yellow cards.
Nov 3, 21:38
Live Commentary: Benfica 2-1 Galatasaray - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Benfica's 2-1 win over Galatasaray in Group C of the Champions League.
Nov 3, 19:15
Report: Chelsea failed with Luisao bid
Champions Chelsea reportedly tried to sign Benfica's veteran centre-back Luisao on Tuesday.
Sep 3, 10:27
Team News: Stefan Kiessling missing for Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are without striker Stefan Kiessling for their final Champions League group game away to Benfica.
Dec 9, 19:27
Preview: Benfica vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole previews the Champions League clash between Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen in Group C.
Dec 8, 17:29
Player Ratings: Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 Benfica
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the individual performances of those involved in Zenit's 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League.
Nov 26, 20:14
Match Analysis: Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 Benfica
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Zenit St Petersburg's vital 1-0 win at home to Benfica in the Champions League.
Nov 26, 19:34
Zenit St Petersburg boost qualification hopes with Benfica win
Zenit St Petersburg beat Benfica 1-0 to boost their chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.
Nov 26, 18:56
Live Commentary: Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 Benfica - as it happened
Take a look back at Zenit St Petersburg's important win over Benfica in the Champions League with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report.
Nov 26, 15:59
Match Analysis: Monaco 0-0 Benfica
Sports Mole casts its eye over Monaco's 0-0 draw with Benfica at Stade Louis II in Champions League Group C.
Oct 22, 22:30
Bayer Leverkusen stroll to Benfica win
Bayer Leverkusen ease to a 3-1 victory over Benfica to boost their hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16.
Oct 1, 21:45
Match Analysis: Benfica 0-2 Zenit St Petersburg
Sports Mole analyses Benfica's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Zenit St Petersburg at the Estadio da Luz.
Sep 16, 22:48
Zenit St Petersburg cruise to victory against Benfica
Zenit St Petersburg cruise to a 2-0 victory over Benfica thanks to first-half goals from Axel Witsel and Hulk.
Sep 16, 21:36
On this day: Chelsea beat Benfica to win Europa League
On this day in 2013, Branislav Ivanovic scored an injury-time goal to help Chelsea win the Europa League with a 2-1 victory over Benfica.
May 15, 10:03
Match Analysis: Sevilla 0-0 Benfica (Sevilla win 4-2 on pens)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Sevilla win the 2014 Europa League with a penalty-shootout win over Benfica in Turin.
May 14, 23:25
Sevilla win Europa League on penalties
Sevilla win the Europa League after beating Benfica in a penalty shootout in the final in Turin.
May 14, 22:33
Benfica edge out Juventus
Benfica beat Juventus 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
Apr 24, 21:58
Tottenham Hotspur out of Europa League following draw with Benfica
Benfica hold Tottenham Hotspur to a 2-2 draw to secure a 5-3 aggregate victory in their Europa League last-16 tie.
Mar 20, 19:56
Half-Time Report: Benfica's Ezequiel Garay goal dents Tottenham Hotspur's hopes
Tottenham Hotspur end the first half of their crucial last-16 tie against Benfica 4-1 down on aggregate after conceding a goal to Ezequiel Garay.
Mar 20, 18:47
Jorge Jesus: 'I never disrespected Tim Sherwood'
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus repeats his stance that he meant no disrespect to Tottenham Hotspur's Tim Sherwood in last week's Europa League last-16 first leg.
Mar 19, 22:03
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus downplays touchline gesture
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus downplays the controversy surrounding his touchline antics during his side's victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 14, 00:27
Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood: 'Jorge Jesus lacks class'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood criticises the conduct of Benfica coach Jorge Jesus.
Mar 14, 00:11
Luisao brace condemns Tottenham Hotspur to defeat
Benfica hold a commanding lead over Tottenham Hotspur in their Europa League last-16 clash as a brace from Luisao gives them a 3-1 victory in the first leg at White Hart Lane.
Mar 13, 22:00
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Benfica - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the match between Tottenham Hotspur and Benfica in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Mar 13, 19:30
Team News: Edinson Cavani leads Paris Saint-Germain attack
Paris Saint-Germain decide to go with one man in attack in the shape of Edinson Cavani as the French side travel to face Benfica in the Champions League.
Dec 10, 19:17
Rodrigo late goal helps Benfica beat Anderlecht
Rodrigo's stoppage-time goal is enough to keep Benfica in contention for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a win against Anderlecht.
Nov 27, 22:24
