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David Luiz
Born: April 22, 1987
Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Weight: 13st 3lb (84kg)
Hometown: Diadema, Brazil
Nationality: 
Brazilian
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BrazilianPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1999-2001 | Sao Paulo |
| Senior | 2007-2011 | Benfica |
| 2011-2014 | Chelsea | |
| 2014-2016 | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| 2016-2019 | Chelsea | |
| 2019-2021 | Arsenal | |
| 2021- | Flamengo | |
| International | 2010- | Brazil |
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Wolves vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
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Shirt numbers available to Riccardo Calafiori at Arsenal ahead of £37.9m transfer
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