Biography
Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo (born 9 May 1998), commonly known simply as Douglas Luiz, is a talented and successful professional footballer from Brazil.
He is currently proving his ability as a central midfielder for the famous Premier League club Aston Villa. Furthermore, Douglas Luiz has had the honor of representing his country on the international stage as a member of the Brazilian national team.
Brazilian football player
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| Full name: | Douglas Luiz Soares of Paulo |
| Stage name: | Douglas Luiz |
| Born: | May 9, 1998 (age 26) |
| Place of birth: | Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality: | Brazilian |
| Education: | Romarinho School |
| Height: | 1.75 minutes |
| Parents: | Edmilson Soares |
| Siblings: | Daniel Soares, Devison Soares, Daniele Soares |
| Couple: | Alisha Lehmann (English) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Alisha Lehmann (2021-2022) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | £15.7 million |
Early life and education
Douglas Luiz, a Brazilian footballer, was born on May 9, 1998 in Rio de Janeiro. Growing up in the Nova Holanda favela, which had high rates of poverty and crime, he faced many challenges in his childhood life.
However, Douglas Luiz was lucky to have parents Edmilson Soares and was raised with his three siblings – Daniel Soares, Devison Soares and Daniele Soares.
Despite the difficult circumstances of his neighborhood, Douglas still tried to attend. Romarinho School in Maré, a neighborhood located in the north of Rio de Janeiro.
Career
Douglas Luiz, a graduate of the Vasco da Gama academy in Rio de Janeiro, began his professional career with the club in 2016 at the age of 18. Showing immense talent and dedication, he quickly cemented his place as a key player for Vasco, eventually contributing to their victory in the Campeonato Carioca in 2017.
In July 2017, Luiz completed a move to Manchester City for a reported fee of €12 million. Unfortunately, due to problems with obtaining a work permit, he was unable to join the team immediately and was subsequently loaned out to La Liga side Girona. During the 2017–18 season, Luiz made 35 appearances for Girona in various competitions, showcasing his skills and contributing three goals to the team’s success.
After returning to City for the 2018-19 season, Douglas Luiz found himself on loan once again, this time to Girona. During his time at Girona, he made a total of 22 appearances in the first half of the season. However, in January 2019, Luiz’s loan spell was cut short when City recalled him.
In July 2019, Aston Villa signed Luiz for £16.8 million as he proved to be a key member of the squad and played a vital role in enhancing Villa’s status as Premier League title contenders.
Douglas Luiz has been a member of the Brazilian national team since he was a child, representing his country in numerous youth competitions. In 2019, he was part of the Brazilian team that won the Toulon Tournament. In November of that year, he made his senior national team debut in a friendly against South Korea.
His outstanding efforts earned him a place in the Brazil squad for the 2021 Copa América, where he played a key role in taking the team to the final. Unfortunately, Brazil did not fare well and lost to Argentina in the final.
On 28 October 2023, Arsenal were reported to be keeping a close eye on Douglas Luiz ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The interest comes as Aston Villa are reluctant to let the talented midfielder leave in January. However, before any move can be made, Arsenal will have to sell one of their midfielders to free up space and funds for a potential signing.
Awards & Nominations
Individual
- Campeonato Carioca Team of the Year 2017
- Toulon Tournament Player of the Year 2019
- Best squad of Toulon tournament 2019
- Aston Villa Fans’ Player of the Season 2022–23
- Aston Villa Player of the Season 2022–23
International
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2020 Summer Olympics
- Copa America 2021 runner-up
Social media
- Instagram name: Douglas Luiz (@dgoficial)
- Twitter user: Douglas Luiz (@dgoficial)
- Facebook: Douglas Luiz
Personal life
Douglas Luiz, 26 years old, a famous soccer player, always keeps his private life private, not revealing much information about his children.
However, Douglas Luiz is currently in a romantic relationship with Alisha Lehmann. Despite their strong relationship, the couple is yet to welcome any children.
Net worth
Douglas Luiz, a Brazilian footballer, is a central midfielder for Aston Villa in the Premier League. His net worth is estimated to be £15.7 million and he earns an annual salary of £3.9 million, including a basic weekly salary of £75,000.
Recently, in October 2022, Luiz extended his contract with Aston Villa for another four years, meaning he will stay at the club until 2026.
