Benfica Title-Winning Centre-Back
Forms part of Benfica's defensive unit during the 2009-10 Portuguese championship before later moving to Chelsea.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
David Luiz Biography and Timeline
Follow David Luiz through 7 dated historical records for Brazil.
David Luiz, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2010
2012
Champions League Winner
David Luiz played through discomfort and converted a penalty in Chelsea's victorious shootout in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, helping Chelsea win the competition.
2013
Eurpopa League Winner
Played in central midfield and helped Chelsea compete against Benfica's passing game.
2014
Brazilian Centre-Back PSG Signing
David Luiz joined Paris Saint-Germain from Chelsea, adding passing ambition and aerial presence to an expensive defensive unit.
Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
David Luiz leaves Chelsea to take up a new playing role with Paris Saint-Germain. A huge fee took the Brazilian central defender from Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain.
2017
Premier League Championship
David Luiz wins the 2016/17 Premier League championship with Chelsea and organises central defence following his return to Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain.
2020
FA Cup Winner
David Luiz anchored the back line against his former club in the behind-closed-doors final as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Records, sources and methodology
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