PROFIL : DAVID LUIZ

MARCH GOAL OF THE MONTH COMPETITION - 02.04.2012

March's Goal of the Month competition is now open, and you can win a signed and framed John Terry boot by picking your favourite from the six available.

DAVID LUIZ: MOVING FORWARD - 26.03.2012

David Luiz is intent on securing a Champions League semi-final for the Blues as he prepares for an emotional return to Benfica...

GOAL OF THE MONTH STILL OPEN - 12.03.2012

February's Goal of the Month competition is still open, and you could win VIP tickets to our Barclays Premier League game against Wigan Athletic on April 7.

DAVID LUIZ: GAME BY GAME - 10.03.2012

Having successfully navigated a tricky FA Cup tie at St Andrew's in midweek, David Luiz is preparing for more of the same when Stoke City arrive at Stamford Bridge this afternoon...

RAMIRES RESPONDS WITH 188BET - 08.03.2012

Ramires joined our official betting partner 188BET for a Twitter-based Q and A on Thursday afternoon, spending an hour responding to fans' online questions.

TIME RUNNING OUT FOR AWARDS AND AFTER PARTY! - 06.03.2012

Tickets for the 2012 Player of the Year Awards and After Party are selling fast, so make sure you do not miss out!

WIN A SIGNED CHELSEA COPY OF FIFA 12 - 01.03.2012

We are giving away a signed Chelsea copy of EA SPORTS' PS3 best seller FIFA 12 to one lucky Twitter follower.

FEBRUARY GOAL OF THE MONTH COMPETITION OPENS - 29.02.2012

February's Goal of the Month competition is now open, and you can win VIP tickets to a league game at Stamford Bridge by picking the winner!

INTERNATIONALS: VICTORY FOR IVANOVIC AND DAVID LUIZ - 28.02.2012

Branislav Ivanovic kicked-off this week's senior international involvement for Chelsea players with a win and a goal and there were victories and goals for other Blues...

DAVID LUIZ: POSITIVE MOMENT - 28.02.2012

David Luiz turned in an impressive, composed performance in the 3-0 win against Bolton at the weekend, and the Brazilian defender is focusing solely on the present...

TRY YOUR LUCK WITH FIFA STREET - 24.02.2012

The EA Sports Dugout will be making its way to Stamford Bridge for Saturday's game with Bolton Wanderers, allowing you to try your hand at the forthcoming FIFA Street game.

TWITTER FANS ASK TORRES - 17.02.2012

Fernando Torres was the special guest on Chelsea TV recently, where he answered your questions live on air. Afterwards, we picked a few more of our favourites from Twitter to ask him...

GOAL OF THE MONTH STILL OPEN - 15.02.2012

January's Goal of the Month competition is still open, and you can win a Samsung Galaxy tablet by picking your favourite from the selection...

WORDS WITH... DAVID LUIZ - 08.02.2012

David Luiz has been in impressive form of late, yet the defender insists he has not changed his style of play...

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Name:	David Luiz
Nationality:	Brazilian
Date of Birth:	22/04/1987
Height:	6' 2" (189cm)
Weight:	13st 3lbs (84.0kg)
Previous
Clubs:	Benfica
Position:	Defender

Chelsea careerDavid Luiz (full name David Luiz Moreira Marinho) signed on transfer deadline day in January 2011 after a protracted transfer from Portuguese champions Benfica.
On putting pen to a five-and-a-half year contract he become the third Brazilian in the current squad, linking up with former Benfica team-mate Ramires and fellow defender Alex.
A 6ft 2in centre-back who can cover at either left- or right-back, he is renowned for his skill on the ball as much as his defensive ability.
After signing for Chelsea, he outlined his determination to nail down a regular place in the side, and took the previously unclaimed number 4 shirt, last worn by Claude Makelele.
He won plenty of plaudits for his early showings although conceded a late penalty on his first start, saved by Petr Cech, and went on to win the man of the match award.
Ineligible for the Champions League, he retained his place in the Premier League side until a goal conceded in the opening seconds at Old Trafford torpedoed Chelsea's title chances and Carlo Ancelotti left the Brazilian out of the remaining games.
He had earlier scored against United at Stamford Bridge, and headed home against Manchester City in the Premier League to keep our title hopes alive.