In 2019, he signed with Aston Villa F.C., where he became a key player.
Douglas made his senior international debut for Brazil in 2019 and has since been a regular in the national team.
He was part of the Brazil national under-23 team that won gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Biography
Early Life
Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo, known simply as Douglas Luiz, was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth setup of CR Vasco da Gama in 2013 when he was just 14 years old. His talent quickly shone through, and he made his first-team debut in August 2016, showcasing his skills as a midfielder. By the end of that year, he had helped his team achieve promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Career
In July 2017, Douglas made a significant move to Manchester City, signing a five-year contract. However, he spent his initial seasons on loan at Girona FC, where he gained valuable experience in La Liga. After returning to Manchester City, he eventually signed with Aston Villa in 2019, where he became a key player. His performances earned him a spot on the Brazil national team, where he debuted in 2019 and contributed to the team's success, including winning a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. As of 2024, he plays for Juventus FC, continuing to make his mark in European football.
Personal Life
Douglas Luiz's personal life has also garnered attention, particularly his relationship with Swiss forward Alisha Lehmann. The couple was together from 2021 to 2022 while both played for Aston Villa, and they reunited in 2024. His journey from a young boy in Rio to an Olympic champion and professional footballer is a testament to his dedication and talent in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Vasco da Gama
Luiz was born in Rio de Janeiro and joined Vasco da Gama's youth setup in 2013, aged 14, after being approved in a number of tests held in Itaguaí. In July 2016, he was promoted to the first team by manager Jorginho due to Marcelo Mattos' injury. Luiz made his first team debut on 27 August 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Fellype Gabriel in a 2–2 away draw against Tupi for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B championship. In his first start three days later, he scored his team's only goal in a 2–1 loss at Vila Nova. Luiz remained a starter for the Cruz-maltino until the end of the year, as his side achieved promotion to Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. In the meantime, he also extended his contract until 2019, on 26 September 2016. Luiz made his debut in the main category of Brazilian football on 14 May 2017, starting in a 4–0 away loss against Palmeiras. His first goal in the division occurred on 10 June, as he netted his team's second in a 2–1 home win against Sport.
Manchester City
Luiz completed a move to Manchester City on 15 July 2017, signing a five-year contract.
Loan to Girona
On 1 August, he was loaned to La Liga side Girona for his first season with the club. Luiz made his debut for the Catalans on 26 August 2017, replacing Portu in a 1–0 home win against Málaga. On 31 August 2018, Luiz was again loaned to Girona due to the UK Home Office denying him a work permit.
Aston Villa
Luiz signed for Aston…
Luiz appeared for Brazil at the youth level at the 2017 South American U-20 Championship and the 2019 Toulon Tournament, winning the latter. On 19 November 2019, he made his senior international debut in a friendly match against South Korea, which Brazil won 3–0. On 9 June 2021, Luiz was named to the Brazil squad for the 2021 Copa América. Brazil finished the tournament as runners-up to Argentina. On 7 August 2021, Luiz won a gold medal as part of the Brazil football team at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Luiz was called up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Colombia and Argentina on 16 and 21 November 2023, respectively. In June 2024, Luiz was called up for the 2024 Copa America.
Club
As of match played 6 September 2026
International
As of match played 6 July 2024
- Club
- Girona FC (2017–2019)
- Club
- Manchester City F.C. (2017–2019)
- Club
- CR Vasco da Gama (2016–2017)
- Club
- Brazil national under-20 football team (2016–2017)
- National team
- Brazil
- Club
- Juventus FC (2024–)
- Club
- Aston Villa F.C. (2026–2026)
- Club
- Aston Villa F.C. (2019–2024)
- Club
- Brazil national under-23 football team (2019–2021)
- Club
- Nottingham Forest F.C. (2025–2026)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (2019–)
Personal
From 2021 to 2022, Luiz was in a relationship with Swiss forward Alisha Lehmann while they were both with Aston Villa; they reunited in 2024.
Clubs
- Brazil men's national football team2019current
- Juventus FC2024current
- Brazil national under-20 football team2016–2017
- CR Vasco da Gama2016–2017
- Girona FC2017–2019
- Manchester City F.C.2017–2019
- Aston Villa F.C.2019–2024
- Brazil national under-23 football team2019–2021
- Nottingham Forest F.C.2025–2026
- Aston Villa F.C.2026–2026
Played together with
Aaron HughesAston Villa F.C. · 2005–2007
Aaron RamseyJuventus FC · 2019–2022- Aaron RamseyNottingham Forest F.C. · 2010–2011
Aaron TshibolaAston Villa F.C.
Aaron Wan-BissakaAston Villa F.C. · 2026- Abdisalam IbrahimManchester City F.C. · 2010–2014
Abdoulay KonkoJuventus FC · 2004–2007
Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City F.C. · 2025- Abdul MuminGirona FC · 2026
Abdul RazakManchester City F.C. · 2011–2013
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978- Abel BragaCR Vasco da Gama · 1976–1979
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Identifiers & aliases
Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo, known as Douglas Luiz, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Juventus and the Brazil national team. He is an Olympic champion, winning gold in the 2020 Summer Olympics men's football final.
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