Luiz Gustavo
Athletico Paranaense - PR/M/
BrazilPlayer Info
Luiz Gustavo is a Brazilian defensive midfielder renowned for his powerful tackling, tactical intelligence, and leadership, currently playing for Athletico Paranaense. After starting in Brazil, he rose to prominence in Europe with Bayern Munich, where he won a historic treble in 2013, including the UEFA Champions League. His combative style perfectly complemented Bayern's flair. He later became a key figure for Wolfsburg and then Marseille, where he was captain. A full international for Brazil, he played in the 2014 World Cup. Now back in his homeland, Luiz Gustavo brings immense experience and steel to Athletico's midfield. His ability to break up play, shield the defense, and distribute simply remains top-class, making him a pivotal figure for both club and country throughout a distinguished career.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/01/22
São Paulo - SP
Athletico Paranaense - PRSigned
2023/12/31
Free playerSão Paulo - SPSigned
2023/06/30
Al Nassr FCFree playerTerminated
2022/07/23
FenerbahceAl Nassr FCSigned
2019/09/01
MarseilleFenerbahce6000000€
Transfer
2017/07/03
VfL WolfsburgMarseille10000000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Athletico Paranaense - PRBRA Serie A2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
227
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
120
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
5
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
2
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
2
Be Fouled Per Game
3