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David Luiz

(1987) Association Football Player

116 quotes in 387 categories

David Luiz says he loves playing football wherever he is. He notes that when strikers don’t score, pressure shifts to them and that wins and losses bring praise or criticism. He also talks about staying on the pitch, respecting French teams, and believing that true champion status comes from effort, not just victory.

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David Luiz is an association football player, best known for A proteção constitucional das pessoas portadoras de deficiência.

Quick Facts About David Luiz

Born: April 22, 1987
Profession: Association Football Player
Notable works: A proteção constitucional das pessoas portadoras de deficiência

About David Luiz

David Luiz Moreira Marinho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cypriot First Division club Pafos. He is primarily a centre-back, but has also been deployed as a defensive midfielder. Noted for his presence on the pitch as well as his specialty in taking free-kicks, David Luiz is considered amongst the best defenders of his generation.

Quotes by David Luiz

You cannot hide yourself from any situation.

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I know I look crazy, but I am not!

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My dream was always to play for Brazil.

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If you are happy, you are a geezer.

Funny

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I can wake up crazy or normal; it depends.

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I forgive everyone in my life.

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I have God in my heart.

God

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It's always difficult to win matches.

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History reveals that left-brain people have been creating art for a long time now.

Art

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Strikers never lose games... we have to be honest and say that.

Football

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Twenty years ago the computer was a babbling box. Now it is a boasting beast.

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Everybody knows the Premier League is so difficult, we have to think step by step.

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It's always a battle to play against Diego Costa.

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I'm always happy to do my best to help the coach and the club.

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I think I always have to feel fresh start, because I am getting old!

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I love Sarri's philosophy. We play high, with a lot of possession in a technical way.

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When I was young, I was a kid that never stopped. I wanted to do everything; a lot of energy. I didn't…

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The strikers are the first defenders. And the first defender is the first striker to build from the back.

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I just wanted to see my people smile. Brazillian people suffer so much. I just wanted them to smile

Inspirational

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I like to have fun, but there are moments you need to show yourself, and that, for me, is on the pitch.

Football

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My faith gives me the belief that I can go out and perform and improve as a player. It gives me strength…

Belief

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Some people in the press don't respect people in life. I can put my head on my pillow and sleep great because…

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I want to play football, and I want to help the team. It doesn't matter if I play midfield, if I play…

Defence

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I had the opportunity to play in many fantastic squads. I won with great teams but also lost with great teams.

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If I was playing for a club in mid-table, I could make three or four mistakes, and no one would notice because…

Day

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To be born with a unique instinct, will demand 'unique duties'. If you didn't think about being an artist before 7 years…

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If you have used colour throughout most of your artistic life, try just black and white... it will take your painting to…

Artistic

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I changed my position when I was 16 or 17. I started in midfield or further forward as a number 10, and…

Football

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I've always said my shoulders are broad, and I can take on that extra responsibility. I love it. I want it. I…

Calm

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You have moments where you're down, but I can be sad for one or two hours, no more. The rest of the…

Brain

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When Chelsea came to me and said they wanted me to come back, I was happy because I had a special moment…

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Other players can be leaders on the pitch, but not all players can understand another player, so I try to. You need…

Football

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It's never easy to play against City.

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I've had more than one girlfriend in my life.

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Every coach has his own philosophy.

Coach

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I don't speak about the future.

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The collective comes before the individual.

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My respect for Chelsea will be forever.

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As long as I am on the field, I am happy.

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I've been to Madame Tussaud's. Three times.

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David Luiz by topic

Football (49) Life (17) Play (12) Love (11) Time (10)