Happy birthday! David Luiz turns 38 today

By Lori Macatee
Brasília
Last updated on April 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 38 on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025.

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David Luiz is celebrating his 38th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer David Luiz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 38th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Luiz, a cultural icon

Born David Luiz Moreira Marinho in São Paulo on April 22, 1987, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Luiz's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Luiz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 38.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!