Happy birthday! David Luiz turns 39 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 39 on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026.

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David Luiz is celebrating his 39th 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 39th 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 39.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!

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