Luiz Gustavo: Biography, Facts and Career
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Luiz Gustavo Dias (born 23 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Athletico Paranaense. From 2007 to 2017 Luiz Gustavo played in Germany, where he represented TSG Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg, making 245 Bundesliga appearances and scoring 15 goals. He won six trophies in his time in the country, including the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League with Bayern. A full international with over 40 caps since his debut in 2011, Luiz Gustavo represented Brazil as they won the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and came fourth at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, both on home soil.
Quick facts about Luiz Gustavo
- Full name: Luiz Gustavo
- Born: 1987-07-23
- Nationality: Brazil
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q329451
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Luiz Gustavo?
Luiz Gustavo Dias (born 23 July 1987) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Athletico Paranaense. From 2007 to 2017 Luiz Gustavo played in Germany, where he represented TSG Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg, making 245 Bundesliga appearances and scoring 15 goals.
What nationality is Luiz Gustavo?
Luiz Gustavo is Brazil.
When was Luiz Gustavo born?
Luiz Gustavo was born on 1987-07-23.



