ARSENAL HOME LEARNING DAVID LUIZ DEFENDER David Luiz is a talented and experienced Brazilian defender with a huge personality. He is comfortable on the ball and has an impressive range of passing. Dangerous from set pieces, David is excellent in the air and also has a reputation as a free kick taker. David had a successful career at London rivals Chelsea before arriving at Arsenal. He spent seven seasons with the Blues, split over two spells. With Chelsea he won the Champions League (2011/12), the Premier League (2016/17), two FA Cups (2011/12 and 2017/18) and two Europa Leagues (2012/13, 2018/19). He also played for Paris Saint-Germain, where he was managed by former Arsenal boss Unai Emery. When he signed for PSG he became the world’s most expensive defender. David won an amazing seven trophies at PSG despite only being at the club for two seasons! David has represented his country, Brazil, over 50 times since making his international debut in 2010. He has also had the honour of captaining his nation. He was part of the successful Brazil squad which won the 2013 Confederations Cup. Since his arrival at Arsenal he has become a leader both on the pitch and in the dressing room. His vast experience and inspirational character have made him a key figure in the squad. Many young players, including fellow Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli, look up to the man who has achieved so much in his career so far.
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ARSENAL HOME LEARNING DAVID LUIZ DEFENDER 1. Which country is David Luiz from? Germany France Argentina Brazil 2. How many major trophies did David win while at Chelsea? 7 2 6 3 3. What was special about his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain? it was a swap deal he became the most expensive defender it was a free transfer he didn’t have an agent 4. Find and copy a word that means the same as manager.
5. Looking at the final paragraph, which of these words best describes David Luiz’s role with young players at Arsenal? A mentor a defender
a joker a finisher
ANSWERS : 1) Brazil, 2) 6, 3) He became the most expensive defender 4) Boss 5) A mentor A 5) Boss 4) defender expensive most the became He 3) 6, 2) Brazil, 1) :
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