Luiz Gustavo
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Started
13
Matches
—
Minutes played
Rating
Yellow cards
Red cards
Season performance
Season Shot MapOn Target: 69%
2.74
xG
2
Goals
16
Shots
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 |  Vasco da Gama | L1 - 0 | 63 | — | — | — | 6.9 |
| Apr 26 |  Vitoria | W3 - 1 | 90 | 1 | — | 1 | 8.2 |
| Apr 23 |  Atletico GO | D0 - 0 | 45 | — | — | 1 | 6.2 |
| Apr 19 |  Palmeiras | L1 - 0 | 80 | — | — | — | 5.9 |
| Apr 12 |  Chapecoense AF | W2 - 0 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.1 |
| Apr 5 |  Atletico MG | L2 - 1 | 88 | — | — | — | 7.3 |
| Apr 1 |  Bahia | L3 - 0 | 45 | — | — | — | 6.4 |
| Mar 29 |  Botafogo RJ | W4 - 1 | 90 | — | — | 1 | 7.0 |
| Mar 22 |  Coritiba | W2 - 0 | 44 | — | — | — | 6.6 |
| Mar 18 |  Cruzeiro | W2 - 1 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.0 |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of Luiz Gustavo
Luiz Gustavo is a professional 38-year-old footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Athletico Paranaense, born on July 22, 1987, who is left-footed. Known for his tactical intelligence, positional discipline, and technical skill on the pitch, he has become a key figure for both club and country. Follow Luiz Gustavo on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Luiz Gustavo Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current Serie A campaign, Luiz Gustavo has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 13 appearances (accumulating 0 minutes of active play), he has recorded 2 goals and 0 assists to his team's offensive output, securing a solid overall seasonal FotLive rating of 6.99.
Compared to other defensive midfielders in the competition, Luiz Gustavo ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings
Luiz Gustavo's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:
- December 1, 2026: null-null vs Sao Paulo (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 27, 2026: null-null vs Mirassol (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 20, 2026: null-null vs Remo (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 17, 2026: null-null vs Flamengo (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- November 3, 2026: null-null vs Vasco da Gama (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 27, 2026: null-null vs Gremio (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 23, 2026: null-null vs Vitoria (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 16, 2026: null-null vs Palmeiras (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 9, 2026: null-null vs Chapecoense AF (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- October 6, 2026: null-null vs Atletico MG (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis
Explore Luiz Gustavo's playing style with FotLive's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.
View Luiz Gustavo's shot map on FotLive to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.
Teammates, Career Path & International Representation
Luiz Gustavo currently plays for Athletico Paranaense alongside Alejandro García, Carlos Terán, Julimar, Odair Hellmann, Lucas Esquivel, Bruno Zapelli, Juan Portilla, Renan Viana, Renan Peixoto, Mycael, Léo Derik, Felipinho, Isaac, Dudu Kogitzki, Chiqueti. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.
Luiz Gustavo's career has also included time at Sao Paulo, Al Nassr FC, Riyadh All-Star, Fenerbahçe, Marseille, Wolfsburg, Bayern München, Hoffenheim, Corinthians, CRB, Brazil.
On the international stage, Luiz Gustavo has represented Brazil.
Other notable players from Brazil include Cláudio, Guilherme Silva, Wanderson, Guilherme, Junior Messias, Marlon Rangel, Magno Costa Fernandes, Jamerson, Elbis, Fernando, De Oliveira Flavio, Felipe, Jefferson, Evandro Paulista, Cássio. Explore each player's page on FotLive for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.
Career Trophies, Achievements & Competitions
Throughout their career, Luiz Gustavo has won 10 titles: Supercopa do Brasil (2024) with Sao Paulo, DFB Pokal (2014/2015) with Wolfsburg, Super Cup (2015/2016) with Wolfsburg, DFB Pokal (2012/2013) with Bayern München, Champions League (2012/2013) with Bayern München, Bundesliga (2012/2013) with Bayern München, Audi Cup (2013) with Bayern München, Super Cup (2012/2013) with Bayern München, Confederations Cup (2013 Brazil) with Brazil, Serie A (2005) with Corinthians.
Luiz Gustavo has competed in Serie A, Copa do Brasil, Copa Libertadores, Paulista A1, Saudi Pro League, King's Cup, Super Cup, Super Lig, Europa League, Turkish Cup, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, Bundesliga Qualification, Champions League, Serie B. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.
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