Thriving at Juventus, midfielder Douglas Luiz has earned praise from club legend Claudio Marchisio and returned to the Brazil national team.
Douglas Luiz‘s resurgence at Juventus has become one of the biggest highlights in European football this season. After a period of adaptation and loan spells in English football, the midfielder has reclaimed a leading role and established himself as a key piece in manager Luciano Spalletti‘s system.
His excellent performances on the pitch have earned recognition from one of the greatest figures in the history of the Old Lady: former player Claudio Marchisio. The Bianconeri icon highlighted the rapid evolution of the 28-year-old athlete, pointing to him as the main difference-maker in the club’s midfield.
This bright spell in Italian football has directly impacted his international career. His consistent performances secured Douglas Luiz‘s return to the Brazil national team after a two-year absence, cementing his status among top-tier options in world football.
Recognition from an Old Lady legend
Speaking with the authority of someone who made 389 appearances for Juventus and won seven Serie A titles, Claudio Marchisio praised the Brazilian’s transformation. In an analysis given to the Italian press, the former midfielder emphasized that the player’s technical quality was never in doubt, but celebrated his new attitude on the pitch.
Claudio Marchisio stated:
The new Douglas Luiz. His technical quality was never up for debate, not even two years ago, but now he is a different player. I am convinced he can deliver even more, especially in terms of goals.
Tactical versatility and standout numbers
His numbers for the 2026/27 season confirm the Brazilian’s tactical importance. Operating as a box-to-box midfielder alongside Manuel Locatelli or taking on the deeper playmaker role—as seen in the win against Atalanta—the athlete ranks among the leaders in accurate passes in the final third and chance creation in the competition.
Return to the Brazil national team
The consistency shown in Turin has reopened the doors to the Brazil national team, managed by Carlo Ancelotti. The coach described Douglas Luiz as a positional midfielder with great build-up ability. The player saw action in the friendly against Australia and remains in the squad for the upcoming FIFA international window.
Douglas Luiz‘s establishment as a protagonist at Juventus represents a decisive step in his professional maturity. Expectations are high that the midfielder will maintain his development, increasing his presence in the attacking third and firmly securing his place at both club and international levels.
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