Douglas Luiz is retained at Free Agent until June 2026. The 28-year-old midfielder earns £75,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Douglas Luiz
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 Brazilian
💰 Weekly Wage: £75,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2026
Contract and Personal Information
Douglas Luiz earns 18.3% above the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Brazil national team. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Douglas Luiz started his career at Vasco da Gama before moving to Manchester City in 2017. The cultured midfielder spent two seasons on loan at La Liga club Girona before joining Aston Villa in the summer of 2019.
Additionally, he signed a new long-term contract with Aston Villa in October 2022.
Before joining Brazil’s first-team squad, Douglas Luiz had represented Brazil at the under-20 and under-23 levels. He is an Olympic champion, winning a gold medal as part of the Brazil football team at the 2020 Summer Olympics Men’s Football Final.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Douglas Luiz's contract expire?
Douglas Luiz's current contract expires on June 30, 2026.
How much does Douglas Luiz earn per week?
Douglas Luiz earns approximately £75,000 per week.
Who does Douglas Luiz play for?
Douglas Luiz currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Douglas Luiz play?
Douglas Luiz plays as a midfielder.
How old is Douglas Luiz?
Douglas Luiz is 28 years old.
What is Douglas Luiz's annual salary?
Annualised, Douglas Luiz's basic salary is approximately £3,900,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £75,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Douglas Luiz sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Douglas Luiz can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2025, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2026.
How many months are left on Douglas Luiz's contract?
Douglas Luiz has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2026. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Douglas Luiz's wage compare to other midfielders?
Douglas Luiz earns roughly 1.18x the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Douglas Luiz is paid 1.18x the position average.
When was Douglas Luiz born?
Douglas Luiz was born on May 9, 1998, making the player 28 years old as of today.