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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mental
Settled quickly as Villarreal's first choice at a young age. (conf 0.45)
Mostly sound decisions, still gaining top-flight experience. (conf 0.45)
Resilience
No notable injury record available, so a neutral rating. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Young goalkeeper who is already a starter, with room to improve. (conf 0.45)
Established La Liga starter, though without major international exposure. (conf 0.45)
Goalkeeper
Reliable shot-stopper who became Famalicão's and then Villarreal's number one. (conf 0.5)
Competent on crosses, with room to grow in commanding his area. (conf 0.45)
Trusted as a starter at a young age at two clubs. (conf 0.45)
Comfortable in possession-based build-up. (conf 0.45)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Luiz Júnior is a Brazilian goalkeeper who has been Villarreal's first-choice number one since arriving in August 2024. Born in Picos, he began in Brazil with Diadema and Mirassol's youth teams before moving to Portugal in 2019 and joining Famalicão. He made his Primeira Liga debut in November 2020 and developed into a regular starter there before joining Villarreal on a six-year deal. He is a composed shot-stopper who is also comfortable playing from the back.
Named Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Month in September 2023 while at Famalicão.
Joined Villarreal from Famalicão in August 2024.