Former Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz has revealed he has been receiving treatment for baldness for 'many years' after a photo of him went viral.
The 38-year-old footballer, known for his iconic curly locks during his Premier League days, was pictured with a significant bald patch whilst playing for Brazilian club Fortaleza.
Luiz has now shared a video with his barber demonstrating his hair transformation and discussing his struggles with thinning hair.
The Champions League winner had two separate spells at Chelsea between 2011 and 2019, before spending two years at Arsenal.
Former Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz has revealed he has been receiving treatment for baldness for 'many years' after a photo of him went viral
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He eventually returned to Brazil in 2021.
During his time in England, Luiz became famous for his distinctive long, curly hair.
Some devoted fans even wore wigs in the stands to show their support for his unique hairstyle.
A photo from the weekend showing Luiz in action for Fortaleza shocked supporters, however, as it revealed a significant bald patch on the top of his head.
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The image quickly went viral, prompting the Brazilian defender to address his hair loss situation.
In response, Luiz released a video with his barber to explain how he has been dealing with this issue for some time.
In the video, Luiz revealed: 'Over the years, I've lost a little hair. I have treated baldness for many years.'
He explained his previous coping strategy: 'I used to be a cap lover back in the beginning.'
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'Now, over the years I have much more difficulty to leave the hair as I liked, the one fullest of curls, the curly way I liked it.
'It was a lot more work too. It was easier for me to put on the cap and do the style this way.'
During the video, Luiz removed his cap to show his long locks, whilst admitting his hair was thinning and needed attention.
The barber was more optimistic, insisting there was still 'huge potential' for Luiz to maintain his trademark style.
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After the haircut, a delighted Luiz jokingly asked: 'Where did you stick the baldness!?'
He appeared thrilled with the transformation, running his fingers through his hair to check for patches.
The barber proudly declared that the Brazilian star has 'a lot of football still ahead'.
David Luiz pictured in 2017 after helping Chelsea win the Premier League title
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Luiz joined Fortaleza at the start of 2025 and has been a regular fixture in their lineup.
He has featured in all five of their league matches so far this season, with his team currently sitting 14th in Brazil's top division.
They have collected five points from their opening five games as Luiz continues his playing career in his homeland.
