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John Utaka, Nigeria footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

John Utaka
John Utaka
Nigeria
13 February 1981
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John Utaka , known as Luisão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Luisão started his career at Juventus-SP in 1999 before moving to Cruzeiro the year later, where he spent three seasons. Then, from 2003 to 2018, the rest of his professional career was spent with Portuguese club Benfica, for which he appeared in 538 official matches, holding the club record for most international matches (127), major titles won (20) and longest-serving captain (414 matches).

A Brazilian international on 44 occasions, Luisão appeared for the country in two World Cups and three Copa América tournaments, scoring three goals.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Luisão before a match with Brazil in 2006
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Ânderson Luís da Silva
Date of birth: (1981-02-13) 13 February 1981 (age 44)
Place of birth: Amparo, São Paulo, Brazil
Height: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s): Centre back
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1999: Juventus-SP 18 (1)
2000–2003: Cruzeiro 62 (7)
2003–2018: Benfica 337 (26)
Total: 417 (34)
⚽ International career:
2001: Brazil U20 4 (0)
2001–2011: Brazil 44 (3)

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📰 Google News (RSS)

John Utaka Named Head Coach of Montpellier Women’s Team - TVC News

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  • Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

French club names ex-Super Eagles star John Utaka as new coach - Premium Times Nigeria

Ex-Super Eagles player John Utaka appointed French club’s head\xa0coach - MSN

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  • Sat, 16 Aug 2025 08:27:33 GMT

Wing, Back, Utaka: a brief history of footballers with names similar to their position | The Knowledge - The Guardian

John Utaka appointed French club’s head coach - Vanguard News

John Utaka named head coach of French women’s sixth division club - thecable.ng

John Chukwudi Utaka Named the Head Coach of Montpellier HSC Women. - Sports247 Nigeria

From Wing Wizard to Boss: Super Eagles icon John Utaka climbs the coaching ladder in France - Pulse Sports Nigeria

Former Nigerian Forward Utaka Named French Club’s Head Coach - Channels Television

Former FA Cup winner’s big ambitions for ASPTT Montpellier Women - OneFootball

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