Luiz Gustavo (footballer, born 2003)

Luiz Gustavo da Silva Alves (born 30 May 2003), known as Luiz Gustavo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Atlético Goianiense.

Career
Born in São João Nepomuceno, Minas Gerais, Luiz Gustavo was an Avaí youth graduate. After playing for the youth sides and featuring in two senior matches during the 2021 Copa Santa Catarina, he moved to Nação for the 2023 Campeonato Catarinense Série B.

On 7 May 2024, Luiz Gustavo was announced at Série A side Atlético Goianiense, after the club reached a partnership with Nação. He made his club – and division – debut on 19 June, starting in a 2–1 home loss to Criciúma.