Alan Shearer has praised Douglas Luiz’s achievements for Aston Villa this season, describing the midfielder as a superstar under Unai Emery.
The Brazilian international has had his best year in the Premier League at Villa Park, with Luiz playing an important role in Villa’s improbable title challenge this season.
Luiz’s value has grown significantly, with the midfielder appearing better with each passing game under Emery.
Shearer, writing on the Premier League’s official website, has chosen Luiz to his Team of the Season so far, with Villa teammate Ollie Watkins.
Indeed, both players have contributed to Villa’s success this season, but Luiz’s performances have been particularly impressive for neutral spectators and commentators.
Luiz has been described as: “A brilliant midfielder who has been pivotal to Aston Villa’s success this season, with his goals at home particularly invaluable.”
Aston Villa have a superstar midfielder in Douglas Luiz.
Few Villa supporters could have foreseen the player Luiz would become after a few years of Premier League football, having been signed from Manchester City for £15 million.
Yet it’s difficult to envision the Brazilian international as anything other than a midfield superstar, with Villa’s Premier League success now reliant on Luiz’s fitness and form.
The 25-year-old has taken his game to new heights this season under Emery, and Villa fans should be interested to see what comes next for Luiz in this Villians group.
