Brazilian Presidents: 1 president
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva   2003-2010; 2023-  
Notable Athletes: 4 soccer
(soccer) Luiz Felipe Scolari   1948-  
(soccer) Fernandinho (middle name Luiz)   1985-  
(soccer) David Luiz   1987-  
(soccer) Luiz Gustavo   1987-  
Olympic Medalists: 1 bronze, 1 silver
(bronze) Jorge Fernandes (middle name Luiz)   1980   swimming - 4x200 m freestyle relay  
(silver) Fábio Luiz Magalhães   2008   beach volleyball