Luiz Leão de Carvalho (1 November 1907 – 17 January 1985), better known as Luiz Carvalho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Considered the first great player in the history of Grêmio FBPA, Luiz Carvalho became known at the club as "Rei da Virada", due to the saving goals he scored.

[1][2][3] As a player, he also played for Botafogo and Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro, becoming champion in 1936.

He later became director of Grêmio FBPA, coach in 1954–1955 and president of the club in 1974–1975.

Luiz Carvalho passed away on 17 January 1985 and gives his name to the current Grêmio CT in the Humaitá neighborhood.