Biography
Who is Filipe Luís?
Early life and real name
Filipe Luís Luis Kasmirski was born on August 9, 1985, in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He began his football path in his home country playing as an attacking midfielder for Figueirense.
Seeking opportunities in Europe, he joined Dutch club Ajax in 2004 for a full season with the reserves. Although he did not make a competitive appearance for the first team, he trained alongside well-known players and learned important tactical aspects of the game.
Career highlights
Filipe spent several seasons in Spain, initially playing for Deportivo La Coruna where he established himself as a reliable left-back. In 2010, he transferred to Atletico Madrid, capturing four trophies including the La Liga championship in the 2013-14 campaign.
He later moved to English club Chelsea in July 2014 for a fee of £15.8 million, helping the team secure both the Premier League title and the League Cup. After a single season in London, he returned to Atletico Madrid, winning both the Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2018.
Concluding his playing days in his native country, he joined Flamengo as a free agent and collected additional honors such as the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa Libertadores. He announced his retirement from professional football on November 30, 2023, and subsequently transitioned into coaching as the head coach of Ligue 1 club Monaco.
International career and height
Filipe made his debut for the Brazil national team in 2009 and earned over 40 caps during his international career. He represented his country at the 2013 Confederations Cup, three editions of the Copa America, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Standing at 182 centimeters tall, the left-back was known for his tireless approach, defensive reliability, and tactical awareness on the pitch. He secured international silverware by winning the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2019 Copa America with Brazil.
Birthday and age
Filipe Luís was born on August 9, 1985, which makes Filipe 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Filipe shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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