Felipe (footballer, born 1988) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Felipe de Almeida Gomes | ||
| Date of birth | January 5, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2007 | America-RJ | ||
| 2007 | →Vegalta Sendai (loan) | ||
| 2007 | →FC Perada Fukushima (loan) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Felipe de Almeida Gomes (born January 5, 1988), known simply as Felipe, is a professional football player from Brazil. He plays as a striker, which means his main job on the field is to score goals for his team.
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Who is Felipe the Footballer?
Felipe was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 5, 1988. He is known for his skills as a striker, a key position in football. Strikers are often the players who get the most attention because they are responsible for scoring goals.
What is a Striker's Role?
A striker, also called a forward, is usually positioned closest to the opposing team's goal. Their main goal is to score by kicking or heading the ball into the net. They need to be fast, agile, and have good aim. Strikers also help create chances for other players to score.
Felipe's Early Career and Clubs
Felipe started his football journey in Brazil. He joined his first professional club, America-RJ, in 2003. He played there for several years, from 2003 to 2007, developing his skills as a young player.
Playing in Japan: Loan Spells
In 2007, Felipe had the chance to play in Japan. He was loaned to two different Japanese clubs during that year.
Vegalta Sendai Experience
First, he joined Vegalta Sendai, a club that plays in the J2 League. This was a great opportunity for him to experience football in a different country.
Time with FC Perada Fukushima
Later in 2007, Felipe moved to another Japanese club, FC Perada Fukushima, also on loan. Playing for different teams helps a footballer gain more experience and adapt to various playing styles.
See Also
- In Spanish: Felipe (futbolista) para niños
