Luis Phelipe de Souza Figueiredo (born 20 February 2001) is a Brazilian professional

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who plays as a forward for Moldovan Liga club Sheriff Tiraspol.

Career

Red Bull Brasil / Red Bull Bragantino

Born in

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, Phelipe represented the youth sides of Santos and Portuguesa Santista before joining Red Bull Brasil in 2016. He made his senior debut for the latter club on 22 September 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring in a 3–1 home win over Desportivo Brasil in the

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. Phelipe became a Red Bull Bragantino player when Red Bull Brasil merged with Clube Atlético Bragantino in April 2019. He made his Série B debut on 18 May, replacing Barreto late into a 0–1 away loss to

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. Phelipe featured in just one further match for Bragantino during the campaign, as his side achieved Série A promotion as champions.

Red Bull Salzburg

On 18 July 2019, Austrian team Red Bull Salzburg announced the signing of Phelipe on a five-year contract.

Various loans

Phelipe was immediately sent on loan to

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for the 2019–20 season, being used mainly as a substitute and scoring four goals as the club finished third in the 2. Liga. In August 2020, he returned to his former side Red Bull Bragantino on loan for one year. He made his Série A debut on the 19th that month, replacing Morato and scoring the winner in a 2–1 home success over Fluminense. Phelipe however did not establish himself on his return at Bragantino, and on 28 July 2021 moved to

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club

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on another one-year loan deal, joining several compatriots including manager Abel Braga. He was very rarely used after Mattia Croci-Torti replaced Braga, and on 11 February 2022 Lugano announced the early termination of Phelipe's loan. The next day, Red Bull Salzburg also terminated his deal.

Atlético Goianiense

Phelipe joined Série A club Atlético Goianiense as a

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on 1 March 2022. He only made two appearances for the ''Dragão'', both in the state league.

Various loans

On 14 April 2022, Phelipe was loaned out to Náutico in the second division. In the first half of 2023, he represented in quick succession Botafogo and Paysandu, also on loan.

Politehnica Iași

On 29 June 2023, Phelipe signed a two-year deal with Romanian side Politehnica Iași, newly promoted to the

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. He scored his first goals on 30 July, his double helping to a 3–1 away league win over defending champion Farul Constanța.

FCSB

On 8 December 2023, Iași chairman Cornel Șfaițer announced that Phelipe would be transferred to fellow league club

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for €200,000 and 20% interest when the winter

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opens. The move was confirmed by FCSB on 24 December.

Sheriff Tiraspol

On 23 January 2025, Phelipe joined Moldovan Super Liga club Sheriff Tiraspol.

Style of play

Phelipe excels as an

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and is versatile enough to play various offensive positions, including as a main striker. However, his preferred role is on the

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. Known for his technical skills, he can easily beat opponents one-on-one and disrupt defenses with his precise passing. His delicate frame makes him a frequent target for tackles, sometimes taking him out of play. Additionally, Phelipe finds it more challenging to assist in defense when playing on the wing compared to a central position.

Personal life

Phelipe is married and has one child.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Red Bull Bragantino * Série B:

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Atlético Goianiense * Campeonato Goiano:

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Náutico * Campeonato Pernambucano:

Paysandu * Copa Verde runner-up:

2023 Catastrophic natural disasters in 2023 included the Lists of 21st-century earthquakes, 5th-deadliest earthquake of the 21st century 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, striking Turkey and Syria, leaving up to 62,000 people dead; Cyclone Freddy ...

FCSB *

: 2023–24, 2024–25 *

Supercupa României The Supercupa României () is a Romanian football (soccer), football championship contested by the winners of the Liga I and the Cupa României. It is usually played at the Arena Națională in Bucharest. The competition started off in 1994 Supe ...

2024 The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...

Sheriff Tiraspol * Cupa Moldovei: 2024–25

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Luis Phelipe 2001 births Living people Footballers from Santos, São Paulo Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Men's association football wingers Men's association football forwards Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Campeonato Brasileiro Série C players 2. Liga (Austria) players Swiss Super League players Liga I players Red Bull Bragantino II players Red Bull Bragantino players FC Red Bull Salzburg players FC Liefering players FC Lugano players Atlético Clube Goianiense players Clube Náutico Capibaribe players Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players Paysandu Sport Club players FC Politehnica Iași (2010) players FCSB players FC Sheriff Tiraspol players Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Austria Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Romania Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Moldova Expatriate men's footballers in Austria Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland Expatriate men's footballers in Romania Expatriate men's footballers in Moldova 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen