Felipe Dias da Silva dal Belo, commonly known as Felipe (born 31 July 1984), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He has spent his entire professional career in Serie A.

Club career

Udinese

Felipe began his career with Udinese Calcio, where he made his first team debut in April 2003. He has proven himself as a reliable central defender in Serie A, especially in the 2005–06 season for the club in the UEFA Champions League. Felipe signed a new four-year contract with Udinese in March 2008 which would see him stay until 2012. He also signed an improved contract in November 2005. In the 2006–07 season, Felipe missed the rest of the season after he was injured in January. He returned to the team in September 2007 and became one of the key players who helped Udinese qualify for the

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. But another injury in March 2008 meant he would miss the rest of the season and he returned in November 2008. He played 6 matches in 2008–09 UEFA Cup, which he missed the front part of the tournament. In the 2009–10 season, Felipe was not a regular; the coach preferred

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(who changed his role from fullback) as the central defensive pair. He only played 3 league matches.

Fiorentina

A week before the opening of the transfer window, Felipe was allowed to train with

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and have medical and aptitudinal tests to finalize a possible transfer on 28 December 2009. On 2 January 2010, Felipe completed the transfer, signed a loan contract with option to purchase. The loan fee was €3 million.ACF Fiorentina Report and Accounts on 31 December 2010
Require purchase in CCIAA
/ref> He made his debut for the ''Viola'' in a 5–1 away win to Siena. In June 2010 ''la Viola'' excised the rights to sign him for €6 million. After a disappointing performance, he was loaned out to Cesena on 31 January 2011. On 21 August 2012, he was signed by Siena.

Internazionale

After being released from Parma, Felipe joined Internazionale on 26 February 2015, on a six-month deal, he will wear shirt no 26.

Return to Udinese

Career statistics

References

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Football.it {{DEFAULTSORT:Felipe 1984 births Living people People from Guaratinguetá Association football central defenders Brazilian footballers Udinese Calcio players ACF Fiorentina players A.C. Cesena players A.C.N. Siena 1904 players Parma Calcio 1913 players Inter Milan players S.P.A.L. players Serie A players Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Italy Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Italy Footballers from São Paulo (state)