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 most of his professional career in

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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

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. 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 2008–09 UEFA Cup. 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 Andrea Coda and Cristian Zapata (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

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. In June 2010 ''la Viola'' excised the rights to sign him for €6 million. After a disappointing performance, he was loaned out to

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on 31 January 2011. On 21 August 2012, he was signed by Siena.

Internazionale

After being released from

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, Felipe joined Internazionale on 26 February 2015, on a six-month deal, he will wear shirt no 26.

Return to Udinese

On 30 August 2015, he returned to Udinese, signing a two-year contract with an option for a third year. In 4 October, he made his debut on a draw against

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SPAL

On 3 July 2017, he moved to SPAL and signed a three-year contract.

Semi-professional league

On 20 February 2021, after spending one year being a free agent, he was signed by ASD Manzanese, a club playing in

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. 13 July 2022, Felipe signed for another club that used to play in Serie D, signed for Torviscosa.

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