Felipe Anderson (full name: Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes) is a Brazilian professional footballer, primarily an attacking midfielder/winger, known for his dribbling, pace and playmaking. Key details from his career:
- Full name: Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes
- Date of birth: April 15, 1993
- Place of birth: Santa Maria, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Preferred foot: Right
- Primary positions: Left winger, attacking midfielder (also played on the right wing)
Club career highlights
- Vasco da Gama (Brazil): Youth development and professional debut. Gained attention for technical ability and speed.
- Palermo (Italy): Short spell after moving to Europe.
- SS Lazio (Italy): Breakthrough club — joined in 2013. At Lazio he developed into one of Serie A’s most exciting young attackers, contributing goals and assists, and becoming a fan favorite for his creativity, dribbling and long-range shooting. Notable seasons include 2014–15 and 2015–16 when he regularly influenced games and registered strong goal/assist numbers.
- West Ham United (England): Transferred in 2018, spent time in the Premier League with mixed results due to injuries and adaptation.
- Return to Lazio: Returned to Lazio on loan and later permanently after his time in England, continuing to play in Serie A and contributing as an experienced attacker.
- Later moves: After his second Lazio spell, he had further club moves (including loans or transfers) as his career progressed; chronology depends on latest transfer activity.
Playing style and strengths
- Explosive acceleration and high top speed, often beating defenders on the outside.
- Good dribbling and close control in tight spaces.
- Creative passing and vision; capable of providing assists and linking play.
- Can score from distance and arrive late into the box to finish chances.
International career
- Represented Brazil at youth levels and has been called up to the senior national team on occasion, though he has not been a regular fixture compared with some contemporaries.
Notable honors and recognition
- Recognized among Serie A’s top young talents during his early Lazio years; occasional inclusion in team-of-the-week/month considerations during strong seasons.
This summary focuses on Felipe Anderson’s time at Lazio and the main points of his career and playing profile. If you need a detailed season-by-season breakdown, statistics (goals/assists, appearances) for specific years, or latest club status and transfer dates, further specifics can be provided.