Player name: Filipe Luís Kasmirski

Nationality: Brazil (also holds Spanish citizenship)

Date of birth: 9 August 1985

Place of birth: Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Position: Left back (primarily defensive left full-back; comfortable in a back three as left center-back/wing-back)

Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (selected highlights):

• Youth: Figueirense
• Figueirense (2004–2005)
• Ajax (2005–2007) — limited appearances; loaned to Real Madrid Castilla (2006–2007)
• La Coruña (Deportivo) (2007–2010) — established himself in La Liga
• Atlético Madrid (2010–2014) — key player in Diego Simeone’s side; won La Liga (2013–14), Copa del Rey (2012–13), UEFA Europa League (2011–12), UEFA Super Cup (2010, 2012), reached Champions League final (2013–14)
• Chelsea (2014–2015) — one season in Premier League; won the Premier League and League Cup (2014–15)
• Atlético Madrid (2015–2019) — returned for second spell, continued as regular starter
• Flamengo (2019–2021) — returned to Brazil; won Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (2019), Copa Libertadores (2019), and other domestic trophies
• Gremio (2022–2023) — later career in Brazil

International career (Brazil):

• Senior debut: 2011
• Caps: around 44 (2011–2017)
• Notable tournaments: Copa América (2011, 2015, 2016 Copa América Centenario) and 2014 FIFA World Cup squad (played in the tournament prior to injury issues for the team)
• Style/contribution: Reliable defensive full-back with strong positional sense, excellent tackling, game reading, ability to support attacks and deliver crosses; leadership and professionalism praised by teammates and coaches.

Playing style and strengths:

• Highly experienced, tactically disciplined left-back known for defensive solidity
• Good stamina and work-rate; able to cover the flank both defensively and offensively
• Strong one-on-one defending and interception skills
• Accurate short passing and crossing; good at linking with midfield and wingers

Honours (selected):

• La Liga: 2013–14 (Atlético Madrid)
• Premier League: 2014–15 (Chelsea)
• Copa Libertadores: 2019 (Flamengo)
• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2019 (Flamengo)
• UEFA Europa League: 2011–12 (Atlético Madrid)
• Copa del Rey: 2012–13 (Atlético Madrid)

Retirement/late career note: Filipe Luís continued playing professionally into the early 2020s in Brazil; for the most current club status and up-to-the-minute statistics, consult the latest club roster or official federation records.