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Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (born 15 April 1993), known as Felipe Anderson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, winger or forward for Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras. He has previously played for Santos, West Ham United, Porto, and Lazio. He was capped by the Brazil national team twice.
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Early and personal life
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Born Santa Maria, Distrito Federal, Brazil, Felipe Anderson grew up the youngest of five siblings.[2] His upbringing was poor, with his parents occasionally struggling to buy food for the family due to their debts. As a child, he had to borrow football boots from his friends to play.[2]
During his childhood, Anderson would play football on the streets until he was 11 years old, as children in Brazil could not join professional footballing academies until they were 13. Anderson credits the street football games for his technical skill on the ball.[3]
Club career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Felipe Anderson began his career in Associação 14 Companhia de Polícia Militar Independente (CPMIND), in his hometown of Santa Maria at 6 years old. In 2006, he was moved to Federal FC, and later to Sport Clube Recreativo Gaminha FC. After some impressive performances on the club, he was moved to Paraná to play for Astral EC, finishing the year. In 2007, he was moved to Coritiba youth side, and then in 2007 summer he was moved to Santos.[4]
Santos
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Felipe Anderson then played for Santos' youth categories, and was promoted to the senior squad following a rash of injuries in October 2010.[5] He began training with the senior side and signed a professional contract until July 2013.[6] He made his debut for Santos on 6 October 2010 as a 90th-minute substitute in a 3–0 win against Fluminense.[7]
His first goal of his footballing career came on 11 February 2011, when Felipe came off the bench at half time to replace Keirrison against Noroeste, scoring from a long range shot in the 70th minute.[8] On 7 September, he scored his first league goal, against Avaí.[9] In November, he signed a new contract with Santos, running until 2016.[10]
In his following season, Felipe Anderson had more chances in first team alongside Neymar, due to Ganso's injuries and Elano's poor form (both players left Santos in the middle of the season). On 9 February 2012, he scored his first goal of the season, against Botafogo-SP.[11]
On the 31 January 2013, the agreed transfer to the Italian club Lazio for €7.5 million failed due to late arrival of a necessary international fax from Brazil to close the deal.[12]
Lazio
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On 25 June 2013, Lazio agreed a €7.8 million fee with Santos,[13] and Felipe Anderson signed a five-year deal worth €800,000 a year. Santos received 50% of the transfer sum and third party owner Doyen Sports would get the rest.[14] Lazio's sporting director Igli Tare criticised Doyen Sports for numerous times delaying the transfer, "It will remain in history as the most paradoxical and shocking negotiations I have ever been a part of", said Tare. "These third party owners changed their minds continually. When we had everything decided, they would start from scratch two hours later. It all happened for a full week, so it felt like being in the Twilight Zone."[15]
2014–15 season
[edit]In his second season at the club, Felipe Anderson achieved 10 goals and nine assists in 27 games across all competitions by April 2015.[16] This included the concluding goal as Lazio defeated Varese 3–0 in the fourth round of the season's Coppa Italia,[17] and an assist in both legs of the tournament's semi-final against holders Napoli, the one in the second leg providing the winning goal by Senad Lulić.[18] In March 2015, Felipe Anderson signed a contract extension at Lazio, renewing his contract until June 2020.[19] He played the full 120 minutes of the Coppa Italia final on 20 May 2015, a 1–2 loss to Juventus.[20]
2015–16 season
[edit]In July, it was announced that Felipe Anderson would not be wearing the number 7 shirt that he had worn in his previous season with Lazio, but that he would instead be awarded the number 10 shirt.[21] On 8 August, Felipe Anderson appeared in Lazio's 2–0 defeat to Juventus in the 2015 Supercoppa Italiana.[22] On 23 September 2015, Felipe Anderson scored his first goal of the season in a 2–0 victory against Genoa.[23] After scoring the second goal in a 3–1 Europa League win against Rosenborg on 22 October 2015,[24] Felipe Anderson scored twice in a 3–0 win against Torino three days later.[25] In February 2016, Lazio publicly denied rumours that Manchester United had agreed a transfer for Felipe Anderson.[26] Felipe Anderson finished Lazio's season with nine goals in all competitions, coming runner-up to Antonio Candreva in Lazio's scoring charts for the season.
2016–17 season
[edit]After being the subject of reported interest from Chelsea during the summer,[27] Felipe Anderson remained with Lazio. On 26 October 2016, Felipe Anderson scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–1 win against Cagliari.[28] On 7 May 2017, Felipe Anderson scored a penalty in a 7–3 win against Sampdoria.[29] Lazio secured qualification for the Europa League at the end of the season, with Felipe Anderson scoring five goals in all competitions.
2017–18 season
[edit]During the 2017–18 season Felipe Anderson's form suffered numerous setbacks. A falling out with manager Simone Inzaghi after a 2–1 defeat to Genoa in February 2018 coupled with a knee injury that kept him out from August to December 2017 restricted Felipe Anderson to just nine Serie A starts for the season.[30][31] On 20 May 2018, Felipe Anderson scored in his final game for Lazio in a 3–2 defeat to Inter Milan in a game that saw the victors qualify for the Champions League over Lazio.[32]
West Ham United
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On 15 July 2018, Felipe Anderson signed for West Ham United for a reported transfer fee of £36 million. The fee surpassed the previous record paid by the club, set with the £22 million signing of Issa Diop earlier in the same transfer window.[33]
2018–19 season
[edit]Felipe Anderson made his first appearance for West Ham in a 3–1 pre-season friendly victory against Aston Villa on 25 July 2018, in which he combined with Arthur Masuaku to set up West Ham's second goal of the match, scored by Marko Arnautović.[34] He made his full debut on 12 August 2018 in a 4–0 defeat against Liverpool.[35] On 29 September 2018, Felipe Anderson scored his first Premier League goal for West Ham with a back heeled finish in a 3–1 home win against Manchester United.[36] Anderson scored nine league goals in his first season of English football, helping West Ham finish 10th in the Premier League.[37]
2019–20 season
[edit]The 2019–20 season was a difficult one for Anderson as he found the back of the net just once in a 4–0 win over AFC Bournemouth on 1 January 2020. The departure of manager Manuel Pellegrini saw reduced minutes for the Brazilian as he battled inconsistent form. The goal against Bournemouth signalled changing fortunes, however, a troublesome back injury saw Anderson fall out of new manager David Moyes' plans.[38] Following the interruption of the 2019–20 Premier League season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Anderson only made three appearances out of a total of nine games following the restart to the season.
Loan to Porto
[edit]On 6 October 2020, Felipe Anderson joined Portuguese club Porto on a season-long loan.[39] It was a widely anticipated move for the out-of-form Brazilian to gain much needed confidence and playing time. On arrival at the club, Anderson said he was "fulfilling a dream" to play in both the UEFA Champions League and Primeira Liga whilst also insisting that he will still attempt to regain a starting spot at West Ham the following season.[40] He made his Porto debut on 17 October, replacing Luis Díaz in the 59th minute of a 2–2 draw at Sporting CP.[41]
Throughout the season, Anderson only made five Primeira Liga appearances - largely put down to a sour relationship with manager Sérgio Conceição. In October, he suggested Anderson "needs to work hard" and there were many indications Anderson was signed against the manager's wishes.[42] At the end of the season, Anderson seemed to criticise the manager stating that he applied himself from the beginning but "wasn't given many opportunities to play."[43]
Return to Lazio
[edit]On 16 July 2021, Anderson returned to Lazio on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee. He had played 73 games for West Ham scoring 12 goals.[44][45] On 15 April 2024, he announced through his official Instagram account that he was not going to renew his contract with Lazio.
Palmeiras
[edit]Shortly after his decision to leave Lazio was disclosed, it was revealed that Anderson would return to his home country and join Palmeiras after his contract with Lazio had expired.[46] On 17 July 2024, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute in a 1–0 away defeat to Botafogo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.[47]
International career
[edit]Felipe Anderson was one of seven stand-by players named by coach Dunga for Brazil's squad at the 2015 Copa América in Chile.[48] He made his debut in a warm-up match against Mexico on 7 June of that year, playing the final seven minutes in place of Fred in a 2–0 victory at Allianz Parque in São Paulo.[49]
In June 2016, Felipe Anderson was included in Brazil's squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics on home soil by the Olympic side's manager Rogério Micale.[50] On 20 August, he appeared in the final of the tournament against Germany at the Maracanã in Rio; Brazil won the match 5–4 on penalties following a 1–1 draw to capture its first Olympic gold medal in men's football.[51] Anderson was recalled to the Brazil squad in February 2019, for the first time since 2015, for two friendly matches.[52]
Style of play
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A quick, well-rounded, and technically gifted midfielder, with a slender, long-limbed physique, Felipe Anderson is considered a talented player. He is predominantly known for his pace, and is regarded as one of the fastest players in the modern game; although not imposing physically or in the air, he also possesses good ball control, quick feet, and excellent dribbling skills, which allow him to beat opponents in one on one situations. A tactically versatile player, he is capable of playing in several different positions due to his wide range of skills, high work-rate, and ability to both create and score goals: he has been used as a forward or as a central midfield playmaker, but has most frequently been deployed as either a winger or an attacking midfielder, due to his offensive movement and tendency to operate between the lines; he is capable of playing on either flank or through the centre of the pitch, due to his ability to cut into the middle and strike on goal, or move out to the wing to provide accurate crosses to teammates in the area. In addition to his speed, stamina, creativity and technical ability, he is known for his eye for goal, and is gifted with a powerful and accurate shot from distance with either foot, despite being naturally right-footed; he is also an accurate set-piece and penalty kick taker. He can also serve as an assist-man due to his creative ability, vision, dead-ball delivery, and eye for the final pass.[53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 14 August 2025[72]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental[c] | Other[d] | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Santos | 2010 | Série A | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 2 | |||
| 2012 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 51 | 7 | |||
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |||
| Total | 61 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 106 | 9 | |||
| Lazio | 2013–14 | Serie A | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2014–15 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 37 | 11 | |||||
| 2015–16 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 9 | |||
| 2016–17 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 41 | 5 | |||||
| 2017–18 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 8 | |||
| Total | 137 | 25 | 18 | 3 | — | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 177 | 34 | |||
| West Ham United | 2018–19 | Premier League | 36 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 40 | 10 | ||
| 2019–20 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 1 | ||||
| 2020–21 | 2 | 0 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 63 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 73 | 12 | ||||
| Porto (loan) | 2020–21 | Primeira Liga | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | |
| Lazio | 2021–22 | Serie A | 38 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 48 | 7 | ||
| 2022–23 | 38 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | — | 50 | 12 | ||||
| 2023–24 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 5 | |||
| Total | 114 | 20 | 8 | 1 | — | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 149 | 24 | |||
| Palmeiras | 2024 | Série A | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 24 | 2 | ||
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |||
| Total | 32 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 50 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 412 | 64 | 39 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 60 | 9 | 45 | 2 | 565 | 81 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, Coppa Italia, FA Cup and Taça de Portugal
- ^ Includes EFL Cup and Taça da Liga
- ^ Includes Copa Libertadores, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Includes Campeonato Paulista, Supercoppa Italiana and FIFA Club World Cup
International
[edit]- As of match played 23 March 2019[73]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | |
Honours
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Santos
Lazio
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2017
- Coppa Italia runner-up: 2014-15, 2016-17
Brazil U23
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External links
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- Profile at SS Lazio
- Felipe Anderson at Soccerway
- Felipe Anderson at BDFutbol
- Felipe Anderson – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Felipe Anderson at Olympedia
- Felipe Anderson at Olympics.com
- Felipe Anderson at the Comitê Olímpico do Brasil (in Portuguese)
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Felipe Anderson
View on GrokipediaEarly life and personal background
Early life
Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes was born on 15 April 1993 in Santa Maria, a district in the Federal District of Brazil near Brasília.[6][1] As the youngest of five siblings, he was raised in a low-income household marked by financial hardship, where his parents frequently faced debts and shortages of basic necessities like food toward the end of each month.[7] This challenging environment fostered a sense of resilience in Anderson from an early age, as he later reflected on his upbringing as "a difficult childhood, but a happy one."[7] Anderson's initial exposure to football came through informal street games (futebol de rua) in the streets and dirt pitches of Santa Maria, where he honed his technical skills alongside friends without the structure of formal training.[8] Despite the poverty that prevented him from owning his own boots—he often borrowed them from peers—his determination and improvisation on these improvised fields laid the foundation for his development, emphasizing creativity and toughness in a resource-scarce setting.[7] By around age seven, he transitioned to local youth teams in his hometown, providing his first organized opportunities before attracting attention from larger clubs.[1]Personal life
Anderson married Brazilian model Lohanne Nascimento Gomes in June 2022.[9] The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Helena, on November 13, 2023, and their second child, son Elias, on May 12, 2025.[10][11] A devout Christian, Anderson has credited his faith with providing strength during career challenges, including undergoing baptism in Brazil and frequently expressing gratitude to God in interviews.[12] He incorporates his beliefs into daily life, such as listening to Christian rock music from groups like Hillsong Worship and Newsboys, which he describes as uplifting and inspirational.[13] Anderson has been observed attending church services and praising God publicly. In philanthropy, Anderson donated his full $35,000 winnings from a 2023 Lazio Player of the Month contest to Binance Charity's Earthquake Appeal fund to support relief efforts.[14] He remains deeply connected to his Brazilian roots, regularly visiting and providing financial support to his family in Santa Maria.[7] Outside football, Anderson enjoys music, often sharing how it motivates him alongside his close friendship with Neymar, with whom he bonds over tunes and playful activities.[7]Club career
Youth career
Anderson joined the youth setup of Astral EC in 2006 at the age of 13, before briefly moving to Coritiba FC's academy in 2007. Later that year, at age 14, he transferred to the renowned Santos FC academy in São Paulo, where he began his development in structured professional football training.[15] In Santos' youth system, Anderson progressed steadily through the under-15, under-17, and under-20 categories, honing his skills as an attacking midfielder and winger known for his speed and technical ability. His time in the academy was marked by notable performances, including helping the under-20 team reach the final of the 2010 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, a prestigious youth tournament, though they fell to São Paulo FC on penalties. Additionally, Anderson earned call-ups to represent Brazil at various youth international levels during this period.[16] In October 2010, amid injuries to senior players, Anderson signed his first professional contract with Santos at age 17, extending until July 2013, and began integrating with the first-team training sessions while featuring for the reserve side. This marked the transition from pure youth development to the cusp of senior football, setting the stage for his professional breakthrough.[16][17]Santos
Felipe Anderson made his senior debut for Santos on 6 October 2010, entering as a 90th-minute substitute in a 3–0 away win against Fluminense in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.[18] During the 2012 season, Anderson consolidated his position in the first team, making 52 appearances and scoring 7 goals across all competitions, including contributions that helped Santos secure the Campeonato Paulista title for the third consecutive year. He also recorded his full debut in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A that year, marking the beginning of his regular involvement in Brazil's top flight. Over his time at Santos from 2010 to 2013, Anderson featured in 105 appearances, netting 8 goals and showcasing his versatility on the wings and in attacking midfield.[19] He played a key role in the club's 2013 Copa Libertadores campaign, participating in group stage matches and the knockout phase as Santos advanced to the round of 16 before elimination by Grêmio. In July 2013, Anderson transferred to Italian club Lazio for a reported fee of €7.8 million, setting a record at the time for the sale of a Brazilian youth academy product.[20]Lazio (2013–2018)
Felipe Anderson joined S.S. Lazio from Santos FC in July 2013, signing a five-year contract for a reported fee of €8 million.[20][21] Upon arriving in Rome at age 20, he encountered initial difficulties adapting to the physical demands of Serie A, compounded by an ankle injury that limited his early involvement to just a handful of substitute appearances in the 2013–14 season.[22][23] Despite these hurdles, including learning Italian and adjusting to European football's intensity, Anderson showed rapid progress under manager Vladimir Petković and later Stefano Pioli, gradually earning a starting role on the right wing.[22] The 2014–15 season marked Anderson's breakthrough, where he featured in 38 appearances across all competitions, scoring 10 goals in Serie A alone and contributing 7 assists.[24] His pace and dribbling shone in key moments, including a run of 5 goals and 5 assists over the Christmas period, helping Lazio secure third place in Serie A and qualification for the Champions League.[25] Anderson delivered standout performances in the Coppa Italia, playing the full 120 minutes in the final against Juventus, and in the Europa League, where he scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists in 7 matches as Lazio reached the round of 32.[26][27] These displays earned him recognition as Serie A's standout young player, with outlets like World Soccer naming him the league's player of the season.[28] From 2015 to 2017, Anderson entered his peak form, becoming a consistent starter in Pioli's attacking setup and later under Marcelo Bielsa and Simone Inzaghi. He totaled approximately 25 goals and 20 assists across all competitions during this period, showcasing his versatility as a winger and occasional No. 10 with explosive runs and creative playmaking.[26] His contributions were pivotal in Lazio's 2015 Coppa Italia final run and their push for European spots, including a memorable goal in a 2–1 derby win over Roma.[16] The 2017–18 campaign brought a dip in form for Anderson, primarily due to injuries, including a severe adductor issue in August that sidelined him for four months and a subsequent knee problem.[26] Despite these setbacks, he returned to contribute 7 goals and 10 assists in 29 appearances, aiding Lazio's fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification.[29] Over his first stint, Anderson made 177 appearances and scored 34 goals across all competitions.[30] His departure in July 2018 stemmed from a desire to test himself in the Premier League, leading to a club-record transfer to West Ham United for up to £41.5 million.[31]West Ham United (2018–2022)
On 15 July 2018, Felipe Anderson joined West Ham United from Lazio on a four-year contract for a club-record transfer fee of £36 million.[27][32][33] In his debut 2018–19 season, Anderson made 40 appearances across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 5 assists, with 9 of those goals coming in the Premier League.[34][35] He scored his first Premier League goal on 29 September 2018 in a 3–1 home win over Manchester United, contributing to a strong run of form that included goals in consecutive matches and helped West Ham climb to tenth in the table. Adapting from Serie A, Anderson noted the challenges of the Premier League's intensity and physical demands, which initially affected his match fitness, but he ranked fourth among Brazilian players in the league for goals that season.[36][34] The 2019–20 season marked a significant decline, with Anderson limited to 30 appearances and 3 goals across all competitions due to injuries and a drop in form.[35] A back injury in early 2020 restricted him to just two starts in the final 11 games, while tactical shifts under managers Manuel Pellegrini and David Moyes saw him often miscast as a wide playmaker rather than a traditional winger, exacerbating his struggles against the Premier League's pace.[37][38][39] By the 2020–21 season, Anderson had featured in only two substitute appearances before departing on loan, reflecting ongoing issues with consistency and integration.[35] Over his full tenure at West Ham from 2018 to 2022, he made 73 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals, falling short of expectations set by his high-profile arrival and prior successes at Lazio.[40] The Premier League's relentless physicality and adjustment difficulties were cited as key factors in his diminished output.[41][42]Loan to Porto (2020–2021)
In October 2020, Felipe Anderson joined FC Porto on a season-long loan from West Ham United, running until the end of the 2020–21 season, with the move intended to help him regain match fitness after limited opportunities at his parent club under manager David Moyes.[43][44][45] During his time at Porto, Anderson struggled to make a significant impact, featuring in just 12 matches across all competitions and recording no goals and only one assist.[46] Deployed primarily as a right winger in manager Sérgio Conceição's classic 4–4–2 system, his appearances were mostly as a substitute in the Primeira Liga, UEFA Champions League, and domestic cups, including a brief cameo in Porto's Champions League group stage defeat to Manchester City.[47] The loan did not include an option for Porto to make the transfer permanent, and Anderson returned to West Ham in the summer of 2021 without any extension or sale, a period later described by observers as a challenging and unproductive chapter in his career.[48][49][50]Return to Lazio (2022–2024)
Following his permanent return to Lazio from West Ham United in July 2021 for a reported €3 million fee on a three-year contract, Felipe Anderson solidified his role as a key attacking midfielder during the 2022–23 season.[51][1] He featured in 50 matches across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and recording 9 assists, which contributed significantly to the team's unexpected second-place finish in Serie A and subsequent qualification for the UEFA Champions League.[52] Under manager Maurizio Sarri, Anderson's versatility on the right wing and his familiarity from his initial 2013–2018 stint aided Lazio's revival, as the club amassed 74 points and ended a six-year absence from Europe's premier club competition.[53] In the 2023–24 campaign, Anderson remained a consistent presence despite the team's inconsistencies, appearing in 38 games with 5 goals and 6 assists.[54] Lazio finished seventh in Serie A with 61 points, securing a spot in the UEFA Europa League through the league standings after the Coppa Italia winner, Juventus, had already qualified for the Champions League.[55] Over his second spell from 2021 to 2024, Anderson tallied 151 appearances, 24 goals, and 24 assists, underscoring his enduring impact on the squad.[19] Anderson's contract expired in June 2024, marking the end of his second tenure at the club after declining an extension offer.[56] In an emotional farewell message ahead of his final match against Sassuolo, he reflected on his deep connection to Lazio, stating, "Lazio is more than a club to me. I have experienced a bit of everything: beautiful, incredible and difficult moments," and affirmed that he would "always carry them in my heart."[57]Palmeiras (2024–present)
In July 2024, Felipe Anderson joined Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras on a free transfer from Lazio, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract until December 2027.[56] This move marked his return to Brazilian football after a decade in Europe, where he sought to reunite with his roots and contribute to a competitive project under coach Abel Ferreira.[58] During the 2024 season, Anderson quickly adapted to Palmeiras' high-pressing system, making 20 appearances across Série A and Copa Libertadores, where he scored 3 goals and provided key contributions in the continental campaign.[35] His versatility on the wings and in midfield helped stabilize the squad during a transitional phase, including assists in crucial group-stage matches that advanced Palmeiras in the tournament.[19] As of November 2025, Anderson has been a mainstay in the 2025 Série A, starting 25 matches with 4 goals and 2 assists, bolstering Palmeiras' position at the top of the standings with 68 points from 31 games and positioning them as strong title contenders.[35][59] He also featured in 10 Copa Libertadores appearances (1 assist) and the FIFA Club World Cup (1 appearance), drawing on his European pedigree to aid the team's depth in multiple competitions.[35] Under Abel Ferreira, Anderson has emerged as a leader, leveraging his experience from Serie A and the Premier League to mentor younger players and enhance tactical flexibility in a 4-2-3-1 formation.[1] His improved form, including goals in recent wins against RB Bragantino and Juventude, has solidified his role as a pivotal attacking option in Palmeiras' title push.[35]International career
Youth international career
Felipe Anderson began his youth international career with the Brazil under-17 team at the 2009 South American Championship in Ecuador, where he made five appearances as the team finished as runners-up.[60] He progressed to the under-20 level in 2011, featuring prominently in the South American U-20 Championship in Peru, where he scored three goals across the tournament and helped Brazil secure the title.[61] Anderson was also included in the Brazil U-20 squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia, contributing to the team's run to the quarter-finals before a 3-2 defeat to Portugal.[62] In 2016, Anderson earned a call-up to the Brazil under-23 squad for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, making four appearances without scoring during the competition; his contributions were key to the team's gold medal victory, achieved via a 1-1 draw and penalty shootout win over Germany in the final.[5][63] Over the course of his youth international tenure, Anderson amassed approximately 30 caps across various levels, underscoring his early potential within Brazil's national setup.[64]Senior international career
Felipe Anderson received his first senior call-up to the Brazil national team in May 2015 for preparations ahead of the Copa América, making his debut as a substitute in the final seven minutes of a 2–0 friendly victory over Mexico on 7 June 2015 at Allianz Parque in São Paulo.[65][6] He was named as a standby player for the 2015 Copa América in Chile.[66] His international career saw a hiatus until February 2019, when he was recalled by head coach Tite for friendlies against Panama and the Czech Republic, reflecting his strong form at West Ham United that season. He made his second and most recent appearance on 23 March 2019, substituting in for Arthur in the 72nd minute during a 1–1 draw with Panama at Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal.[67][68] The winger's limited senior appearances—totaling just two caps with no goals—stem primarily from intense competition for wide attacking positions in the Brazil squad, dominated by established stars such as Neymar and Willian during that period, alongside occasional injuries and prioritization of club commitments over international breaks.[4] In interviews, Anderson has expressed a strong desire for more opportunities with the Seleção, noting in 2018 that consistent performances at club level were key to forcing a recall and emphasizing his ambition to contribute at the highest international level.[69][70]Style of play and reputation
Style of play
Felipe Anderson primarily operates as a right winger or attacking midfielder, demonstrating versatility to deploy on either flank or in central roles.[22][71] His style is characterized by exceptional pace and acceleration, enabling explosive runs that excel in counter-attacks and transitions. Anderson's dribbling technique, developed through Brazilian youth football, features close control and a low center of gravity, allowing him to navigate tight spaces and evade defenders effectively. He favors long-range shots and curling crosses, complemented by strong vision that facilitates key passes and assists, often averaging around 0.2 per game during his peak Serie A seasons.[22][72][71] While proficient technically, Anderson has shown occasional inconsistency in finishing, particularly in high-pressure situations early in his career, though this has diminished with experience. His defensive work rate, initially criticized for lapses, has strengthened over time, contributing to tackles and recoveries in advanced areas.[22][71]Reputation and legacy
Felipe Anderson emerged as a highly regarded prospect during his time at Santos FC, where he formed a dynamic partnership with Neymar and earned recognition as one of Brazil's top young talents. UEFA highlighted him as their "weekly wonderkid" in 2015, praising his rapid development after joining Lazio in 2013 for €8 million, where he quickly adapted to European football with notable goals and assists in Serie A and the Coppa Italia.[16] His flair and versatility drew comparisons to Brazilian icons, with Lazio coach Stefano Pioli and others likening aspects of his play to Cristiano Ronaldo's assist-making ability and Neymar's forward runs, earning him the affectionate nickname "FA7" among fans.[16] At Lazio, Anderson's reputation peaked during the 2014–15 season, a breakout campaign that solidified his status as a key Serie A performer. He recorded 10 goals and 9 assists by April 2015, earning a 69th-place ranking in Sky Sports' Top 100 Players of 2015 for his sensational form, and was nominated for ESPN FC's Player of the Month in March after contributing to 15 goal involvements in just 11 matches since December 2014.[73][74] However, his European legacy became more mixed following a club-record €42 million transfer to West Ham United in 2018, where he faced criticism for underdelivering on expectations despite an initial promising start. Pundits and former players, including Clyde Best, noted a decline in his flair and output, with only 10 goals in 63 Premier League appearances over three seasons, culminating in an unproductive loan at Porto in 2020–21 and his sale back to Lazio for €3 million in 2021.[37][75][19] By 2025, at age 32, Anderson has transitioned into a valued veteran role at Palmeiras, where he returned to Brazilian football in 2024 after over a decade in Europe, contributing key moments such as a stunning curled goal in a 2025 match that helped the team top the league standings. His current market value stands at €3 million, reflecting a solid but non-elite standing as an experienced winger with over 400 professional appearances across multiple continents.[1][76] Anderson's career trajectory has served as an example for aspiring Brazilian players navigating European leagues, highlighting the challenges and rewards of adapting abroad from youth stardom at Santos.[16]Career statistics
Club statistics
Felipe Anderson has accumulated 424 appearances in domestic league matches across his club career, scoring 66 goals and recording 56 assists as of November 18, 2025.[77][35]Breakdown by Club (Total Appearances and Goals)
| Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Santos | 98 | 9 |
| Lazio (first stint, 2013–2018) | 177 | 26 |
| West Ham United (2018–2022) | 73 | 12 |
| Porto (loan, 2020–2021) | 10 | 0 |
| Lazio (return, 2022–2024) | 108 | 23 |
| Palmeiras (2024–present) | 48 | 6 |
Season-by-Season League Statistics
Assists data is unavailable for some early seasons; yellow cards and minutes played are included where recorded.Brazilian Série A (Santos and Palmeiras)
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Santos | 5 | 0 | N/A | 221 | 1 |
| 2011 | Santos | 18 | 1 | N/A | 825 | 2 |
| 2012 | Santos | 35 | 6 | N/A | 2,712 | 8 |
| 2013 | Santos | 4 | 0 | N/A | 270 | 0 |
| 2024 | Palmeiras | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1,318 | 0 |
| 2025 | Palmeiras | 27 | 4 | 2 | 1,576 | 0 |
Italian Serie A (Lazio)
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 526 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | 32 | 10 | 6 | 2,093 | 5 |
| 2015–16 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 2,068 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 36 | 4 | 8 | 2,920 | 5 |
| 2017–18 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 1,151 | 0 |
| 2021–22* | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1,380 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | 38 | 9 | 2 | 2,966 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | 38 | 5 | 6 | 2,783 | 3 |
| *2021–22 season: Joined Lazio on loan in January 2022. |
English Premier League (West Ham United)
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 2,780 | 3 |
| 2019–20 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 1,505 | 1 |
| 2020–21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22* | 12 | 2 | 2 | 870 | 1 |
| *2021–22 season: Loaned to Lazio in January 2022. |
Portuguese Primeira Liga (Porto loan)
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes Played | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0 |
International statistics
Senior international career
| Year | Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Friendly | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Friendly | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Youth international career
| Year | Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Summer Olympics | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
Honours
Club honours
During his early career with Santos FC, Felipe Anderson contributed to several domestic and continental successes as a promising young talent, often featuring as a substitute or rotational player in the senior squad.[3] Santos FC- Campeonato Paulista: 2011, 2012. Anderson made 10 appearances in the 2011 edition, primarily as a substitute, helping Santos secure back-to-back state titles during a period of youth integration into the first team. In 2012, he continued in a similar supporting role across 12 matches in the competition.
- Copa Libertadores: 2011. As an 18-year-old prospect, Anderson appeared in 10 matches, mostly off the bench, during Santos' triumphant campaign that culminated in a 2-1 victory over Peñarol in the final, marking the club's third continental title.[79]
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2012. Anderson was part of the squad and appeared in both legs of the final against Universidad de Chile, which Santos won 2-0 on aggregate, playing a total of 92 minutes as a developing squad player.[3][80][81]
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2017. Anderson was included in the matchday squad for the 3-2 win over Juventus but remained an unused substitute, contributing to the team's pre-season success as a key rotational winger from the prior campaign.[3][82]