Felipe Menezes Jácomo (born 20 January 1988), known as Felipe Menezes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Italian Eccellenza Apulia club Canosa.
Early life and youth career
Menezes was born in Goiânia, Brazil. He began his football development with Goiás Esporte Clube, joining their youth system in 2006.
Senior club career
| Years | Club | Appearances (Goals) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Goiás | 62 (6) |
| 2009 (loan) | Paulista | 4 (0) |
| 2009–2013 | S.L. Benfica (Portugal) | 12 (0) |
| 2011–2012 (loan) | Botafogo (Brazil) | 32 (5) |
| 2012–2013 (loan) | Sport Recife (Brazil) | 14 (1) |
| 2013–2016 | Palmeiras (Brazil) | 39 (1) |
| 2015 (loan) | Goiás | 42 (13) |
| 2016–2017 (loan) | Ceará (Brazil) | 35 (3) |
| 2016–2017 | Ponte Preta (Brazil) | 7 (0) |
| 2018 | Ratchaburi Mitr Phol (Thailand) | 16 (2) |
| 2018–2020 | CRB (Brazil) | 35 (2) |
| 2020–2021 | Criciúma (Brazil) | 5 (1) |
| 2021 | Atibaia (Brazil) | 10 (4) |
| 2021 | Gama (Brazil) | 11 (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Lemense (Brazil) | — |
| 2022 | Aparecidense (Brazil) | 19 (5) |
| 2023 | Hercílio Luz (Brazil) | 10 (1) |
| 2024–present | Canosa (Italy) | 0 (0) (as of February 2024) |
Menezes made his senior debut for Goiás on 12 May 2007 in a Série A match against São Paulo FC. He scored his first professional goals on 7 July 2007, netting twice in a 3–2 victory over Sport Club do Recife. In August 2009, he signed a five‑year contract with Portuguese side S.L. Benfica, contributing to the club’s Primeira Liga title in the 2009–10 season, although his appearances were limited. Subsequent loans returned him to Brazil, where he featured for Botafogo and Sport Recife before joining Palmeiras in 2013. After spells with several Brazilian clubs and a stint in the Thai league, he moved to Italy in early 2024, joining Canosa in the Eccellenza Apulia.
International career
Menezes has not been capped for the senior Brazil national team.
Personal life
His younger brother, Matheus Menezes Jácomo, is also a professional footballer, playing as a defender.
Style of play
Menezes is primarily an attacking midfielder, known for his technical ability and versatility in the midfield. Throughout his career, he has been deployed both centrally and on the flanks, contributing both goals and assists.
References
Information compiled from the English‑language Wikipedia article on Felipe Menezes (accessed February 2024).
