Filipe Luis is a Brazilian professional footballer known primarily for his role as a left-back. He had a significant part of his career in Spain, playing notably for Deportivo La Coruña and Atlético Madrid. After retiring as a player in 2023, he transitioned into coaching and became Flamengo’s head coach.
Filipe Luis magnificent coaching career
Filipe Luis has had a remarkable coaching career shortly after retiring as a player, managing Flamengo with notable success. He started coaching Flamengo’s Under-17 team in January 2024, quickly moved up to the Under-20 squad, and by September 2024, he was promoted to head coach of the Flamengo senior team.
Copa do Brazil
Filipe Luis won the Copa do Brasil as a manager with Flamengo in 2024. He secured this title shortly after becoming the permanent head coach of Flamengo, defeating Atlético Mineiro in the final. This was his first major title as a coach, achieved within about 40 days of taking charge.
Supercopa do Brazil
The 2025 Supercopa do Brasil match was between Flamengo and Botafogo. Flamengo, coached by Filipe Luis, won the game 3-1. The match happened on February 2, 2025, at Mangueirao stadium in Belem. Filipe Luis is a good coach who had already won the 2024 Copa do Brasil with Flamengo, showing he knows how to lead the team well.
Campeonato Carioca
Filipe Luis won the Campeonato Carioca as the manager of Flamengo in 2025. He led Flamengo to victory by defeating Fluminense, with a 2-1 win in the first leg and a 0-0 draw in the second leg, securing the title.
Copa Libertadores
Filipe Luis has won the Copa Libertadores both as a player and as a coach for Flamengo. He secured the trophy as a player in 2019 and 2022, and more recently, he won it as Flamengo’s head coach in 2025. This achievement makes him one of the few individuals to have won the Copa Libertadores in both roles, highlighting his successful career in South American club football.
Filipe rise as a coaching career
Filipe Luís quickly became a successful football coach after retiring in December 2023. He started as Flamengo’s U17 coach in January 2024 and was promoted to coach their U20 team by June 2024. In August 2024, he helped Flamengo’s U20 team win the Under-20 Intercontinental Cup. By September 2024, he became the head coach of Flamengo’s main team. Since then, Flamengo won the Copa do Brasil in November 2024, reached the Round of 16 in the 2025 Club World Cup, and won the Copa Libertadores in November 2025. As of December 2025, Flamengo is close to winning the Brasileiro Série A and only needs one point from the last two games.
Key achievements of Filipe Luis as coach:
- June 2024: Promoted to Flamengo U20 coach
- August 2024: Won U20 Intercontinental Cup
- September 2024: Became Flamengo first team coach
- November 2024: Won Copa do Brasil
- June 2025: Reached Round of 16 in Club World Cup
- November 2025: Won Copa Libertadores
- December 2025: Leading in Brasileiro Série A, heading for the title
His coaching style is noted for disciplined defending and fast attacking transitions, leading Flamengo to an impressive record with mostly wins and few losses in his first season.
