Filipe Luis, a former defender for Chelsea, is a candidate for one of the most important positions in sport. Over the past year, the 39-year-old, who is most known for his two stints with Atletico Madrid, has established himself in the football management industry.
According to The Sun, Luis has already won three championships (Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, and Campeonato Carioca) after taking over as head coach of Flamengo at the end of September. The team is currently on an incredible 24-game winning streak. The former left-back is currently in serious contention to land every Brazilian coach’s ideal position. He completed his playing career with Flamengo in 2024 and went on to lead the team’s Under-17s and Under-20s a few months later.
Luis a Serious Contender for Brazil Job
Former defender is one of three primary candidates
Dorival Junior, Brazil’s current manager, is probably going to be fired after the country’s crushing 4-1 loss to bitter rival Argentina on Tuesday. It appears that the 62-year-old may soon be fired after being called “a decent man thoroughly out of his depth” by Tim Vickery, the BBC’s renowned South American football reporter.
According to ESPN, Luis is one of the names being floated by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which will hold a meeting on Friday to consider Dorival Junior’s future. Brazil will select a new coach who will be tasked with winning the 2026 World Cup. Other contenders include Jorge Jesus, the 70-year-old Portuguese coach currently leading Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia, and Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid and a former target for Brazil.
Playing Career Statistics for Filipe Luis
Years
Club
From 2003 to 2005
Figueirense
2004–2008
Ajax
2005–2006
Loan for Real Madrid B
From 2006 to 2008
La Coruna Deportivo (loan)
2008–2010
La Coruna Deportivo
From 2010 to 2014
Real Madrid
2014–2015
Chelsea
From 2015 to 2019
Real Madrid
2019–2023
The Flamengo
Although it would seem that Ancelotti, one of the best football managers in history, is the CBF’s top aim, luring the Italian coach away from Real Madrid won’t be simple. Given that Luis is 26 years younger than Ancelotti, he seems like a more accessible and cost-effective choice.
🇧🇷🧠 | 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐢́𝐬 (𝟑𝟗) in just 6 months at Flamengo:
🏆 Brazilian Cup Champion
🏆 Brazilian SuperCup Champion
🏆 Campeonato Carioca Champion
🎯 70% Win Rate
🥅 17 Clean Sheets
📈 Only 1 Defeat𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐄 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ckP8bEPfmd
— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) March 18, 2025
Brazil has produced countless legendary players, but top-tier coaches? Not so much.
Filipe Luís is a breath of fresh air, bringing new ideas and a modern approach.
If all goes well, he could become the greatest Brazilian coach of all time.
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— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) March 18, 2025
It’s unknown if the former full-back would accept such a demanding position at this early point in his managerial career, but Vickery calls Luis “a man of great intelligence who has made an impressive start to his coaching career with Rio giants Flamengo.” However, Luis might find it impossible to resist the chance to assist Brazil in winning their first World Cup since 2002, especially with elite players like Vinicius Junior and Raphinha at his disposal.
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