Filipe Rafael Vieira Almeida

Filipe Almeida is a Portuguese defender born in Famalicão on 5 July 1997. He developed in the Rio Ave system and featured for the club’s under-23 side during the 2018–19 Liga Revelação season. In July 2021, Filipe Almeida moved to União de Leiria, where he played as a centre-back during a period that culminated in the club’s promotion from Liga 3. He then joined Feirense in 2023, stepping into Liga Portugal 2 and continuing his progression in senior football. During the 2023–24 campaign, he scored once for Feirense, contributing at both ends of the pitch. In July 2025, Almeida left Portugal for Pyunik Yerevan, beginning a new chapter in Armenia. His early 2025–26 involvement included Armenian league and cup matches as well as UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying, reflecting his transition to football abroad.