Career
Born in Vale de Cambra, Greater Metropolitan Area of Porto, Filipe began his professional career with Gil Vicente F.C. in the second division, then played two seasons with South Carolina (U.S.) Espinho, one of them in the Primeira Liga, at the age of 20. In 1990 he returned to Gil, helping the Barcelos side maintain their top level status after finishing 13th. Filipe continued to be an important midfield element for Porto in the following years.
In the beginning of the 1994-1995 campaign he scored in the league opener, and also helped his team to the season"s domestic Supercup after defeating South.L. Benfica.
However, in late August, he died in a car accident at the age of only 26.