Filipe Alvim (born 13 November 1979), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career
A versatile defender, he began his career at Vasco, being part of the Brazilian champion squads in 1997 and the 1998 Copa Libertadores. He played for Brazil's youth teams and EC Juventude, until he was negotiated with AA Académica de Portugal.
Filipe, who felt constant discomfort and shortness of breath, ended his career prematurely at the age of 26 after being diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia.
Personal life
He is currently a preacher at a church in the city of Juiz de Fora.
Honours
Vasco da Gama
Campeonato Brasileiro: 1997
Copa Libertadores: 1998
Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1999
References
External links
Filipe Alvim at ogol.com.br
1979 births
Living people
Men's association football defenders
Brazilian men's footballers
Brazil men's under-20 international footballers
CR Vasco da Gama players
Atlético Clube Goianiense players
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube players
Esporte Clube Bahia players
Coritiba Foot Ball Club players
Esporte Clube Juventude players
Académica de Coimbra (football) players
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal
Expatriate men's footballers in Portugal
Primeira Liga players
Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city)