Felipe Martins (footballer, born September 1990) explained

Felipe Martins
Fullname:Felipe Campanholi Martins
Birth Date:1990 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Engenheiro Beltrão, Brazil
Height:5 ft 7 in
Currentclub:Orlando City
Clubnumber:8
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:PSTC-Londrina
Youthclubs2:Atlético Catarinense-Arangua SC
Youthclubs3:Campo Grande
Years1:2008
Clubs1:Padova
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Years2:2009
Clubs2:FC Winterthur
Caps2:10
Goals2:2
Years3:2009–2011
Clubs3:FC Lugano
Caps3:50
Goals3:7
Years4:2011
Clubs4:FC Wohlen (loan)
Caps4:15
Goals4:2
Years5:2012–2014
Clubs5:Montreal Impact
Caps5:93
Goals5:12
Years6:2015–2018
Clubs6:New York Red Bulls
Caps6:100
Goals6:10
Years7:2018–2019
Clubs7:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Caps7:47
Goals7:2
Years8:2019–2021
Clubs8:D.C. United
Caps8:43
Goals8:1
Years9:2022
Clubs9:Austin FC
Caps9:28
Goals9:1
Years10:2023–
Clubs10:Orlando City
Caps10:25
Goals10:0
Years11:2023
Clubs11:Orlando City B
Caps11:1
Goals11:0
Club-Update:19 June 2024

Felipe Campanholi Martins (born 30 September 1990), known mononymously as Felipe, [1] is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Orlando City of Major League Soccer.

Career

Beginnings

After beginning his career with small clubs in Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Martins signed with Italian club Padova in 2008. However, because of a minor heart defect, he was released.[2] After expressing an interest to play in England, Felipe had a successful trial with AFC Bournemouth which played in League One during the 2007–2008 season, and was offered a contract. Eddie Howe, then manager of Bournemouth said, "He's got great talent and great feet and can certainly cross a ball. I've taken a long-term view and you've got to look to the future".

Despite the strong interest from Bournemouth, Felipe Martins opted to join FC Winterthur in Switzerland in January 2009.[3] His form with Winterthur brought Felipe to the attention of bigger Swiss clubs. At the end of the season, he joined FC Lugano and remained at the club for three seasons, scoring a total of seven goals in 50 games. In 2011, he was loaned out to FC Wohlen, where he tallied two goals in 15 games.

Montreal Impact

Felipe Martins signed with expansion side Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer on 21 December 2011.[4] In his first season with Montreal he appeared in 30 league games scoring 4 goals and led the Impact with 10 assists. His first MLS goal came in a 2–0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on 5 May 2012. He would miss the final two matches of the season due to surgery for a sports related hernia.[5] Felipe had a solid 2013 season in which he appeared in 32 league matches scoring 5 goals and 8 assists. He helped the club capture the 2013 Canadian Championship scoring Montreal's first goal in a 2–2 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps on 29 May 2013.[6] Felipe made his CONCACAF Champions League debut in August and featured in three of Montreal's group stage matches. In September 2013, Felipe was listed 13th in the MLS' 24 under 24 series, which ranked the league's top young players.[7] Felipe continued his fine play for Montreal during the 2014 season as he appeared in 31 league matches scoring 3 goals and 6 assists. His goal in second half stoppage time of the second leg of the 2014 Canadian Championship final against Toronto FC at Stade Saputo on 4 June 2014 gave Montreal a 2–1 aggregate victory and a second consecutive Canadian Championship.[8] Felipe was a part of the Impact squad that made the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League Finals but only participated in the group stage as he was traded to the New York Red Bulls before the knock-out rounds.

New York Red Bulls

On 27 January 2015 it was announced that Felipe Martins had been traded to New York Red Bulls along with the top spot in the allocation order from the Montreal Impact, in exchange for Eric Alexander, Ambroise Oyongo, and an international player spot.[9] Felipe reunited with his former Montreal manager, Jesse Marsch. The following day New York used the newly acquired top allocation ranking to sign midfielder Sacha Kljestan.[10] Felipe made his debut for New York on 8 March 2015 appearing as a starter in a 1–1 draw at Sporting Kansas City.[11] On 26 April 2015 Felipe scored his first goal for New York in a 1–1 draw against the LA Galaxy.[12] On 9 August 2015 Felipe scored his second goal of the season in a 2–0 derby victory over New York City FC.[13] On 20 September 2015 Felipe opened the scoring for New York with a 40-yard blast in a 2–0 victory over Portland Timbers.[14] Felipe finished the season playing in every game during the Red Bulls campaign, including 34 league matches, 3 Open Cup matches and 4 MLS Cup matches. His consistent play in the midfield with partners, Sacha Kljestan and Dax McCarty lead New York to their second Supporters' Shield in three years.[15]

On 19 March 2016, Felipe Martins helped New York to a come from behind victory over Houston Dynamo, scoring the equalizing goal in the 78th minute on a strike from 20 yards out and netting the game winner on a free kick minutes later in the 4–3 victory.[16] Three days later, Felipe was named as the MLS Player of the Week for his performance.[17] On 29 April 2016, Felipe helped New York to a 4–0 victory against FC Dallas scoring his third goal of the season and providing an assist.[18] Felipe scored his fourth of the season on 13 July 2016 in a 2–0 victory over Orlando City SC.[19] Felipe was named to the CONCACAF Champions League round one team of the week for his performance against Antigua GFC on 3 August.[20]

On 19 July 2017, Felipe Martins scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 5–1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.[21]

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

On 2 March 2018 it was announced that Felipe had been traded to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, along with $500,000 in Transfer Allocation Money (TAM) and an international roster spot, in exchange for Tim Parker.[22]

D.C. United

On 6 August 2019, Felipe Martins was traded to D.C. United in exchange for $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and an international roster spot.[23] His debut was in a 2–1 win against LA Galaxy on 11 August 2019.[24] Felipe tore his ACL in his right knee during practice on 1 September 2020, and is expected to be sidelined for 9 months.[25] Felipe's contract option was declined by D.C. United on 30 November 2020,[26] but he was re-signed by the club on 25 January 2021.[27]

Orlando City

On 22 November 2022, Felipe joined Orlando City as a free agent, signing a one-year contract with a club option year.[28]

International

Felipe Martins has not represented Brazil, his country of birth, at any level. Felipe was reportedly considering representing Canada internationally and applied for permanent residency, but without gaining full citizenship he could not appear for the Canada national team.[29] [30]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup[31] Continental[32] Playoffs[33] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Padova2008–09Serie C1401050
FC Winterthur2008–09Swiss Challenge League10200102
FC Lugano2009–10Swiss Challenge League2753010315
2010–1123231263
Total50761001000578
FC Wohlen (loan)2011–12Swiss Challenge League15231183
Montreal Impact2012Major League Soccer30420324
2013325213010386
20143133130374
Total93127260100010714
New York Red Bulls2015Major League Soccer3433040413
2016335104020405
2017332502030432
20180000100010
Total100109070900012510
Vancouver Whitecaps2018Major League Soccer29110301
201918100181
Total47210000000482
D.C. United (loan)2019Major League Soccer900010100
D.C. United2020700070
2021271271
Total43100001000441
2022Major League Soccer2811030321
Total28110003000321
2023Major League Soccer16010101010200
20249030120
Total25010401010320
2023MLS Next Pro100010
Career total385332531701601044436

Honours

Montreal Impact

2013, 2014

New York Red Bulls

2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Felipe . MLSsoccer.com . 26 October 2018 . 26 October 2018.
  2. http://www.bournemouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=140064 Campanholi set to sign
  3. http://www.bournemouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=140147 Cherries miss out on Campanholi
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20120111171142/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/21/montreal-bolster-midfield-brazilian-felipe-martins Montreal bolster midfield with Brazilian Felipe
  5. Web site: Felipe Martins to undergo surgery: His 2012 MLS season is over. MountRoyalSoccer.com. 13 October 2012.
  6. http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-05-29-VAN-v-MTL/recap Montreal capture Canadian Championship on away goals
  7. Web site: 24 Under 24: #13 Felipe Martins, Montreal Impact. MLSSoccer.com.
  8. http://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-06-04-montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc/recap Montreal claim 2014 title on Felipe goal
  9. http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2015/01/red-bulls-trade-alexander-oyongo-montreal-felipe-top-allocation-spot Red Bulls trade for Felipe and top spot in allocation order
  10. http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2015/01/28/red-bulls-sign-united-states-international-sacha-kljestan Red Bulls sign Kljstan
  11. News: RBNY earn hard-fought point on the road vs. Sporting Kansas City . newyorkredbulls.com . 8 March 2015.
  12. News: Felipe goal gives Red Bulls hard-fought 1–1 draw vs. LA . newyorkredbulls.com . 26 April 2015.
  13. News: New York City FC's Lampard-Pirlo-Villa axis falls to feisty Red Bulls. 10 August 2015. The Guardian. 10 August 2015.
  14. News: Match Recap: Portland Timber 0 New York Red Bulls 2. 20 August 2015. newyorkredbulls.com . 20 August 2015.
  15. Web site: New York Red Bulls win 2015 MLS Supporters' Shield. MLSSoccer.com.
  16. News: MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls 4, Houston Dynamo 3. 19 March 2016. newyorkredbulls.com . 19 March 2016.
  17. Web site: New York Red Bulls' Felipe voted MLS Player of the Week for Week 3. MLSSoccer.com.
  18. Web site: New York Red Bulls 4, FC Dallas 0: 2016 MLS Match Recap. MLSSoccer.com. 29 April 2015.
  19. Web site: Panizo, Franco. New York Red Bulls 2, Orlando City SC 0. MLSSoccer.com. 13 July 2016.
  20. Web site: New York Red Bulls' Felipe Martins and Gonzalo Veron make 2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League Team of Round 1. OnceAMetro.com. 5 August 2016.
  21. Web site: New York Red Bulls 5, San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 2017 MLS Match Recap. mlssoccer.com.
  22. Web site: Whitecaps FC acquire Felipe, $500,000, and an international roster spot from Red Bulls in exchange for Tim Parker . Vancouver Whitecaps FC . 3 March 2018 . 2 March 2018 .
  23. Web site: Vancouver Whitecaps trade veteran midfielder Felipe to DC United | MLSsoccer.com. 26 January 2021.
  24. Web site: Felipe Martins | D.C. United. 26 January 2021.
  25. Web site: 2 September 2020. D.C. United Midfielder Felipe Martins to Undergo ACL Reconstruction Surgery. 2 September 2020. dcunited.com.
  26. Web site: D.C. United Announce End-of-Season Roster Decisions | D.C. United. 26 January 2021.
  27. Web site: DC United re-sign midfielder Felipe Martins | MLSsoccer.com. 26 January 2021.
  28. Web site: Orlando City SC signs midfielder Felipe Martins . www.orlandocitysc.com.
  29. Web site: A solution for Canada's national team? Montreal Impact playmaker Felipe Martins says "Call me!" . MLSsoccer.com . 3 March 2018 . 11 September 2013 . Olivier Tremblay .
  30. Web site: Canada's Benito Floro: If Camilo, Gershon Koffie, Felipe, Hassoun Camara are serious, I'm listening . Gavin Day . MLSsoccer.com . 11 September 2013 . 3 March 2018 .
  31. Includes Coppa Italia, Swiss Cup, Canadian Championship, U.S. Open Cup
  32. Includes CONCACAF Champions League
  33. Includes Swiss Super League/Challenge League playoffs, MLS Cup Playoffs