Filipe Luís eyes dream job – Can he beat Ancelotti? « Euro Weekly News
Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luís is emerging as a serious candidate for one of the most prestigious jobs in football: Brazil national team.
The 39-year-old has quickly made a name for himself in management, leading Flamengo on a stunning 24-game winning streak and securing three trophies since taking over as head coach in September.
Filipe Luís has already won the Brazil Cup, the Brazil Supercup, and the Carioca Championship with the Rio de Janeiro-based club.
Filipe Luís, the future manager of Brazil?
Filipe Luís ended his football career with Flamengo and then became coach for the U17 team of the club. He then stepped to the U20 team, becoming manager for the senior team on September 30, 2024.
Experts are now claiming that Luis is being considered for the Brazil national team job. Now led by Dorival Júnior, Brazil is going through tough times. The Seleção just suffered a 1-4 defeat against their historic rivals Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Brazil currently sits fourth in the South American qualifiers, behind Argentina, Uruguay, and Ecuador.
Although their World Cup participation is not at risk, the team’s performance has disappointed both fans and officials, leading them to already look for a possible replacement for the head coach.
Other contenders
While Carlo Ancelotti remains the Brazilian Football Confederation’s (CBF) top target, luring the Italian away from Real Madrid could prove difficult. Jorge Jesus, the 70-year-old Portuguese coach who is currently in charge of Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal, is another option for Brazil.
At 39, Filipe Luís is a younger, more accessible option. Football analyst Tim Vickery describes him as “a man of great intelligence” who has made a strong start to his coaching career. The question remains whether Luis is ready for such a high-pressure role, but the chance to guide Brazil to their first World Cup triumph since 2002 may be hard to resist.
Filipe Luís as a player
Born in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, Filipe Luís moved to Europe in 2004 when he signed with Ajax. He was later loaned to Real Madrid B and Deportivo La Coruña before joining Atlético Madrid in 2010. Except for one season (2014–2015) at Chelsea, Luís played for Simeone’s team until 2019, winning six trophies and reaching two Champions League finals.
In his later years, he played for Flamengo, where he retired in 2023. On the international stage, he earned 44 caps for Brazil, scoring two goals.
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