Felipe Seymour
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Felipe Ignacio Seymour Dobud (born July 23, 1987 in Pirque
, Santiago
, Chile
) is a Chilean football midfielder. He currently plays for Genoa
of the Italian Serie A
.
In 2004, after Adidas Reality, Seymour began his career on the youth squad of Universidad de Chile at age 17.
Under the management of Arturo Salah
, Seymour was on the bench for most games, but on October 21, he came off the bench in the Chilean football derby
(called "Superclásico") against Colo-Colo
. In 2008, his status as a substitute did not change. In Apertura 2008 he played in only five matches where he came off the bench. In Copa Chile 2008-09, he played in the starting lineup against the Santiago Wanderers in a 1-0 away loss in Estadio Regional Chiledeportes.
After the resignation of Arturo Salah and the arrival of Sergio Markarian
, Seymour had more continuity in the starting lineup, and a good season for both him and the team resulted in a victory in Torneo Apertura 2009. Then with the arrival of Jose Basualdo
, Seymour was frequently in the starting lineup. In Clásico Universitario he scored a goal against Universidad Católica
in a 3-2 home loss.
In 2010 with the arrival of the Uruguayan coach Gerardo Pelusso
, he became a key player for the club.
In Copa Libertadores 2010, he scored two long-distance goals. One took place against Flamengo
in Estadio Monumental David Arellano
in a 2-1 home victory in front of 30,000 spectators. The other was in a game against Alianza Lima
in the last minute in the round of 16 for Copa Libertadores, when the team was losing on the global result. He was in matches on other occasions, against Huachipato
on February 9 for the fourth week in Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso
in a 3-0 home victory, and Cobresal on September 5 for the twenty-second week in Estadio El Cobre
in a 2-1 away victory.
. He have been compared with David Pizarro
of Roma by the Italian press.
On September 18, 2011 Seymour made his Genoa debut against Lazio and Genoa beat Lazio 2-1. He played the whole 90 minutes.
in a tournament in Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia against teams from Oceania
. It is rumored that in the game against Ecuador
, Felipe Seymour was nominated but not selected, though Marcelo Bielsa
considered him as an alternate.
Pirque
Pirque is a commune of Chile in Cordillera Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region; it is located 2.8 kilometers SE of Puente Alto and 21.3 kilometers SSE of the center of Santiago. It is situated in a mountain chain.-Demographics:...
, Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
) is a Chilean football midfielder. He currently plays for Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
of the Italian Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
.
Early career
Seymour began his football career on a Chilean reality television show called "Adidas Selection Team". On the show, players from different professional clubs' youth squads were joined together to form a team to play against different schools in the Chilean Metropolitan area. The team beat all the schools it played except the last, which was San Ignacio. San Ignacio beat "Team Adidas" with five goals scored by Felipe Seymour. After that Seymour was signed by the Universidad de Chile's youth squad.In 2004, after Adidas Reality, Seymour began his career on the youth squad of Universidad de Chile at age 17.
Universidad de Chile
His Universidad de Chile professional debut was in late 2006 against Palestino.Under the management of Arturo Salah
Arturo Salah
Arturo Salah Cassani is a Chilean former football player, who currently is an unemployed manager. He is of Palestinian background. Lastly he managed the Universidad de Chile. As a player, Salah played for Audax, Universidad Católica, Universidad de Chile and Palestino.-Manager career:He began his...
, Seymour was on the bench for most games, but on October 21, he came off the bench in the Chilean football derby
Chilean football derby
The Chilean Football Derby is the most important rivalry in Chilean football. It is contested between Colo-Colo and Universidad de Chile....
(called "Superclásico") against Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
. In 2008, his status as a substitute did not change. In Apertura 2008 he played in only five matches where he came off the bench. In Copa Chile 2008-09, he played in the starting lineup against the Santiago Wanderers in a 1-0 away loss in Estadio Regional Chiledeportes.
After the resignation of Arturo Salah and the arrival of Sergio Markarian
Sergio Markarián
Sergio Apraham Markarián is a Uruguayan-Armenian football coach. Currently, he is the head coach of the national football team of Peru.-Early life:...
, Seymour had more continuity in the starting lineup, and a good season for both him and the team resulted in a victory in Torneo Apertura 2009. Then with the arrival of Jose Basualdo
José Basualdo
José Horacio Basualdo is a retired Argentinian football midfielder.-Career:Pepe Basualdo won several Argentine and international titles with both Vélez Sársfield and Boca Juniors.-International career:...
, Seymour was frequently in the starting lineup. In Clásico Universitario he scored a goal against Universidad Católica
Universidad Católica
Universidad Católica is Spanish for "Catholic university". There are a number of Catholic universities in Spanish-speaking countries that use this term in their names, such as:* In Argentina:** Universidad Católica Argentina, in Buenos Aires...
in a 3-2 home loss.
In 2010 with the arrival of the Uruguayan coach Gerardo Pelusso
Gerardo Pelusso
Gerardo Cono Pelusso Boyrie, better known as Gerardo Pelusso , is a Uruguayan football manager. It was chosen in the season 2006 as the best coach in the country in all the sport disciplines by the Uruguayan Olympic Committee.-Clubs:-Regionals:-Nacionals:-External links:...
, he became a key player for the club.
In Copa Libertadores 2010, he scored two long-distance goals. One took place against Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
in Estadio Monumental David Arellano
Estadio Monumental David Arellano
Estadio Monumental is a football stadium in Santiago, Chile. Completed in 1989, the stadium has a current spectator capacity of 45,000. Originally, the stadium could hold up to 65,000 spectators but that was dramatically reduced for security reasons...
in a 2-1 home victory in front of 30,000 spectators. The other was in a game against Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima
Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success...
in the last minute in the round of 16 for Copa Libertadores, when the team was losing on the global result. He was in matches on other occasions, against Huachipato
Club Deportivo Huachipato
Club Deportivo Huachipato, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Talcahuano. The club was founded June 7, 1947 and plays in the top level of the Chilean football league system, the Primera División. Their home games are played at the Estadio CAP, which has a capacity of 10,500...
on February 9 for the fourth week in Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso
Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso
Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso is a multi-purpose stadium in Coquimbo, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the home stadium of Coquimbo Unido. The former stadium was inaugurated on July 1, 1970 and hold 17,750 people....
in a 3-0 home victory, and Cobresal on September 5 for the twenty-second week in Estadio El Cobre
Estadio El Cobre
Estadio El Cobre is a multi-use stadium in El Salvador, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportes Cobresal. The stadium holds 20,752 people, which is more than twice the population of El Salvador, and was built in 1980....
in a 2-1 away victory.
Genoa
In May 2011, the Italian diary Gazzetta dello sport confirmed the transfer of the Chilean player to GenoaGenoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
. He have been compared with David Pizarro
David Pizarro
David Marcelo Pizarro Cortés is a Chilean football Midfielder. Pizarro. He also plays for the Chile national team, for which he won the Bronze medal at 2000 Summer Olympics, at Sydney...
of Roma by the Italian press.
On September 18, 2011 Seymour made his Genoa debut against Lazio and Genoa beat Lazio 2-1. He played the whole 90 minutes.
International career
Felipe Seymour has been selected to play for ChileChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
in a tournament in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia against teams from Oceania
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
. It is rumored that in the game against Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
, Felipe Seymour was nominated but not selected, though Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera is an Argentine association football coach and former defender, born in Rosario, Santa Fe...
considered him as an alternate.