Filipe Teixeira
Encyclopedia
Filipe de Andrade Teixeira (born 2 October 1980 in Paris
, France
) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for FC Rapid Bucureşti in Romania
, as an attacking midfielder.
, being an automatic first-choice for the club since the age of 18.
After a career-best nine goals in 2000–01 season, he returned to his nation of birth – his parents were Portuguese
immigrants – and signed with second level
club FC Istres
.
side in his only season, Teixeira joined the top flight
after being transferred to Paris Saint-Germain F.C. where he teamed up with Brazil
's Ronaldinho
, being rarely used during his spell with the capital
club (18 league appearances in three years, although only two were spent with the team).
Teixeira then returned to Portugal, making his first division debuts at Vítor Pontes's União de Leiria, on loan, and playing alongside compatriots Hugo Almeida
and Luís Filipe. At the season's end, he went back to PSG, and teamed up with two more countrymen: Pauleta
and Hugo Leal
.
Another move to Portugal followed, as he signed for Académica de Coimbra. With the Students, he only missed five league game in two seasons combined, helping the team to consecutive 13th-place finishes (the competition changed from 18 to 16 clubs for the 2006–07 campaign).
on 17 July 2007 for a fee of £
600,000, signing a three-year contract. He made his pre-season debut one week later against Northampton Town
, scoring twice. His competitive debut came in a 2–1 defeat at Burnley
, on the opening day of the 2007–08 season.
Teixeira scored his first goal for Albion in a 2–0 home win over Barnsley
, on 1 September 2007. His performances in midfield during that month earned him a place on the shortlist for Championship Player of the Month, although the award eventually went to Watford
's Darius Henderson
.
Teixeira was stretchered off after 18 minutes of WBA's 3–0 home win against Plymouth Argyle
in early March 2008, when he landed awkwardly following a clash with Gary Sawyer
. Initial scans on the player's knee suggested that he had suffered cruciate ligament
damage and was "likely to miss the rest of the campaign". The prognosis proved correct and Teixeira returned to Portugal to have an operation, before undergoing rehabilitation at former club Académica; As Albion promoted to the Premier League, he contributed with five goals in 30 games.
On 31 January 2010, having appeared scarcely for WBA following his return from injury, Teixeira joined fellow level two club Barnsley, on loan until the rest of the season
.
side FC Metalurh Donetsk
on a two-year contract, after being granted a free transfer from West Bromwich. He teamed up at the club with compatriots China
and Mário Sérgio
. In February of the following year, however, he was loaned to FC Braşov
in Romania
, for six-months.
Teixeira continued in Romania and its top division
for the 2011–12 season
, signing for FC Rapid Bucureşti.
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) is a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for FC Rapid Bucureşti in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, as an attacking midfielder.
Early years
Teixeira started his career with F.C. Felgueiras in the Portuguese second divisionLiga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, being an automatic first-choice for the club since the age of 18.
After a career-best nine goals in 2000–01 season, he returned to his nation of birth – his parents were Portuguese
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
immigrants – and signed with second level
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
club FC Istres
FC Istres
Football Club Istres Ouest Provence is a French association football club based in Istres. The club was formed in 1920 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2008–09 season. Istres plays its home matches at the...
.
Paris SG
Although he appeared sparingly for the Bouches-du-RhôneBouches-du-Rhône
Bouches-du-Rhône is a department in the south of France named after the mouth of the Rhône River. It is the most populous department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its INSEE and postal code is 13.-History of the department:...
side in his only season, Teixeira joined the top flight
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
after being transferred to Paris Saint-Germain F.C. where he teamed up with Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
's Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year...
, being rarely used during his spell with the capital
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
club (18 league appearances in three years, although only two were spent with the team).
Teixeira then returned to Portugal, making his first division debuts at Vítor Pontes's União de Leiria, on loan, and playing alongside compatriots Hugo Almeida
Hugo Almeida
Hugo Miguel Pereira de Almeida is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K. in Turkey, as a centre forward.After failing to establish himself at F.C...
and Luís Filipe. At the season's end, he went back to PSG, and teamed up with two more countrymen: Pauleta
Pauleta
Pedro Miguel Carreiro Resendes, OIH , commonly known as Pauleta , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a striker....
and Hugo Leal
Hugo Leal
Hugo Miguel Ribeiro Leal is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Vitória de Setúbal in the Portuguese first division.A central midfielder, he is also a reliable set piece taker...
.
Another move to Portugal followed, as he signed for Académica de Coimbra. With the Students, he only missed five league game in two seasons combined, helping the team to consecutive 13th-place finishes (the competition changed from 18 to 16 clubs for the 2006–07 campaign).
West Bromwich
Teixeira completed a move to West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
on 17 July 2007 for a fee of £
Pound sign
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600,000, signing a three-year contract. He made his pre-season debut one week later against Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
, scoring twice. His competitive debut came in a 2–1 defeat at Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
, on the opening day of the 2007–08 season.
Teixeira scored his first goal for Albion in a 2–0 home win over Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
, on 1 September 2007. His performances in midfield during that month earned him a place on the shortlist for Championship Player of the Month, although the award eventually went to Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
's Darius Henderson
Darius Henderson
Darius Alexis Henderson is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Millwall.-Reading:...
.
Teixeira was stretchered off after 18 minutes of WBA's 3–0 home win against Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
in early March 2008, when he landed awkwardly following a clash with Gary Sawyer
Gary Sawyer
Gary Dean Sawyer is an English footballer who plays for Football League Two club Bristol Rovers as a defender, having previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Weymouth, Exeter City and Bristol City.-Playing career:...
. Initial scans on the player's knee suggested that he had suffered cruciate ligament
Cruciate ligament
Cruciate ligaments are pairs of ligaments arranged like a letter X. They occur in several joints of the body, such as the knee...
damage and was "likely to miss the rest of the campaign". The prognosis proved correct and Teixeira returned to Portugal to have an operation, before undergoing rehabilitation at former club Académica; As Albion promoted to the Premier League, he contributed with five goals in 30 games.
On 31 January 2010, having appeared scarcely for WBA following his return from injury, Teixeira joined fellow level two club Barnsley, on loan until the rest of the season
2009–10 Football League
The Football League 2009–10, called the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons, was the 110th completed season of the Football League. It began in August 2009 and concluded in May 2010, with the promotion play-off finals. The Football League is contested through three Divisions. The...
.
Later years
On 22 June 2010, aged nearly 30, Teixeira joined UkrainianUkraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
side FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk
FC Metalurh Donetsk is a Ukrainian professional football club from the city of Donetsk. The club currently plays in the Ukrainian Premier League.- Pre-history :...
on a two-year contract, after being granted a free transfer from West Bromwich. He teamed up at the club with compatriots China
João Pedro Santos Gonçalves
João Pedro dos Santos Gonçalves , aka China, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Metalurh Donetsk in Ukraine, as a left defender.-External links:**...
and Mário Sérgio
Mário Sérgio (Portuguese footballer)
Mário Sérgio Leal Nogueira , known as Mário Sérgio, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Metalurh Donetsk in the Ukrainian first division, as a right defender.-Club career:...
. In February of the following year, however, he was loaned to FC Braşov
FC Brasov
Fotbal Club Brașov is a professional football club based in the city of Brașov, Romania. They were founded in 1936, and since then they have spent 41 season in the top-flight. Brașov kits are yellow-black, and they play their home matches on the Silviu Ploeșteanu stadium.-Early modern football in...
in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, for six-months.
Teixeira continued in Romania and its top division
Liga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
for the 2011–12 season
2011–12 Liga I
The 2011–12 Liga I is the ninety-fourth season of Liga I, the top-level football league of Romania. It began on 22 July 2011 and will end on 19 May 2012...
, signing for FC Rapid Bucureşti.