Felipe Ximenes

Sports Manager

About

A strategic, results-oriented leader with over 30 years of experience in Brazilian football management. Specialized in implementing management and governance models in clubs, with in-depth knowledge of Law 14.193/21 (the SAF Law), including preparing institutions for assessment, feasibility, and transition to the corporate model.

Having worked for some of the country's largest clubs, Felipe has consolidated his expertise in leading complex projects, restructuring football departments, and developing sustainable medium and long-term strategies.

Has been a faculty member at the CBF Academy since 2009 and created a distance learning course that has trained over 1,000 students in 20 countries. He is also a columnist for the newspaper Lance!, where he shares insights on management, performance, and the future of football.

Ximenes's career combines strategic vision, institutional coordination skills, and leadership in high-pressure environments, always focused on innovation, strengthening governance structures, and the sustainable development of Brazilian sports.

bird's-eye view photography of green soccer field with lights
bird's-eye view photography of green soccer field with lights
group of people playing soccer on soccer field

Graduation

Physical Education

Master's Degree in Education

2000 - 2004

2005 - 2006

2006 - 2007

2007 - 2008

2009 - 2013

2014

2015

2016

2020

2021 - 2022

2023

2024 - now

Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama

Superintendent of Olympic Sports Manager of the Vasco Barra Training Center

Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas

Assistant Coach - Professional Football

Cruzeiro Esporte Clube

Assistant Coach - Professional Football

AD São Caetano

Assistant Coach - Professional Football

Assistant Coach - Professional Football

Assistant Coach - Professional Football

Fluminense Football Club

Náutico Capibaribe

Clube Atlético Mineiro

Executive Manager of Youth Football Executive Manager of Professional Football

Coritiba Football Club

Superintendent of the Football Department

Fluminense Football Club

Executive Football Manager

Vitória Esporte Clube

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Executive Football Manager

Executive Football Manager

Criciúma Esporte Clube

Executive Football Manager

Goiás Esporte Clube

Executive Football Manager

Confederação Brasileira de Futebol

CBF Academy Instructor

Santos Futebol Clube

Executive Football Manager

Avaí Futebol Clube

Centro Esportivo Alagoano

Executive Football Manager

Executive Football Manager

Nanjing FC (China)

Professional Football Consultant

Joinville Esporte Clube

CEO

2010 - now

Some Achievements

Libertadores Cup

Finalist

Four-time Paranaense Champion

Goiano, Mineiro e Carioca Champion

Brazilian Serie B Champion

Promotion to série A

Santos

Coritiba

Coritiba

Goiás, Cruzeiro e Vasco

Avaí

Accomplishments

Creation of the online course:

Gestor de Futebol: os desafios de uma função

Creation of an Organizational Chart Template

Nominated as Best Executive in Brazil

MBA Teacher and Speaker

Author and columnist

+ 20 countries, 23 states and with more than 1000 students

Adopted by CONMEBOL

Award that selects the best professionals in the field

At Unicuritiba, UniCarioca e IBMEC

Book: "O certo é certo. Mesmo dando errado."

Lance!'s sports columnsit

SADE

Design and creation of the country's first football department management software.

Personal References

Available if needed.

soccer field
Read my blogposts: