# Pedro Felipe (footballer, born 2004)
**Pedro Felipe de Jesus Gomes** (born 2004), known as Pedro Felipe, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Racing Santander of LaLiga. Born in Itajuípe, in the state of Bahia, he came through the youth systems of [Esporte Clube Vitória](https://www.edgepedia.org/esporte-clube-vitoria) and Palmeiras before moving to Italy with Juventus, and signed for Racing in August 2026.[1](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/) • [2](https://as.com/futbol/primera/oficial-pedro-felipe-ya-es-del-racing-f202608-n/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Pedro Felipe de Jesus Gomes[1](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/) |
| Born | 2004, Itajuípe, Bahia, Brazil[1](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/) |
| Position | Centre-back (defender), right-footed[3](https://www.transfermarkt.us/pedro-felipe/profil/spieler/1082581) |
| Height | 1.90 m per Sofascore; 1.89 m per Transfermarkt[4](https://www.sofascore.com/pt/football/player/pedro-felipe/1485292) • [3](https://www.transfermarkt.us/pedro-felipe/profil/spieler/1082581) |
| Current club | Real Racing Club (Racing Santander), shirt number 22, contract to 30 June 2030[4](https://www.sofascore.com/pt/football/player/pedro-felipe/1485292) |
| Youth honors | Copa do Brasil Sub-20 2022 and Campeonato Paulista U20 2023 with Palmeiras[1](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/) |
| Transfer to Racing | Permanent move from Juventus announced 4 August 2026, fee reported at 500,000 euros[2](https://as.com/futbol/primera/oficial-pedro-felipe-ya-es-del-racing-f202608-n/) • [4](https://www.sofascore.com/pt/football/player/pedro-felipe/1485292) |
## Early career in Brazil
Pedro Felipe began playing in the youth sector of Esporte Clube Vitória, a club based in [Salvador, Bahia](https://www.edgepedia.org/salvador-bahia). While still a minor he moved on loan to Palmeiras' U20 team, where he won several youth trophies, including the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 in 2022 and the Campeonato Paulista U20 in 2023. Across 18 games in that stage he scored one goal and provided two assists, which drew the attention of Juventus.[1](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/)
## Juventus and Sassuolo
In January 2024 he joined Juventus Next Gen, the club's U23 team playing in [Serie C](https://www.edgepedia.org/serie-c), on loan from Palmeiras. He made 8 appearances between the league and the Serie C playoffs in his first six months, and played 10 times in the 2024/25 season despite a serious injury. Juventus then signed him permanently, with Transfermarkt recording his permanent registration on 3 February 2025 and a contract extension dated 4 February 2025 running to 30 June 2029.[1](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/) • [3](https://www.transfermarkt.us/pedro-felipe/profil/spieler/1082581)
In the first half of the 2025/26 season he made 16 appearances for the U23 side, scoring 2 goals, and was called up 14 times to the Juventus first team for [Serie A](https://www.edgepedia.org/serie-a) and [Coppa Italia](https://www.edgepedia.org/coppa-italia) matches without recording a senior appearance for the club. On 2 February 2026 he joined U.S. Sassuolo Calcio on loan, with an option to buy and a counter-option for Juventus.[1](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/) • [4](https://www.sofascore.com/pt/football/player/pedro-felipe/1485292) With Sassuolo he made 3 Serie A appearances, recording 1 assist in 134 minutes.[5](https://fieldinsider.com/scout-report/pedro-felipe-de-jesus-gomes-415064)
## Racing Santander
On 4 August 2026 Racing Santander completed the permanent signing of Pedro Felipe from Juventus, paying a reported transfer fee of 500,000 euros and agreeing a contract until 30 June 2030; he was presented as the club's fifth signing of the 2026/27 season, its first in LaLiga.[2](https://as.com/futbol/primera/oficial-pedro-felipe-ya-es-del-racing-f202608-n/) • [4](https://www.sofascore.com/pt/football/player/pedro-felipe/1485292) Racing's sporting director Chema Aragón, who pushed for the signing, described what the club expected from him as "contundencia, envergadura y pie en la defensa", strength, reach, and a foot in defense.[6](https://as.com/futbol/primera/pedro-felipe-tengo-buena-salida-de-balon-f202608-n/)
At his presentation at El Sardinero on 11 August 2026, Pedro Felipe said, "Creo que tengo buena salida de balón", I think I have good ball-playing ability, and promised commitment to the supporters. He had a delayed preseason after suffering a renal colic near the end of his vacation, with the club expecting him to reach full fitness within two to three weeks.[6](https://as.com/futbol/primera/pedro-felipe-tengo-buena-salida-de-balon-f202608-n/) On 18 August 2026 Racing confirmed a microtear of muscle fibers in the hamstring of his right thigh, diagnosed by the club's medical provider ASISA.[7](https://cadenaser.com/cantabria/2026/08/18/el-racing-informa-sobre-la-lesion-de-pedro-felipe-que-sufre-una-microrrotura-radio-santander/) He returned to full training on 26 August 2026, the same day Matteo Prati trained with the group for the first time.[8](https://cadenaser.com/cantabria/2026/08/26/pedro-felipe-regresa-el-dia-del-estreno-de-matteo-prati-con-el-racing-radio-santander/)
## Playing style
Spanish reports describe Pedro Felipe as a right-footed center-back of 1.90 m who stands out for his physical presence, aerial play, and long ball distribution; in his own words, his strength is his ball-playing ability.[9](https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-racing-ultima-el-fichaje-de-pedro-felipe-central-de-la-juventus-f202607-n/) • [6](https://as.com/futbol/primera/pedro-felipe-tengo-buena-salida-de-balon-f202608-n/) In the [Football Manager](https://www.edgepedia.org/football-manager) 2026 scouting database his best in-possession role is listed as a no-nonsense center-back, with a current-ability rating of 67 and a potential assessment of "can still improve".[10](https://www.fmscout.com/player/2000153028/pedro-felipe.html)
## References
1. [Pedro Felipe is a new black&green player! U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, 2 February 2026](https://www.sassuolocalcio.it/en/first-team/pedro-felipe-is-a-new-blackgreen-player/)
2. [Oficial: Pedro Felipe ya es del Racing, AS.com, 4 August 2026](https://as.com/futbol/primera/oficial-pedro-felipe-ya-es-del-racing-f202608-n/)
3. [Pedro Felipe, player profile, Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.us/pedro-felipe/profil/spieler/1082581)
4. [Estatísticas e avaliações do Pedro Felipe, Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/pt/football/player/pedro-felipe/1485292)
5. [Pedro Felipe, Stats, Rating & Scouting Report, Field Insider](https://fieldinsider.com/scout-report/pedro-felipe-de-jesus-gomes-415064)
6. [Pedro Felipe: "Tengo buena salida de balón", AS.com, 11 August 2026](https://as.com/futbol/primera/pedro-felipe-tengo-buena-salida-de-balon-f202608-n/)
7. [El Racing informa sobre la lesión de Pedro Felipe, Cadena SER, 18 August 2026](https://cadenaser.com/cantabria/2026/08/18/el-racing-informa-sobre-la-lesion-de-pedro-felipe-que-sufre-una-microrrotura-radio-santander/)
8. [Pedro Felipe regresa el día del estreno de Matteo Prati con el Racing, Cadena SER, 26 August 2026](https://cadenaser.com/cantabria/2026/08/26/pedro-felipe-regresa-el-dia-del-estreno-de-matteo-prati-con-el-racing-radio-santander/)
9. [el racing ultima el fichaje de pedro felipe, central de la juventus](https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-racing-ultima-el-fichaje-de-pedro-felipe-central-de-la-juventus-f202607-n/)
10. [Pedro Felipe, FM26 profile, FM Scout](https://www.fmscout.com/player/2000153028/pedro-felipe.html)
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