Avaí bolsters squad with former Flamengo player in bid for Serie B promotion!
Avaí is on the verge of adding a significant reinforcement to its attack for the remainder of the Serie B season. The club has signed a pre-contract with 29-year-old forward Felipe Vizeu, who was previously playing for Sporting Cristal in Peru. Vizeu is expected to arrive in Florianópolis in the coming days for medical exams and to finalize his contract, as confirmed by ge.
Vizeu: An Experienced Return
This will be Felipe Vizeu’s second stint with a club in Santa Catarina. Between 2023 and 2024, he played for Criciúma, where he rediscovered his form and stood out with six goals and one assist in 2023, followed by seven goals and one assist the following season. His recent career also includes a spell at Remo in 2025, with five goals in 26 matches, and his most recent adventure in Peruvian football, where he scored eight goals in 29 games for Sporting Cristal. His last appearance was on May 20th in the Copa Libertadores.
International Career and Notable Spells
Felipe Vizeu’s career is marked by stints at several well-known clubs. A product of Flamengo’s youth academy, the forward got his first opportunity in European football with Italy’s Udinese. He then moved on to teams such as Grêmio, Akhmat Grozny (Russia), Ceará, Yokohama (Japan), Sheriff (Moldova), and Atlético-GO, demonstrating an extensive resume in both national and international football.
Avaí’s Upcoming Challenges
With Felipe Vizeu’s imminent arrival, Avaí aims to boost its Serie B campaign. The “Leão da Ilha” (Island Lion) already has its schedule set for the coming weeks, facing important challenges that could define its future in the competition:
* Juventude vs Avaí | 07/28 | 7:30 PM BRT | Alfredo Jaconi
* Avaí vs CRB | 08/11 | 7:30 PM BRT | Ressacada
* Operário-PR vs Avaí | 08/16 | 11 AM BRT | Germano Krüger
* Avaí vs Sport | 08/19 | 7:30 PM BRT | Ressacada
The expectation is that Vizeu’s experience and finishing ability will significantly benefit the Avaí squad in their fight for promotion to Serie A. Fans hope the forward can replicate the strong performances that made him a standout in Brazilian football.
