Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Monday announced the signing of midfielder Felipe from Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense on a full transfer.
The 26-year-old has spent most of this season on loan to Brazilian Serie B side Ceara, where he has scored four goals in 28 appearances.
Felipe previously represented Brazil at the Under-19 level, coming to Japan in 2008 to take part in the Sendai Cup International Youth Football Tournament.