Felipe Pereira

Leadership isn’t always about being the loudest voice in the room…

Sometimes, it’s about listening, understanding, and showing up when it matters.

As General Manager of Naples United FC, I don’t want to lead from a distance. I want to be in the huddle—feeling the energy, understanding the challenges, and reminding our players that someone believes in them. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to listen to Coach Vicente as he encourages the team, provides direction, and helps our players stay focused and confident.

Behind every jersey is a person with dreams, sacrifices, struggles, and a reason to keep pushing forward.

I may never score the winning goal or make the game-saving tackle, but if encouragement, understanding, or simply showing up helps someone believe in themselves, then I’m doing something that matters.

Titles don’t make leaders. The impact we have on people does.

I hope these players remember not my title, but that I cared, believed in them, and stood beside them.

That’s the kind of person I aspire to be, and I strive to apply that same principle in my role at Naples United FC. 🩵⚽

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