Filipe Bento


Filipe Bento is an Angolan former footballer and manager who played in the Segunda Liga, Segunda Divisão, Portuguese Third Division, and the Canadian Professional Soccer League.

Career

Bento began his career in 1993 with S.C. Espinho in the Segunda Liga. Throughout his time in Portugal he played in the Segunda Divisao with F.C. Infesta, Lusitânia F.C., A.D. Ovarense, and A.D. Sanjoanense. He also played in the Portuguese Third Division with São João de Ver, and Valecambrense. In 2004, he went abroad to the Canadian Professional Soccer League to play with the Vaughan Shooters. In 2006, he retired from competitive football in order to serve as the assistant coach to the Shooters. In 2010, he was appointed the head coach for the organization, where he secured the Shooters a regular season title.