Luiz Felipe Ramos, a 28-year-old Italian-Brazilian defender, joined the Olympique de Marseille during the 2025 winter mercato from Al-Ittihad. However, since his arrival, he has struggled to win in the Phocéan team. He only played two Ligue 1 matches for a total of 75 minutes of play. This situation questions, while his physical and mental condition still seems fragile.

Despite this limited playing time, Luiz Felipe does not spare any effort in training. According to The Team, he is “the first to go out on the training ground” to start the sessions. This attitude reflects a strong will to do well and to recover in Marseilles. However, his performance is hampered by persistent doubts about his physical condition.

One of the main obstacles to its integration into the Marseille workforce led by Roberto De Zerbi remains his confidence in his physical skills. According to the sports daily, “his body and especially his confidence in his physical abilities” often play him bad tricks. These frailties, both physical and mental, seem to slow down its full integration into the team.

In an attempt to regain rhythm, Luiz Felipe was aligned with OM Pro 2 in a match against Le Cannet-Rocheville in National 3. He played 45 minutes of play, a step that could fit into a progressive fitness process. The former Lazio Rome player could be present in the Olympian group for the Brest reception this Sunday at the Stade Vélodrome. However, there are still many uncertainties surrounding its general form.

The case of Luiz Felipe Ramos therefore remains a riddle in Marseille. Volunteer and committed to training, he will now have to convince on the ground to justify his winter recruitment.