Filippi started his career at Cesena. He played for its Allievi U17 youth team from 2008 to 2010.[1] Since 2010 Filippi was the member of the reserve. He scored 7 goals in 2011–12 Campionato Nazionale Primavera as team top-scorer.
Filippi made his first team debut on 7 April 2012, substituted Simone Del Nero in 64th minute. In June 2012 Filippi played hisd only game for Italy U20, against Serie D Best XI.[2]
In July 2012 he left for Forlì along with Leonardo Arrigoni.[3] In the next summer he was involved with the signing of Filippo Capitanio, which saw Filippi was sold from Cesena to Vicenza; both clubs retained 50% registration rights of Capitanio and Filippi respectively.[4] Filippi signed a 5-year contract.[5] Filippi only played twice in 2013–14 Lega Pro Prima Divisione.
In June 2014 the remaining 50% registration rights of Filippi and Capitanio were transferred to Vicenza and Cesena respectively for free.[6][7]
Filippi wore.15 shirt in 2014–15 Serie B for Vicenza.[8] In summer 2015, Filippi was released by Vicenza as a free agent 3 years earlier.[9]