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Philippe Coutinho
Coutinho playing for Internazionale in 2011
Personal information
Full name Philippe Coutinho Correia
Date of birth (1992-06-12) 12 June 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder / Winger
Team information
Current team
 Liverpool
Number 10
Youth career
1999–2008 Vasco da Gama
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Vasco da Gama 19 (1)
2010–2013 Internazionale 28 (3)
2012 → Espanyol (loan) 16 (5)
2013– Liverpool 13 (3)
International career‡
2009 Brazil U17 5 (3)
2011– Brazil U20 7 (3)
2010– Brazil 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 May 2013
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 August 2011

Philippe Coutinho Correia (Portuguese pronunciation: [fiˈlipi kowˈtʃĩj̃u]; born 12 June 1992) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liverpool and the Brazil national team. He arrived at Liverpool Football Club in January 2013.

Club career

Vasco da Gama

Coutinho started his footballing career as part of Vasco da Gama's youth system and was bought by Italian Serie A giants Internazionale in 2008, at the age of 16, for €4 million.[1] Coutinho stayed at Vasco on loan until his 18th birthday, becoming a first team player for the Brazilian side despite his young age.

Internazionale

Coutinho's move to Internazionale became effective on July 2010, after he turned 18, with new head coach Rafael Benítez and chairman Massimo Moratti being quoted saying that "Coutinho is the future of Inter".[citation needed]

He made his official debut in an Internazionale jersey as a substitute during the Nerazzurri's 2–0 defeat at the hands of Atlético Madrid in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup final on 27 August 2010. After dropping out of selection in the starting line up, he returned and proved crucial in the 3–2 win over Bayern Munich in Germany as he provided a beautiful ball for Samuel Eto'o after running at the defense, followed by Eto'o setting up Wesley Sneijder for the second Inter goal; a game which Internazionale would go onto win and progress to the Quarter Finals of the Champions League on the away goals rule.[citation needed] On 8 May 2011, he scored his first goal for Internazionale from a free-kick that curled above the wall and into the net in a game that Internazionale won 3–1 at home against Fiorentina.

His second goal for Inter came in a match against Cagliari on 19 November 2011 where Coutinho picked up a through ball from his teammate Alvarez to place the ball into the bottom left corner of the net to make it 2–0 to Internazionale. He further became involved and staked a claim for his spot when he provided an assist during a game against Fiorentina and was heavily involved in the second goal. Coutinho has overall 3 goals and 16 assist to his name including all competition for Inter. He moved in and out during year 2011-2012 at Inter and was loaned out to Espanyol.

Espanyol (loan)

On 30 January 2012, Coutinho joined Catalan side RCD Espanyol on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season.[2] Coutinho made his first appearance for RCD Espanyol on 4 February 2012 in a 3–3 draw in Bilbao. He scored his first goal for the Catalan side in the ninth minute of a game held on 11 March in a 5–1 victory against Rayo Vallecano. He scored his second goal in the 21st minute of the same game.[3] He continued his fine form as he scored a sublime volley against Racing Santander and a well placed free kick against Malaga. On 18 May 2012, Coutinho made his return to Inter and began training immediately upon arrival to the Angelo Moratti Training Facility. He was included in 20-men squad for a friendly tour to Indonesia. Those 20 players were without international duty.

Liverpool

Coutinho celebrating a goal for Liverpool against Swansea City

On 26 January 2013, Liverpool reportedly agreed a £8.5m fee with Internazionale for Coutinho, pending a medical exam and a work permit from the Home Office as he did not have enough international appearances to qualify automatically.[4] Southampton had also expressed an interest in Coutinho, who had played under Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino at Espanyol, but Coutinho said he would prefer to join Liverpool.[5] On 30 January, Liverpool confirmed the signing of Coutinho on a long-term contract after he was successful in his work permit application, and was given the number 10 shirt.[6][7] Upon joining Liverpool, Coutinho's move was welcomed by countryman Lucas Leiva, who insisted he would help Coutinho to adapt to life in England.[8] Having been settled at the club, Coutinho says he wants to become an important member at Liverpool for many years.[9]


2012–13 season

He made his debut on 11 February 2013, replacing Stewart Downing in the 78th minute of a 2–0 defeat against West Brom at Anfield.[10] Less than a week later, on 17 February he scored his first goal for Liverpool on his full debut in a 5–0 victory over Swansea City, 16 seconds into the second half, after an exquisite through ball from Luis Suarez [11] On 2 March, he set up Liverpool's first and second goals of the game in a 4–0 win against Wigan Athletic. Coutinho scored his second goal for Liverpool in a 3–1 away loss to Southampton. On 31 March, he set up Liverpool's first goal in a 2-1 away win against Aston Villa. On 27 April, he won the Man of the Match award in Liverpool's 6-0 thrashing away at Newcastle United. Coutinho ran the game for Liverpool, claiming two assists, being heavily involved in another, and winning the free-kick from which Jordan Henderson added Liverpool's sixth. On 12 May he assisted Daniel Sturridge for his second and third goals, helping Sturridge claim his first Premier League hat-trick, in a 1-3 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.[12] Coutinho scored Liverpool's final goal of the season, against QPR in Jamie Carragher's final match for the club. Jordan Ibe began a twisting run before setting the ball off to the young Brazilian, who executed a fine driven shot into the bottom left corner from 25 yards out; Ibe was credited with the assist on his Liverpool debut. Coutinho has featured prominently in Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool outfit, ending his season with 3 goals and 5 assists.

Style of play

Considered to be a prototypical Brazillian number 10 with pace, trickery, flair, fantastic vision and an eye for goal. Coutinho has been used as an offensive midfielder (trequartista), second striker and on the flanks. He has that vision and passing ability to unlock defences at will with mesmerising through balls, and does so on a consistent basis. He has been compared to Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho by Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino.[13] has been highly praised by fellow Liverpool teammates. Is especially known for unlocking defenses with through balls with help of his outer boot.


International career

A key player in the Brazilian squad that won the 2009 South American Under-17 Football Championship scoring 3 goals, Coutinho made his first senior appearance in a Brazil shirt on 7 October 2010 in a friendly match against Iran. He was left out of the Brazilian squad for the Confederations Cup in 2013, which came as a shock to many after a string of scintillating displays for Liverpool since his January transfer, scoring 3 and assisting 5 goals in only 12 starts and also being indirectly involved in many others. [14]

Personal life

Coutinho's first interest in football was spawned by following his cousin Juninho Paulista's three spells at Middlesbrough.

Career statistics

As of 19 May 2013[15]
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists
2009 Vasco da Gama Série B 12 0 - - - — 12 0 -
2010 Série A 7 1 - 7 1 - 17 3 - 0 0 - 31 5 -
2010–11 Internazionale Serie A 13 1 1 - - 6 0 1 201 1 7
2011–12 5 1 1 - 3 0 0 3 0 0 11 1 1
2011–12 Espanyol (loan) La Liga 16 5 1 - - - 16 5 6
2012–13 Internazionale Serie A 10 1 0 - - 9 2 1 19 3 1
2012–13 Liverpool Premier League 13 3 7 - - - 13 3 5
Total Brazil 19 1 - 7 1 - 17 3 - - 43 5 -
Italy 28 3 2 — 3 0 0 18 2 1 50 5 4
Spain 16 5 1 — — — 16 5 1
England 13 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 3 7
Career total 76 12 12 7 1 - 20 3 - 18 2 1 122 18 24


Player

Vasco da Gama
Internazionale
Brazil U-17
Brazil U-20

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Coutinho, 4 milioni per il Pato di Moratti". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 23 July 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  2. ^ Coutinho ja és jugador de l'Espanyol. Rcdespanyol.cat (30 January 2012). Retrieved on 25 March 2013.
  3. ^ 5–1: Master piece. Rcdespanyol.cat (12 March 2012). Retrieved on 25 March 2013.
  4. ^ Pearce, James (29 January 2013). "Philippe Coutinho set for medical as he closes in on move for Liverpool FC". Liverpool Echo.
  5. ^ Smith, Ben (26 January 2013). "Liverpool agree a deal for Inter Milan's Philipe Coutinho". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Reds confirm Coutinho deal". Liverpoolfc.com. 30 January 2013.
  7. ^ "New boy handed vacant No.10 shirt". Liverpoolfc.com. 30 January 2013.
  8. ^ "Liverpool new-boy Coutinho is a 'proper Brazilian',says Lucas". Goal.com. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  9. ^ "Coutinho: I want to become a key player for Liverpool". Goal.com. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  10. ^ "Liverpool 0–2 West Brom" BBC Sport. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  11. ^ "Liverpool 5–0 Swansea" BBC Sport. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  12. ^ "Fulham 1 Liverpool 3: Sturridge bags first hat-trick as Reds come from behind to win at the Cottage". Daily Mail. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  13. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21805388
  14. ^ "Iran 0 Brazil 3". Soccerway. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  15. ^ Philippe Coutinho at Soccerbase

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