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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Coutinho and the second or paternal family name is Correia.
Philippe Coutinho
Coutinho after scoring against Swansea City in 2013
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)[1]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
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 46 (8)
International career‡
2009–2010 Brazil U17 5 (3)
2011–2012 Brazil U20 7 (3)
2010– Brazil 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2014
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 August 2011

Philippe Coutinho Correia (Template:IPA-pt; born 12 June 1992) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool and the Brazil national team.

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.[2] 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 in training with 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]

On 27 August 2010, he made his official debut in an Inter jersey as a substitute during the Nerazzurri's 2–0 defeat at the hands of Atlético Madrid in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup. 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 Inter 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 Inter from a free-kick that curled above the wall and into the net in a game that Inter 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 Ricky Álvarez to place the ball into the bottom left corner of the net to give Inter a 2–0 lead. 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.

During 2011–12, he struggled to establish himself in the Inter first team and was loaned out to RCD Espanyol.

Espanyol (loan)

On 30 January 2012, Coutinho joined Spanish side Espanyol on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season.[3] On 4 February 2012, Coutinho made his first appearance for Espanyol in a 3–3 draw with Athletic Club. 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.[4] He continued his fine form as he scored a sublime volley against Racing Santander and a well placed free kick against Málaga. 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.

Liverpool

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.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7][8]

2012–13

He made his debut on 11 February 2013, replacing Stewart Downing in the 78th minute of a 2–0 defeat against West Bromwich Albion at Anfield.[9] 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 Suárez[10] 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 away victory of 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. Coutinho won Player of the Month for Liverpool in March. 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.[11] Coutinho scored Liverpool's final goal of the season against Queens Park Rangers in Jamie Carragher's final match for the club. Jordon Ibe began a twisting run before setting the ball off to the Brazilian, who executed a fine driven shot into the bottom left corner from 30 yards out; Ibe was credited with the assist on his Liverpool debut.[12]

2013–14

Coutinho (centre) training at Anfield with Raheem Sterling (left) and José Enrique (right)

On 16 September 2013, Coutinho injured his shoulder against Swansea City after a clash with Ashley Williams .[13] He was restored to the starting line-up for the 4–0 victory over Fulham at Anfield on 9 November. On 23 November, Coutinho scored the opening goal of the Merseyside derby in the 5th minute. Coutinho created his first assist of the season with a corner in the 5–1 thrashing of Norwich City at Anfield. On 26 December, he scored the first half opening goal at Manchester City from a tight angle before City scored twice in the same half to win the game. On 30 March, Coutinho scored the third goal of a 4–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

Coutinho being challenged by Stoke City's Marc Wilson in August 2013

On 13 April 2014, Coutinho scored the winning goal in a 3–2 win against Manchester City close to the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster. The result put Liverpool seven points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with four matches remaining. Manchester City, however, had six matches remaining (two games in hand).[14]

Coutinho has been mainly playing in central midfield and has earned praised for many pundits due to his long and accuracte passing from midfield..[15]

Style of play

Considered to be an archetypal Brazilian number 10 with 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 former Espanyol manager Mauricio Pochettino,[16] and has been highly praised by fellow Liverpool teammates.

International career

A key player in the Brazilian squad that won the 2009 South American Under-17 Football Championship scoring three goals, Coutinho made his first senior appearance in a Brazil shirt on 7 October 2010, starting in a friendly match against Iran.[17]

Career statistics

As of 11 May 2014[18]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vasco da Gama 2009 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
2010 7 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 14 2
Total 19 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 26 2
Internazionale 2010–11 13 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 20 1
2011–12 5 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 11 1
2012–13 10 1 0 0 0 0 9 2 19 3
Total 28 3 3 0 0 0 19 2 50 5
Espanyol (loan) 2011–12 16 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 5
Total 16 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 5
Liverpool 2012–13 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 3
2013–14 33 5 3 0 1 0 0 0 37 5
Total 46 8 3 0 1 0 0 0 50 8
Career total 109 17 13 1 1 0 19 2 142 20

Honours

Player

Vasco da Gama
Internazionale
Brazil U17
Brazil U20

Individual

References

  1. ^ http://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team/player/philippe-coutinho
  2. ^ "Coutinho, 4 milioni per il Pato di Moratti". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 23 July 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  3. ^ Coutinho ja és jugador de l'Espanyol. Rcdespanyol.cat (30 January 2012). Retrieved on 25 March 2013.
  4. ^ 5–1: Master piece. Rcdespanyol.cat (12 March 2012). Retrieved on 25 March 2013.
  5. ^ Pearce, James (29 January 2013). "Philippe Coutinho set for medical as he closes in on move for Liverpool FC". Liverpool Echo.
  6. ^ Smith, Ben (26 January 2013). "Liverpool agree a deal for Inter Milan's Philipe Coutinho". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Reds confirm Coutinho deal". Liverpoolfc.com. 30 January 2013.
  8. ^ "New boy handed vacant No.10 shirt". Liverpoolfc.com. 30 January 2013.
  9. ^ "Liverpool 0–2 West Brom" BBC Sport. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  10. ^ "Liverpool 5–0 Swansea" BBC Sport. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Coutinho grabs only goal to send retiring Carragher out on a high". Daily Mail. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  13. ^ "Huge blow for Liverpool with Coutinho missing until the end of October with shoulder injury". Daily Mail. 18 September 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  14. ^ "Liverpool 3-2 Man City". BBC. 13 April 2014.
  15. ^ "Liverpool 3-2 Man City". BBC. 13 April 2014.
  16. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21805388
  17. ^ "Iran 0 Brazil 3". Goal.com. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  18. ^ Philipe Coutinho at Soccerbase
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