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Philippe CoutinhoBrazilian footballer, attacking midfielder
Date of Birth: 12.06.1992
Country:  Brazil |
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Biography of Philippe Coutinho
Early Life and CareerPhilippe Coutinho, a Brazilian attacking midfielder, currently plays for the club "Liverpool" and the Brazilian national team. He can also play as a winger on both the left and right flanks. Coutinho started his football career at the youth team of "Vasco da Gama" and played there from 1999 to 2008. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and is known for his playmaking abilities.
Move to Inter Milan
In the summer of 2008, at the age of 16, Coutinho was bought by Inter Milan for €3.8 million. However, due to Italian and FIFA laws, he was not eligible to play for the Milan club until he turned 18. As a result, he remained with the Brazilian team on loan for the next two years. On July 15, just three days after his 18th birthday, Coutinho joined Inter Milan at their training base and was officially presented as a player for the club on July 19. He scored his first goal for Inter on May 8, 2011, in a match against Fiorentina.
Move to Liverpool
On January 30, 2013, Coutinho signed a long-term contract with Liverpool. According to English press reports, the deal was worth £8.5 million. He was named the best player of Liverpool in the 2014/15 season and was also included in the symbolic team of the year. In January 2017, he extended his contract with the club for five years. On April 8, 2017, after scoring a goal in a match against Stoke City, Coutinho became the highest-scoring Brazilian player in the history of the English Premier League.
International Career
In April 2009, Coutinho was called up to the Brazilian Under-17 national team. He played 5 matches in the tournament and scored 3 goals. In 2011, he was called up by coach Ney Franco to the Under-20 World Cup held in Colombia. He scored a penalty in the second match against Austria and scored a brace against Panama. Coutinho made his debut for the senior national team on October 7, 2010, when he was only 18 years old.
Achievements
With "Vasco da Gama": - Champion (Series B): 2009With Inter Milan:
- Winner of the Italian Cup: 2011
- Winner of the FIFA Club World Cup: 2010
In addition to his club achievements, Coutinho has represented Brazil in various international tournaments, including the Under-20 World Cup and the Copa America.
