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Philippe Coutinho Correia
	Coutinho playing for Internazionale in 2011 and 2012
Personal information
Full name	Philippe Coutinho Correia
Date of birth	12 June 1992 (age 31)
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
2009–2010	Vasco da Gama
2010–2013	Internazionale
2012	→ Espanyol (loan)
2013–	Liverpool
International career‡
2009	Brazil U17
2011–	Brazil U20
2010–	Brazil
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:00, 16 March 2013 (UTC); ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 August 2011

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Philippe Coutinho Correia (Portuguese pronunciation: [fiˈlipi kowˈtʃĩj̃u]; born 12 June 1992) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liverpool.

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 very 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 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 Traing Facility. He was included in 20-men squad for a friendly tour to Indonesia. Those 20 players were without international duty.

Liverpool

On 26 January 2013, Liverpool reportedly agreed a £6.5m 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.^[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.

International career

A key player in the Brazilian squad that won the 2009 South American Under-17 Football Championship, Coutinho made his first senior appearance in a Brazil shirt on 7 October 2010 in a friendly match against Iran.^[12] I think counthino is on of the worlds greatest midfilders and is better than ronaldhino

Career statistics - Add Assists

As of 31 March 2013^[13]

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
2009	Vasco da Gama	Série B	12	0	0	0	0	0	—		12	0
2010	Vasco da Gama	Série A	7	1	7	1	17	3	0	0	31	5
Total	Brazil		19	1	7	1	17	3	0	0	43	5
2010–11	Internazionale	Serie A	13	1	0	0	0	0	6	0	20¹	1
2011–12	Internazionale	Serie A	5	1	0	0	3	0	3	0	11	1
Total	Italy		18	2	0	0	3	0	7	0	31	2
2011–12	Espanyol	La Liga	16	5	0	0	—		0	0	16	5
Total	Spain		16	5	0	0	—		0	0	16	5
2012–13	Internazionale	Serie A	10	1	0	0	0	0	9	2	19	3
Total	Italy		10	1	0	0	0	0	9	2	19	3
2012–13	Liverpool	Premier League	6	2		0	0	0	0	0	6	2
Total	England		6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	2
Career total			69	11	7	1	20	3	16	2	115	17

Honours

Player

Vasco da Gama

Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (1): 2009

Internazionale

Brazil U-17

South American U-17 Championship (1): 2009

Brazil U-20

FIFA U-20 World Cup (1): 2011

References

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

External links

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[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] "Iran 0 Brazil 3". Soccerway. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2013.

[13] Philippe Coutinho at Soccerbase

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 == International career ==
 A key player in the Brazilian squad that won the [[2009 South American Under-17 Football Championship]], Coutinho made his first senior appearance in a [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] shirt on 7 October 2010 in a friendly match against [[Iran national football team|Iran]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/10/07/world/friendlies/iran/brazil/1040800/|title= Iran 0 Brazil 3|date=7 October 2010|work=Soccerway|accessdate=31 January 2013 }}</ref>
+I think counthino is on of the worlds greatest midfilders and is better than ronaldhino
 ==Career statistics - Add Assists==