Rogerinho (footballer, born 1987)

Rogerinho
Personal information
Full name	Rogério de Assis Silva Coutinho
Date of birth	March 20, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth	Bacabal, Brazil
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Buriram United
Youth career
2005–2006	Uniclinic-CE
Senior career*
Years	Team
2006–2008	Atlético Paranaense
2008	→ Fortaleza (loan)
2008–2016	Al-Kuwait
2014	→ Al Shabab (Loan)
2016	→ Al-Wasl (loan)
2017–	Buriram United
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 January 2016

Rogério de Assis Silva Coutinho or simply Rogerinho (born March 20, 1987 in Bacabal), is a Brazilian attacking midfielder.

He Made his professional debut in 3-3 draw away to J. Malucelli on January 14, 2007. Scored 1st professional goal in 3-3 draw away to Londrina on February 1, 2007.

Also in his short career was also sent off in 1-2 defeat away at Paranavaí on February 7, 2007. All were in the Campeonato Paranaense.

Kuwait SC

The player transferred to Kuwait League champions Al-Kuwait in September 2008. On 21 May 2009, He won Kuwaiti Emir Cup with Kuwait Sports Club after defeating Al Arabi. He won 3 AFC Cup with Kuwait Sports Club. He won Kuwait Crown Prince Cup 2 years continuously (2010, 2011) & also won Kuwait Federation Cup in years (2010, 2012). He won the best player award in 2012 on his performance in 2012 AFC Cup. In 2012, he also won AFC Award for best foreign player of the year. He won 12 titles with Kuwait Sports Club. He is the successful player in Kuwait and in Asia.

Al Shabab FC

In July 2014, He joined Al-Shabab for 1-year loan deal. On 7 August 2014, He won Saudi Super Cup title with Al-Shabab after defeating Al Nassr FC in penalty shootout.

Style of play

Rogério is known for his acceleration, speed, dribbling, finishing and ability with both feet. He primarily plays as either a central striker, winger or occasionally as an attacking midfielder.