A Look At Coutinho

So now that one of January's most drawn out signings has come to a close, we take a look at Liverpools newest addition to the already stacked midfield Phillpe Coutinho. After getting his start at South American powerhouse Vasco De Gama, Couthinho became hot property in Europe at the age of just 16. Due to their famed youth program Inter Milan won the race for his signature paying $4 million Euros for him in 2010.

A loan spell at Espanyol under now Southampton coach Pochetino is where he really flourished with a double against Malaga the highlight of his spell with the Spainish club. Brendan Rodgers had his eye on him all season but Coutinho finally became a Liverpool player on the 26th of January.Key atributes of his game are his ability to take on players, one on ones with goalkeepers and his work rate. He has represented the Brazilian national team on one occasion and also has 100 first class appearances to his name, not bad for a 20 year old.

Only time will tell if Phillipe Coutinho will become a Luis Suarez or a Alberto Aqualiani for Liverpool Football Club.

Career Stats

2009–2010	Vasco da Gama	19	(1)
2010–2013	Internazionale	21	(3)
2012	→ Espanyol (loan)	16	(5)

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