Philippe Coutinho Bio, Age, Height, Early Life, Career, Family Net Worth and More
Posted By: Aqib Khan | February 4, 2018Philippe Coutinho Biography
At one stage termed as the promising prospect of Brazilian football, the gutsy mid-fielder, Philippe Coutinho failed to live it up to the hype. His late-rhythm with Liverpool has still made him stand tall amid the speculations Spanish giant, Barcelona looking very much interested to get him on the board. The void left by Coutinho’s national teammate, Neymar is still up to grab at Barca, and January 2018 seems to be the much-needed move in this regard. The reports in this regard also told that after Neymar’s move to PSG, Barca bid staggering amount for Coutinho, but the English club said a straightaway ‘no.’ In the latest turn of events, Coutinho has somehow shown a green signal to ‘Spanish club’; to take him there amid likes of Suarez and Messi.
The Vasco da Gama’s nurtured Coutinho made a huge impact while growing up and that’s why football fans kept on comparing him with the modern Brazilian greats like Ronaldinho and Kaka. With prior experience at Inter Milan and Espanyol, the 25-years old still has very much football left in him and his power show at Liverpool from last several years is the biggest proof of it. The football star hailing from Rocha district on sidelines of Rio credits his family for the support which made him strong to achieve what he has so far done. Father of an architect, brother of two lawyers, the shinning mid-fielder got into football club for the first time over his grandmother’s suggestion
Philippe Coutinho Early Life
Things were pretty simple for the third baby boy born to the couple of Ze Carlos and Dona. While growing up in Rio de Janeiro’s north district, Rocha, amid the hillside and small industrial warehouses, Philippe was very much clear about exhibiting his skills with the football on the concrete pitch near the iconic Maracana stadium. Like every other kid in Brazil, Coutinho had the very much factor to become a footballer, and for this purpose, he followed the footsteps of his elder brothers. Two of them now the lawyers by profession used to play football on local grounds, and the little Coutinho would often love to accompany them there.
The craze for futsal gave Coutinho a much-needed push as he exhibited talent at a better stage. Next on the cards was a perfect advice from his grandmother, who asked his father to send him to some local football club. The naturally-gifted youngster had the passion for the game since the age of 6, and with all, he went on conquering the new heights rapidly. He popped up into Vasco da Gama’s side after exhibiting his skills during a trial.
Philippe Coutinho Early Football Career
Following his elder brother’s footsteps, who used to play football in the nearby grounds, Coutinho went on taking things to the next level. His skills and ultra-fast grab the ball at first made him see a rise in the football, but as he grew up, the need for the proper space and training was there very much needed. Keeping all this in view, Coutinho’s grandmother asked his parents to get him enrolled in some local football club. After months of his superb show at the local club, his father was approached by Vasco’s coaches and was asked to take his son for the trail with the club.
The nervous Coutinho was brought in confidence by his father on the trial’s day, and he equally responded with securing a place at the youth system of the club. The star mid-fielder showed off his skills at Vasco U17 and the very similar year he bought by Inter Milan.
Philippe Coutinho Brazil National Team
Even though Coutinho went on doing a fair job with his talent at Liverpool. But when it comes to the Brazil national football team, he couldn’t become the regular member of it. He accepted in one of his interviews that the quality Brazil team has, it gets tough to secure a confirm berth over there. As of now, Coutinho has made 31 appearances for the national team and has struck eight goals.
Philippe Coutinho Club Career
Vasco U17
Inter Milan
Vasco da Gama (loaned two years)
Inter Milan
Espanyol (Loan 1 year)
Liverpool 2013-Ongoing
Philippe Coutinho Liverpool FC
After failing to perform at Inter, it seemed all the speculation about this kid has come to an end, but he proved people wrong and that all with his performances at Liverpool. Coutinho’s affiliation with Liverpool marked five years this January 2017 and what he treated over this milestone was another contract, which has to due in 2022.
Philippe Coutinho Transfer
The rumors, speculations, guesses, and possibilities are all around that the star midfielder is all set to jump to the Spanish club Barcelona in January 2018.
Philippe Coutinho Family
Even though Coutinho has invaded much on the football pitch but his thought of ‘family first’ has remained the very same throughout. The flamboyant star isn’t shy of crediting his family for all what he achieved. His parents moved on with him to Italy after he made it to the Inter Milan and even before they have always stood behind him. It will be pertinent to mention here that Philippe recalls that at the time of Vasco’s trials all other players were warming up, he was way confused holding up his father’ hand in the stands. But things changed fluently as the star mid-fielder got adapted into all this, with his family backing him up throughout.
Both of his brothers, who also played football at some capacity, are now professional lawyers but even today like their childhood they used to it along with Coutinho and discuss the points about his game today at the pitch. Now with everything working in favor of Coutinho, the Liverpool FC star decided to give it back to the side and has tattooed a tribute to his family with this sweet gesture.
Philippe Coutinho Affairs
The shy innocent looking mid-fielder isn’t the bad boy on or off-the-field, and that has taken him miles from getting into new affairs or relations every other day. This won’t be wrong to say that the former Inter Milan star is loyal enough to be called one-woman-man. Since his teenage, even before getting it to to the Inter Milan, Coutinho had ‘something-something’ for Aine, and it all started after they met during a party.
Living in the same neighborhood made things go ahead for Coutinho and his bae Aine, who was at first limited to formal conversation. The football star once in an interview revealed that he was shy enough to go up with the words; it was Aine who asked him to become her boyfriend. Later on, things changed, and it was the Brazilian footballer. Who used to call up his ladylove even if something gets right or wrong.
Philippe Coutinho Girlfriends
Not many teams took for the loyal ‘Little Magician,’ who has put in all his loyalties for his ladylove Aine.
Who is Philippe Coutinho wife?
The teenage love story of Philippe Coutinho-Aine turned as strong as the Great Wall of China and then came something, which very much expected. The star footballer tied the knot with his lady love Aine at the age of 20 and this year June the couple celebrated their fifth marriage anniversary with a grand party in Brazil. The love has remained very much same for the couple as even now Aine Coutinho is seen cheering up and supporting his man both in the stadium and social media websites.
Philippe Coutinho, Daughter
Philippe Coutinho is enjoying his family life very much with Aine Coutinho and their daughter Maria Coutinho. The football star often shares photos and videos of cute Aine Coutinho on Instagram. Which is perceived very well by his fans.
Philippe Coutinho Controversies
The star footballer is all about decency off and on the field; his creativity and accuracy at the mid-field have proved this various times. But when it comes to controversies, he has always remained at least a mile away from breaking into the headlines with these cheap tactics.
Philippe Coutinho Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Philippe Coutinho is $30 million. Philippe Coutinho has got best out of him for the English giants Liverpool FC. And his stats are very much proof of it. It’s been 5-years of Coutinho’s stay at Liverpool in January 2017, and another length contract offered by The Reds. Before all this, the classy midfielder tried his luck at Inter Milan but failed to live it up to the expectations.
Since his arrival at Liverpool, Coutinho has grown exponentially and also has witnessed a hike in his market value. Purchased at £8.5 million fees from Inter Milan, back in 2016, now has market value over £100 million. Earlier this year in August, Barcelona bid £72 million for the Brazilian midfielder, but English club rejected the deal with saying ‘he’s not for sale.’ According to the reliable sources, the negotiations between both the clubs are still going as Coutinho has also hinted about going out to play for the Spanish big-wigs.
The buzz around tells that it is likely that Coutinho would move to Barca as there is none to fill in the boots of Neymar. At the meantime, Coutinho can bring the magic and sense to their mid-field with his classy nature. The thing which should be noted here is Coutinho is said to transferred at something around £130 million by Liverpool in January 2018.
Philippe Coutinho Weekly Wage
£200,000
Philippe Coutinho Cars Collection
Unlike many of other star footballers, Coutinho isn’t of showy nature. Even though he has some superb luxury cars in his collection, but flaunting all this isn’t his lifestyle. The star football has elegant and luxury cars like Porsche Macan and Aston Martin V8 Vantage in his collection. Other than these road giants, there are several other cars in Coutinho’s collection that includes Audi and Range Rover.
Philippe Coutinho House
The star football has fancy few of the fancy houses spread in England and Brazil as well. The midfielder had to move to Italy then to England to pursue club football. But he found the much-needed solace in English conditions. Although it took a bit of time to get adjusted in all these conditions later, this became a home away from home. His house in Liverpool city comes up with all the modern-day facilities. With the antique wooden work, in-house gym and pool, this house have everything to leave you to feel good all day long.
Interesting Facts about Philippe Coutinho
Coutinho bought by Inter Milan just at the age of 16, but following the rules Italian football. He loaned to Vasco da Gama, so he could get 18 and play for them.
He joined his first local football club after his grandmother asked his father to do so.
While growing up, he often compared with modern-day greats like Ronaldinho and Kaka because of his extraordinary talent.
Philippe Coutinho married with his ladylove at the age of 20 after being in relation for around three years.
The Brazilian star’s father is an architect by profession, and both of his brothers are lawyers by profession.
Philippe Coutinho Online Appearance
https://www.facebook.com/philippe.coutinho/
https://twitter.com/phil_coutinho