5 Facts About Philippe Coutinho

1. In August 2018, Philippe Coutinho gained a Portuguese passport through his wife, no longer making him a non-EU player.

2. On 13 April, Philippe Coutinho was one of six players nominated for the 2016 PFA Young Player of the Year award.

3. On 3 February 2015, Philippe Coutinho signed a new long-term deal set to keep him at Liverpool until 2020.

4. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Coutinho showed prodigious talent and excelled in Vasco da Gama's youth system.

5. Jordi Alba and Philippe Coutinho combined brilliantly this afternoon, as the Brazilian wrapped up a fine team move for the hosts as they took the lead vs Real Madrid.