Philippe Coutinho struggled in Vasco de Gama's youth system.
== Style of play ==Considered to be an archetypal Brazilian number 10 advanced playmaker, Coutinho has been used as an attacking midfielder, second striker, as a central midfielder in a number 8 role, and even as a wide attacking midfielder on the flanks, where he excels at providing assists for teammates
 Coutinho made his first appearance of the season for Liverpool on 13 September 2017, coming on as a substitute for Emre Can in the 75th minute of a 22 draw against Sevilla in the UEFA Champions League

