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Fernando Couto (Fernando Manuel Silva Couto) was born on 2 August, 1969 in Espinho, Portugal, is a Portuguese footballer (born 1969). Discover Fernando Couto's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?

Popular As Fernando Manuel Silva Couto
Occupation N/A
Age 54 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 2 August 1969
Birthday 2 August
Birthplace Espinho, Portugal
Nationality Portugal

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Fernando Couto Height, Weight & Measurements

At 54 years old, Fernando Couto height is 1.84 m and Weight 85 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.84 m
Weight 85 kg
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Who Is Fernando Couto's Wife?

His wife is Marta Couto Alves (m. 2016)

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Wife Marta Couto Alves (m. 2016)
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Fernando Couto Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fernando Couto worth at the age of 54 years old? Fernando Couto’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Portugal. We have estimated Fernando Couto's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

1969

Fernando Manuel Silva Couto (born 2 August 1969) is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a centre back.

During a 21-year professional career, he played in a number of top clubs in Portugal, Spain and Italy (12 seasons in the latter country), appearing in nearly 600 competitive matches and winning the double in each country, as well as three UEFA trophies.

1988

On 2 June 1988, he made his first-team – and Primeira Liga – debut, playing 90 minutes in a 1–0 away win against Académica de Coimbra in what would be his only appearance of the season for the national champions.

He was then released, spending one year apiece with F.C. Famalicão and Académica.

1989

As a member of Famalicão in the third division, Couto appeared in four matches as Portugal won the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship, being part of a group of players dubbed the "Golden Generation" of Portuguese football.

1990

Couto returned to Porto in 1990, being an instrumental defensive unit in the conquest of six titles during his four-year spell.

He subsequently moved to Italy with Parma AC, scoring a career-best four goals in 27 games in his first season and adding the campaign's UEFA Cup, in a 2–1 aggregate victory over fellow Serie A side Juventus FC

He made his debut for the senior team on 19 December 1990, in a friendly with the United States played in Maia (1–0 win).

1996

In summer 1996, Couto signed a four-year deal with FC Barcelona, moving alongside former Porto teammate Vítor Baía and English manager Bobby Robson as Luís Figo was also playing for the La Liga club.

Regularly used during his early stint, he was less played by the next coach Louis van Gaal, but managed to appear in one of the two European finals the Catalans won, the 1996–97 edition of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.

Always as first choice, Couto represented the nation at UEFA Euro 1996 – scoring the game's only goal for the eventual quarter-finalists in a group stage fixture against Turkey – Euro 2000 and the 2002 FIFA World Cup, partnering former Porto teammate Jorge Costa in the last two tournaments, the latter of which ended in group stage exit.

1998

After two seasons at the Camp Nou, Couto left Barça and joined Rome's SS Lazio in late June 1998 as teammate Iván de la Peña.

He appeared in 22 matches in his first year to help his team to the second place in the league, and featured one minute in the final of the last Cup Winners' Cup, in a 2–1 win against RCD Mallorca at the Villa Park in Birmingham.

2001

In 2001, Couto failed a doping test for the steroid nandrolone.

He denied having taken forbidden substances, but his "B" test confirmed the finding and he eventually served four months out of a nine-month worldwide ban for the offence.

He continued to appear regularly for Lazio in the following seasons.

2002

At international level, Couto represented the Portugal national team in 110 games, taking part in the 2002 World Cup as well as three European Championships.

Born in Espinho near Porto, Couto joined FC Porto's youth system at the age of 17.

2003

Couto became the first Portuguese player to reach 100 caps (in a total of 110) on 11 October 2003, in a 5–3 friendly defeat of Albania.

2004

He was selected as captain for Euro 2004, which was played on home soil, starting in the first game against Greece but eventually being relegated to the bench by Ricardo Carvalho; Portugal went on to reach the final of the tournament, in which the team suffered a defeat against the same opponent.

Considered as one of the greatest Portuguese defenders ever,

Couto usually played as a centre-back in zonal-marking system during his time with Porto, where he earned a reputation for being a tough and physical defender, with an aggressive and hard-tackling playing style.

He was also known for his ability in the air, as well as his capacity to start quick attacking plays after winning back the ball.

During his time in Italy, he also adapted himself to different tactical systems; under his Parma manager Nevio Scala, he featured as a man-marking centre-back – or stopper – on occasion, or even as a sweeper behind the back-line.

Porto

Parma

Barcelona

Lazio

Portugal U20

Portugal

2005

In 2005, aged 36, Couto returned to Parma after 11 years as Lazio was unable to match his wage demands for a contract renewal.

2007

After two seasons of regular use he played just 17 matches in 2007–08, with the Emilia-Romagna side also suffering top-flight relegation; as his contract expired, he decided to retire from football.

2010

In June 2010, two years after his retirement, Couto was named general manager at S.C. Braga.

2012

He was appointed the club's assistant manager for the 2012–13 campaign, leaving in February 2014.