Fabio Coentrao

[Dubai1973]

Amazing 22 year old Left back for Portugal - he would be an amazing buy from us, plays for Benfica....



The left-sided Coentrao was reportedly courted by a number of Europe's top sides before moving to Benfica in 2007.

The likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea were rumoured to be interested in the 22-year-old, who is beginning to emerge as a real star.

Despite not making the best start to the season with Benfica, he made his debut for Portugal in the World Cup play-off against Bosnia, playing in the second half of the 1-0 win at the Estadio da Luz.

Coentrao's skilful footwork, high-speed dribbling and pinpoint crossing, combined with excellent long-range shooting, mean he is definitely one for the future - but if given the chance in South Africa he could easily shine.

With Portugal traditionally good at producing world-class wingers, if he keeps improving he looks likely to be the next off the conveyor belt.

Coentrao can play either at left-back or on the left wing and his versatility makes him a valuable player in the squad.


The left-sided Coentrao was reportedly courted by a number of Europe's top sides before moving to Benfica in 2007.

The likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea were rumoured to be interested in the 22-year-old, who is beginning to emerge as a real star.

Despite not making the best start to the season with Benfica, he made his debut for Portugal in the World Cup play-off against Bosnia, playing in the second half of the 1-0 win at the Estadio da Luz.

Coentrao's skilful footwork, high-speed dribbling and pinpoint crossing, combined with excellent long-range shooting, mean he is definitely one for the future - but if given the chance in South Africa he could easily shine.

With Portugal traditionally good at producing world-class wingers, if he keeps improving he looks likely to be the next off the conveyor belt.

Coentrao can play either at left-back or on the left wing and his versatility makes him a valuable player in the squad.
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The left-sided Coentrao was reportedly courted by a number of Europe's top sides before moving to Benfica in 2007.

The likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea were rumoured to be interested in the 22-year-old, who is beginning to emerge as a real star.

Despite not making the best start to the season with Benfica, he made his debut for Portugal in the World Cup play-off against Bosnia, playing in the second half of the 1-0 win at the Estadio da Luz.

Coentrao's skilful footwork, high-speed dribbling and pinpoint crossing, combined with excellent long-range shooting, mean he is definitely one for the future - but if given the chance in South Africa he could easily shine.

With Portugal traditionally good at producing world-class wingers, if he keeps improving he looks likely to be the next off the conveyor belt.

Coentrao can play either at left-back or on the left wing and his versatility makes him a valuable player in the squad.
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[20LEGEND]

Highly unlikely to leave Benfica for a club without Champions League......but like you say, would be a great signing for you.

Unless he wants to put himself in the Premier League and adapt before going to one of the 'Big 4' like it appears Cana is trying to do.

Is Bruce at the World cup? I know he has unearthed several gems before that nobody had heard of. Hopefully you'll benefit from another few this summer.

[dixonsafc]

Is there an echo in here?

[johnny c]

Be serious.