What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Philippe Coutinho?

Coutinho dribbles more than Barella — 57% more. 0 assists in 30 games. €20M. You decide. Compared with Nicolò Barella (€20.0M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Serie A peers). Concern: Assists (Bottom 1%).

How does Philippe Coutinho compare to Nicolò Barella?

Philippe Coutinho dribbles vs Nicolò Barella (39 dribbles in 30 games), but assists (0 assists in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Philippe Coutinho's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Serie A peers). Weakness: Assists (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Serie A Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Philippe Coutinho?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Nicolò Barella. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Vasco da Gama· 2025 · Serie A · FULL

AI Verdict: Philippe Coutinho

Attacking MidfieldBrazil34y€20.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

2.22KP/90

0.29G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,425 min · 2025 · Serie A · FULL

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Coutinho dribbles more than Barella — 57% more.

vs Nicolò Barella · Serie A · Similar role · €20.0M

Coutinho wins on

Dribbles

1.45/90 · Top 10% · 39 dribbles in 30 games

Coutinho loses on

Assists

0.00/90 · Bottom 1% · 0 assists in 30 games

Based on 2,425 min (30 apps) vs anchor 1,681 min · 288 peers in Serie A MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Serie A · same-role pool

1.45/90

Top 10%

Coutinho

Dribbles

RT edge

0.92/90

72th pct

Barella

0.00/90

Bottom 1%

Coutinho

Assists

gap

0.28/90

Top 8%

Barella

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vs Serie A Midfielders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Assists

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Shots

2.51/90Top 7%

Ball Recoveries

2.70/90Bottom 6%

Goals

0.29/90Top 9%

Press Intensity

1.18/90Bottom 25%

Percentile rank among Serie A midfielders (n=248) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

Coutinho remains one of football's most paradoxical talents—a player whose ceiling still dazzles even as his floor frustrates. Coutinho remains one of football's most paradoxical talents—a player whose ceiling still dazzles even as his floor frustrates. Operating in Serie A, he ranks in the top 10% for goals per 90 and top 20% for key passes, making him genuinely dangerous in ways most midfielders simply aren't.

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