Francis Marion University Athletics

PERSONAL:

• Born in Lisbon, Portugal
• Graduate of Colégio São João de Brito 
• Nickname: Coutinho
• How you got your nickname: It’s my last name, and that’s what my teammates have always called me

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Professional soccer player
• Favorite Fictional Character: Bruce Wayne (Batman)
• Favorite Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
• Favorite Sports Team: Real Madrid
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Prison Break
• Favorite Food: Steak with rice
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Algarve, Portugal
• Favorite Musical Artist: Drake
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The team and the family atmosphere
• Favorite Off-Field/Court Activity: Going to the gym
• Goals for the Upcoming Season: Help the team win as many games as possible and score goals
• Why did you first choose your sport? I fell in love with soccer when I was a kid and never stopped playing
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Staying focused and confident during difficult moments
• Interesting Notes: Former Portugal youth national team player and top scorer at the youth level
• Any Brush With Greatness?: Represented Portugal at the youth national team level