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Fabio Alexandre da Silva Coentrao, popularly known as Fabio Coentrao, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a left-back. Born on March 11, 1988, in Vila do Conde, Portugal, Coentrao started his football career as a youngster with the local football club, Rio Ave FC, before moving on to join the youth academy of Benfica in 2004.
Professional Career
Coentrao made his professional debut for Benfica in 2007, where he played as a left-winger. He was later converted to a left-back by the then Benfica manager Jorge Jesus. His performances at Benfica earned him the Primeira Liga Player of the Month award in April 2009.
In 2011, Coentrao joined Real Madrid for a transfer fee of €30 million, where he struggled to establish himself as a regular first-team player due to injuries and stiff competition. He spent two seasons on loan to French clubs AS Monaco and Sporting CP, before leaving Real Madrid permanently to join Rio Ave in 2018. He retired from professional football in 2019 due to persistent injuries.
Records and Reputation
During his career, Coentrao scored a total of 26 goals and provided 47 assists. He won numerous titles with Real Madrid including La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup. He was also part of the Portugal national team that finished as runners-up in UEFA Euro 2012, and he represented Portugal at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Coentrao was known for his aggressive play, excellent dribbling skills, and attacking prowess. His ability to play as a left-back and left-winger made him a versatile player, and his performances earned him a reputation as one of the best full-backs in Europe.
Endorsements
Coentrao had various endorsement deals during his playing career, including with Nike and Red Bull. He also had a sponsorship deal with car manufacturer Audi.
Personal Life
Coentrao is married to Andreia Santos, and the couple has three children. He studied until the ninth grade in school before focusing on his football career.
Cars and House
Coentrao owns a luxurious house in his hometown, Vila do Conde, Portugal. He is also known for his love for cars, owning a Lamborghini and several Audi models.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Fabio Coentrao’s estimated net worth is $16 million US dollars. In Naira, his net worth comes to ₦6.7 billion, while in Canadian dollar, it is $20.7 million. In Ghana cedi, his net worth comes to GHS 95,947,165.84,while in Kenya shilling, it is KES 1,742,744,000. Similarly, in South African rand, his net worth is ZAR 229,510,000, in Uganda shilling, his net worth comes to UGX 57,952,640,000, and in Indian rupee, it is INR 1.2 billion.
Nominations
During his career, Coentrao was nominated for various awards, including the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament, the UEFA Team of the Year, and the FIFA FIFPro World XI. He also won the Portuguese Footballer of the Year award in 2011.
Conclusion
Fabio Coentrao will be remembered as one of the most talented Portuguese footballers of his generation. His performances for Real Madrid, Benfica, and the Portuguese national team have earned him a place among the best left-backs in modern football.