Top 5 Brazilian Footballers in the world right now

#2 Coutinho

FC Barcelona v Deportivo Alaves - La Liga

Perhaps the best Brazilian midfielder in the world right now, Coutinho is finally at the level he wants to be right now. He took to Barcelona like a fish takes to water and has impressed since joining in the winter transfer window last season. Coutinho started the season with Liverpool, scored 12 goals and had a further 8 assists for them and after transferring to Nou Camp, scored 10 goals and registered 6 assists for Barcelona. He finished the season with 22 goals and 14 assists.

Coutinho is the epitome of Brazilian flare with the perfect mix of European elements. He loves to dribble and is quick in possession. He also has a wonderful knack of coming inside from the left and curling one into the far corner – it is his trademark move and there are few people in the world better at it than him. Coutinho has a wonderful sense of football and sees a pass even before it is there, which is why he combines so well with the intelligence of Messi at Barcelona. He would love to emulate his idol Ronaldinho’s achievements at Barca and few people would bet against him.

This season, Coutinho has been awarded with the Barcelona No. 7 jersey and with the departure of Iniesta, the Brazilian has the perfect stage to create his art. He already has 1 goal and 1 assist to his name so far. The world will be looking forward to a masterclass and Coutinho should not disappoint.