The short 10: Diminutive stars in the Premier League

The original Premier League Hobbit, Zola helped change long-held perceptions on height in football
The original Premier League Hobbit, Zola helped change long-held perceptions on height in football

#3 Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)

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Height: 5 feet, 7 inches (1.71m)

The Little Magician will have a big say in deciding what Liverpool can achieve this season
The Little Magician will have a big say in deciding what Liverpool can achieve this season

The Little Magician, Coutinho is perhaps the most important cog in the Liverpool wheel and carries the weight of the fans’ expectations on his short but broad shoulders.

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Renowned for his dribbling and long-range shooting, he has also gained a reputation for his range of passing from long range passes either from deep midfield or in defence to short defence-splitting passes.

Capable of playing on the flanks, behind the main striker or dropping deeper into central midfield, Coutinho is integral to Liverpool’s hopes of achieving anything meaningful as evinced by the club’s rejection of mega money bids from FC Barcelona for his services.

With 141 appearances in the Premier League so far, Philippe has an above average record of 36 goals and 30 assists.

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Edited by Amit Mishra
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