How many caps did Fernando Couto win for Portugal?

Fernando Couto won 110 caps for Portugal, scoring 8 goals.

Which clubs did Fernando Couto play for?

FC Porto (1988–1988), FC Famalicão (1988–1989), Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. (1989–1990), FC Porto (1990–1994), Parma Calcio 1913 (1994–1996), FC Barcelona (1996–1998), SS Lazio (1998–2005), Parma Calcio 1913 (2005–2008).

Where does Fernando Couto rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Fernando Couto #15 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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15 / Portugal · 1990–2004

Fernando Couto

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Caps · Portugal

110

Goals · Portugal

Life

1969

Clubs

Parma Calcio 1913, FC Barcelona, SS Lazio

#15

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A physically imposing defender, his aerial dominance and commanding presence solidified backlines for Portugal, Lazio, and Parma during a stellar career. Career record: 110 caps and 8 goals for Portugal; club career at Parma Calcio 1913, FC Barcelona, SS Lazio.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q313468

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Career record

1988–1988	FC Porto
1988–1989	FC Famalicão
1989–1990	Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F.
1990–1994	FC Porto
1994–1996	Parma Calcio 1913
1996–1998	FC Barcelona
1998–2005	SS Lazio
2005–2008	Parma Calcio 1913
Portugal	110 caps, 8 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Portugal checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Portugal checked 4 October 2026

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Around Couto in the almanac

One rank above: Bruno Fernandes at #14.

One rank below: José Augusto at #16.

Portugal's editorial top five: Cristiano Ronaldo · Eusébio · Luís Figo · Mário Coluna · Deco.

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