Mauro Couto

Mauro Couto is a 20-year-old Portuguese attacker who wears the number 78 shirt for Sporting CP. Standing at 170 cm and weighing 63 kg, Couto is a compact, technically gifted forward who operates primarily in wide or attacking midfield roles. His low centre of gravity and quick footwork make him a difficult player to dispossess in tight spaces, and his movement off the ball is a hallmark of his game. He is a product of Sporting’s famed academy system, which has produced a steady strea...