Fábio Coentrão
Portuguese footballer and defender
Portuguese footballer and defender
A professional footballer who played primarily as a defender. His career included significant stints at clubs such as Real Madrid and Benfica. Contributed to Real Madrid's success during the 2011-2012 season, helping the team secure the La Liga title. Represented the Portuguese national team, participating in notable tournaments including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
Won La Liga with Real Madrid in 2012
Played multiple seasons with Benfica
Represented Portugal in multiple international tournaments
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