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Born on March 11, 1988 in Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal, Fábio Coentrão is an association football player. That puts Fábio Coentrão at 38 years old in 2026. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Fábio Coentrão fascinates me as a player defined by versatility. A natural left-back who could push forward as a winger or drop into defensive midfield, he gave managers a rare kind of flexibility. Earning a place at Real Madrid, competing for that left flank, is proof enough of his quality. Injuries clouded his later years, but at his peak the engine and overlapping runs were genuinely thrilling to watch. I have always valued footballers who solve problems across multiple positions rather than specialists who only shine in one. The kid from Vila do Conde was, quietly, a coach's dream.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fábio Coentrão
- Name (Japanese)
- ファビオ・コエントラン
- Reading
- ふぁびお・こえんとらん
- Born
- March 11, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fábio Coentrão born?
Born March 11, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Fábio Coentrão from?
Fábio Coentrão is from Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal.
What does Fábio Coentrão do?
Fábio Coentrão works as association football player.
How tall is Fábio Coentrão?
Fábio Coentrão is 178 cm.
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