Vasco: Nuno Moreira shares his secret with Philippe Coutinho

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·11. September 2025

Vasco: Nuno Moreira shares his secret with Philippe Coutinho

Not even Philippe Coutinho knew, but for Nuno Moreira, the number 10 was always an idol. In an exclusive interview with ge, the 26-year-old Portuguese midfielder revealed that, since he was young, he tried to imitate the famous “Coutinho's strike,” a cross shot that made the star famous in Europe, the National Team, and at São Januário.

“Since I was a kid, there was the ‘Coutinho's shot,’ and I often tried to do the same. When I arrived at Vasco, I was very happy because he was an idol for me. I never told him, he will hear it here for the first time,” Nuno said, laughing.

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Nuno Moreira and Coutinho celebrate Vasco's goal — Photo: Alexandre Loureiro/AGIF

Successful partnership on the field

Nuno debuted for Vasco against Nova Iguaçu, in the second phase of the Copa do Brasil, providing an assist for Rayan and standing out. Coutinho also shone, with a stunning goal from outside the area and another from a penalty, showing that the duo was already having an immediate impact on the team. Since then, the two have started together in 25 matches, strengthening the club's technical reference.

“I get along well with him. Right from the first game, I enjoyed playing with him. It's easy to play with a player of such quality, who takes on the game so much. I'm happy that he improved his numbers since my arrival,” said Nuno.

Talent off the field

Besides his talent with the ball, Nuno Moreira is also a fan of chess, a hobby he practices online and has even challenged teammates, including the full-back Lucas Piton.

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Next challenge

Vasco takes the field this Thursday (11), at 9:30 PM, at Estádio Nilton Santos, against Botafogo, for the return leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. A draw takes the decision to penalties, while a win guarantees a spot in the semi-finals.

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