Philippe Coutinho’s 42 Tattoos & Their Meanings
Philippe Coutinho Correia, a Brazilian professional footballer, plays as an attacking midfielder for Spanish club Barcelona and the Brazil national team. Philippe made his international debut in the year 2010. After each of his game, he along with his other two lawyer brothers sit together, as per their childhood tradition and, analyze his latest performance on the filed. He developed his football skills during his childhood days when he used to play futsal with his elder brothers. His body is full of amazing tattoos and, we are not surprised to see that. Let us see what meanings do they hold for him.
“Usually related to my family. I have my two daughters tattooed, my wife’s name tattooed, my parents’ names, my brothers’ initials. So the most important tattoos are of my family.”
“A phrase that in Spanish means ‘never stop dreaming’, various ones dedicated to my daughter, one with the name of my wife, as well as my parents’ names.
“The ones related to family are my most important,” explained the Brazil international. “I have the name of my daughter, my other daughter, the name of my wife, the initials of my brothers, and the names of my parents. I need to get a tattoo of the name of my daughter, Esmeralda, here – she’s eight months old.”
1. ‘Since 1992’ Tattoo
Tattoo: Across his shoulder blades, Philippe has got the short phrase inked. It can be read as ‘Since 1992’, inked on his right and left blade, respectively.
Meaning: The tattoo signifies his birth year. Philippe was born on 12th June 1992.
2. ‘Acredite’ Tattoo
Tattoo: On his left forearm we can see a Portuguese word tattoo as ‘Acredite’.
Meaning: Acredite is a Portuguese word which, when translated to English means ‘Believe’.
3. ‘Anchor’ Tattoo
Tattoo: Behind Philippe’s left ear there is a small anchor inked.
Meaning: Anchor tattoo can have different meanings for different individuals. For a sailor, it means a strong foundation and strength. Whereas, for a tattoo lover anchor tattoo may be assumed as a symbol of peace, passion, hope, and determination.
