As part of the Club efforts to strengthen the first football team, Al Duhail Club Management was able to gain the services of the Brazilian and Aston Villa star, Philippe Coutinho, born in 1992, for one season on loan, and the player signed his transfer contract in front of Mr. Khalifa Khamis, Al Duhail Club Vice President.

Coutinho is considered one of the distinguished players after he succeeded in making his mark during his previous professional experiences, and his joining the team is a great asset ahead of entering the AFC Champions League fixtures.

The player had professional experiences with the following clubs: Vasco da Gama, Inter Milan, Espanyol, Liverpool, Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich and Aston Villa.