Maxime Do Couto
Maxime Do Couto | |
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| Born | December 13, 1996 France |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2014– |
| Known for | Playing as a winger in Ligue 2 and Ukrainian Premier League |
Maxime José Samuel do Couto Teixeira (born 13 December 1996) is a professional footballer from France who operates primarily as a winger.
Club career
Do Couto progressed through the youth ranks at Tours, making his first appearance in Ligue 2 on 30 August 2014 in a match against Angers SCO, helping secure a 2–1 victory on the road. Following a short stint with Avoine OCC, he transferred to Ukraine, where he played for Olimpik Donetsk between 2018 and 2021. He then returned to French football by signing with Sochaux in Ligue 2 on 22 June 2021. Most recently, on 4 September 2023, Amiens SC, another Ligue 2 club, confirmed his acquisition.
International career
Although born in France, Do Couto possesses Cameroonian and Portuguese heritage and holds citizenship in both France and Portugal. In 2014, he represented the French national team at the under-19 level.
Personal life
His sister, Lisa Do Couto Teixeira, is known professionally as an actress.