re: Why do people think Countinho is good?

I think Coutinho has better close control and dribbling ability than Ozil, but as an overall playmaker, he's not on his level yet..

Ozil also has more talent around him.. When Coutinho had Studge, Luis and Raheem playing around him, he was fantastic... last year he had shite and still did well..

I agree that he likes to shoot a little too much for my taste, but atleast they are starting to go in more..

Like it's been mentioned before, it's two very different questions... whether he's as good as one of the best #10's in the world or if he is just good (which is ridiculous)..