Fernando Couto - experienced defender (Allsport).

Position: Defender
Born: 02.08.69
Club: Lazio

With more than 70 caps to his name, Fernando Couto knows his way around the international scene.

But his participation in the World Cup was thrown into doubt last year when he was among the first players to be banned for nandrolone use.

However, after initially receiving a one-year suspension, Couto was cleared to play after just four months and was a regular in the Lazio line-up last season, as well as returning for the national side's final qualifying games.

Has formed a impressive partnership with Jorge Costa in the centre of Portugal's defence where the pair have now played for many years.

However, Couto is not the quickest defender in the world and that is where teams could capitalise against the Portuguese.

Will be remembered by many in England from Euro 96 where he distinctive hair, as well as his performances, saw him stand out.

Previous clubs are Porto, Parma and Barcelona.