10 great footballers who failed the doping test – #2, #3 and #4 won numerous trophies

4. Fernando Couto

Fernando Couto is a widely-respected central defender who won doubles in Portugal, Spain, and Italy in a 21-year career which saw him turn out for the likes of Porto, Parma, and Barcelona.

Couto tested positive to steroid nandrolone in 2001 while at Lazio. He denied the allegations but a ‘B’ test confirmed them, and he served 4 months of a 9-month ban and was fined $60,000. He represented Portuguese national team in 110 games, taking part in the 2002 World Cup. Couto retired in 2010 and become Director of Football for Braga and currently the club’s assistant manager.