International career
After playing for the Uruguay Under 20 international team he was called-up for Uruguay's first leg match in the CONMEBOL–CONCACAF playoff against Costa Rica where he was an unused substitute.[2] He made his full international debut against Chile in the 2011 Copa América.[3]. Coates went on to win the award for the Best Young Player at the end of the tournament. signed for premier league team liverpool on the 22nd august 2011