Yan Couto
Borussia Dortmund

Yan Couto

Yan Couto of Borussia Dortmund was born in Curitiba, Brazil on 3 June 2002 (age 22)

Yan Couto, born 3 June 2002 in Brazil, currently serves as a stalwart right back for Borussia Dortmund. At only 22 years, Couto's height of 5'6'' (1.68m) and weight of 9 stone 6 pounds (60kg) serve to underscore his agile and tenacious playing style. On the pitch, Couto inevitably cuts a sharp figure in his number 2 jersey, further testament to his standing within both his club and the Brazil national team.

Couto's evident talent has unsurprisingly attracted market attention. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately £21.5 million. His conservation of such value is crucial for Dortmund, given that the player's contract is set to expire on 30 June 2025, a mere 9 months from now.

Couto's football journey began in earnest at Coritiba in the Brazilian Série B back in January 2012, where he joined as a trainee. A significant milestone was reached in July 2020 when he transferred to the Premier League's Manchester City for a considerable £5.4 million. A few months later, in September 2020, Couto was loaned to Girona in Spain's La Liga.

His initial season with Girona proved promising, with Couto making 22 appearances and scoring a goal in league matches during the 2020 - 2021 season. Couto's performance remained consistent the following two seasons, making 25 and 34 appearances in the 2022 - 2023 and 2023 - 2024 seasons respectively, netting one goal in each season.

In August 2021, Couto found himself on the move again, this time being loaned to SC Braga in Portugal's Liga Portugal. Couto put on a fine display in the 2021 - 2022 season, making 28 appearances and scoring a singular goal in league play.

A return to Girona in Spain followed on a loan in July 2022, where his steady performance continued. Making 22 to 34 appearances each season from 2020 to 2024, Couto managed to score a goal in each of these seasons.

Come August 2024, Couto was once again on the move, this time transferring to Borussia Dortmund in Germany's Bundesliga. The transfer came at an impressive fee of approximately £25 million. During the current 2024 - 2025 season, Couto has made 4 appearances in league matches for Dortmund.

Couto's international career has also been commendable; he made appearances in the World Cup Qualifiers South America 2024 - 2026 for Brazil with one start and one substitute appearance. He also made an appearance in the prestigious Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Borussia Dortmund, again with one start and one substitute appearance.

Undeniably, 'Yan Couto' Bueno Couto has carved out a noteworthy path for himself in the world of football at just 22 years, and spectators worldwide anticipate much from this talented young defender.

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Right Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Yan Couto
RB
1.68m (5ft 6in)
Height
2
Squad Number
60kg (9st 6lb)
Weight
3 June 2002 (age 22)
Date of Birth
Curitiba
Birthplace
Brazil 🇧🇷
Country of Birth
Borussia Dortmund
Team
Brazil 🇧🇷
National Team
£22m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2025 (7m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga 2024 - 2025
Games
7
Starting
2
Substitute
5
Unused
6
Utilisation
54%
Goals
-
Yellows
3
Reds
-
Team
Brazil 🇧🇷
World Cup Qualifiers South America 2024 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
1
Substitute
1
Unused
10
Utilisation
17%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
1
Substitute
3
Unused
2
Utilisation
67%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
7
Goals
-
Team
Girona
Girona
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
34
Goals
1
Team
Girona
Girona
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
25
Goals
1
Team
SC Braga
SC Braga
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Portugal 🇵🇹
Games
28
Goals
1
Team
Girona
Girona
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Games
22
Goals
1

Transfers

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
3 August 2024
From
Manchester City
Manchester City
Type
Fee (£25m)
Team
Girona
Girona
25 July 2022
From
Manchester City
Manchester City
Type
Loan
Team
SC Braga
SC Braga
21 August 2021
From
Manchester City
Manchester City
Type
Loan
Team
Girona
Girona
25 September 2020
From
Manchester City
Manchester City
Type
Loan
Team
Manchester City
Manchester City
1 July 2020
From
Coritiba
Coritiba
Type
Fee (£5.4m)
Team
Coritiba
Coritiba
1 January 2012
Type
Trainee

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