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.
