Yan Couto, born on 3 June 2002 and currently 22 years old, is a dynamic defender hailing from Brazil who currently rallies his abilities at the right back position for Borussia Dortmund. Standing at a modest 5ft 6in (1.68m) and weighing in at 9st 6lb (60kg), 'Yan Couto' Bueno Couto adds a surprising depth to the number 2 jersey he dons for his team. A testament to his prowess on the field, he's earned the honour to represent the Brazilian national team.
The prowess and potential of Couto is not lost on the market either; his current market value is around a notable £21m, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Borussia Dortmund factors further into his valuation, with 10 months left on his existing contract, set to expire on 30 June 2025.
Couto's career in professional football began in January 2012, when he joined Coritiba in the Série B in Brazil as a trainee. With ample time to hone his skills and prove his worth, he eventually earned a move in July 2020, transferring from Coritiba to Premier League heavyweights, Manchester City. The move was secured for an estimated fee of £5.4m.
Soon after, Couto found himself moving on loan to Girona in LaLiga, Spain in September 2020. In his debut season 2020 - 2021 with Girona, Couto made 22 first team appearances and notched one goal. His performance remained consistent in successive seasons, with Couto making 25 appearances and scoring one goal in the 2022 - 2023 season, and 34 appearances with another goal in the 2023 - 2024 season.
In August 2021, the Brazilian right-back once again switched leagues, transferring on loan from Manchester City to SC Braga in Portugal's Liga Portugal. Here, he added another impressive tally to his career stats, making 28 first team appearances and scoring one goal in the 2021 - 2022 season.
Despite his stint at SC Braga, Couto returned to Girona on loan from Manchester City in July 2022. His performance echoed his previous seasons with the club, offering consistency and reliability. He made 22 first team appearances and scored one goal in his debut season 2020 - 2021, followed by 25 appearances and a goal in the 2022 - 2023 season, and 34 appearances with yet another goal in the 2023 - 2024 season.
Eventually, Manchester City transferred Couto to Borussia Dortmund in Germany's Bundesliga for around a substantial £25m in August 2024. He's just started the 2024 - 2025 season with Borussia Dortmund, making just a single first team appearance so far.
Beyond his obligations to club football, Couto has also made his mark on the global stage. He participated in the World Cup Qualifiers South America 2024 - 2026 for Brazil, where he earned one start and one appearance as a substitute. Following this, he made one substitute appearance for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League 2024 - 2025.
