In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Faustino and the second or paternal family name is Augusto.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yarlen Faustino Augusto | ||
| Date of birth | (2006-02-20) 20 February 2006 (age 18) | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Botafogo | ||
| Number | 67 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Olaria | |||
| 2021–2023 | Botafogo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Botafogo | 6 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:35, 17 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Yarlen Faustino Augusto (born 20 February 2006), simply known as Yarlen, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Botafogo.
Career
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Yarlen joined Botafogo's youth setup in 2021, from Olaria. He made his first team debut on 3 March 2024, coming on as a late substitute for Kauê in a 4–2 Campeonato Carioca away win over Fluminense; by doing so, he became the first player born in 2006 to appear for the club in an official match.
Yarlen scored his first senior goal on 10 March 2024, netting the opener in a 2–1 away win over Sampaio Corrêa-RJ. On 7 May, he renewed his contract with Fogão until December 2028.
Yarlen made his Série A debut on 1 June 2024, replacing Júnior Santos late into a 1–0 away win over Corinthians.
Career statistics
- As of 17 June 2024.
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Botafogo | 2024 | Série A | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 8 | 2 | |
| Career total | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||
- Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
Honours
- Botafogo
References
- "Sensação no Botafogo, jovem atacante Yarlen começou no Olaria" [Sensation at Botafogo, young forward Yarlen began at Olaria] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Acesso Carioca. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- "Multa de R$ 160 milhões e cena inusitada: conheça Yarlen, jovem que viralizou em sua estreia no Botafogo" [R$ 160 million release clause and unusual scene: know Yarlen, youngster who went viral on his debut at Botafogo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- "Yarlen destaca primeiro gol como profissional do Botafogo: 'Foi um golaço'" [Yarlen highlights first goal as a professional of Botafogo: 'It was a great goal'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- "Botafogo renova contrato do atacante Yarlen até o fim de 2028" [Botafogo renew contract of forward Yarlen until the end of 2028] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- Yarlen at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
External links
- Botafogo profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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