Yan Couto: Complete Como 1907 Player Profile
Career, statistics, playing style, Brazil journey and the role of Como’s dynamic right-back in Cesc Fàbregas’s system.
Yan Bueno Couto, commonly known as Yan Couto, is a Brazilian right-back and wing-back who joined Como 1907 on loan from Borussia Dortmund in August 2026.
Born in Curitiba, Couto developed at Coritiba before joining Manchester City in 2020. His career then took him through Girona, Braga and Borussia Dortmund, giving him experience in Spain, Portugal, Germany and major European competitions before his move to Italy.
Dynamic, technically confident and naturally attack-minded, Couto can cover several roles on the right flank. His acceleration, creativity and willingness to play forward provide Cesc Fàbregas with a natural wide option in Como’s possession-based system.
7 important facts about Yan Couto
- Born in Curitiba Couto was born in Paraná, Brazil, on 3 June 2002.
- Coritiba academy graduate He joined Coritiba’s youth system at the age of ten.
- Signed by Manchester City The English club recruited him from Coritiba in 2020.
- FIFA U-17 World Cup winner Couto won the 2019 tournament with Brazil.
- Brazil international He made his senior international debut in 2023.
- Joined Como in 2026 Couto arrived on loan from Borussia Dortmund for 2026/27.
- Attacking right-back He can play as a right-back, wing-back or wide midfielder.
Quick facts
Who is Yan Couto?
Yan Bueno Couto was born in Curitiba, in the Brazilian state of Paraná, on 3 June 2002. He joined Coritiba’s academy in 2012 and developed into one of the most highly regarded Brazilian full-backs of his generation.
Couto attracted international attention while still playing at youth level. In 2019, he was identified among the leading young talents in world football and played a central role in Brazil’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup victory.
Manchester City signed him from Coritiba in 2020. Although he did not establish himself in the English club’s first team, he gained valuable experience through loans at Girona and Braga.
His performances in Spain, particularly during Girona’s strong 2023/24 campaign, confirmed his qualities as an aggressive and creative right-sided player. Couto later moved to Borussia Dortmund before joining Como in August 2026.
“I really like the team’s style of play and its philosophy. I hope I can help the team improve even more.”
Yan Couto on joining Como 1907Club career
Coritiba
Couto joined the Coritiba academy at the age of ten and progressed through the club’s youth categories. He was promoted to the senior squad for the 2020 season and made his first-team debut in the Campeonato Paranaense.
His technical ability, speed and attacking ambition had already attracted interest from major European clubs before his professional debut.
Manchester City
Manchester City reached an agreement to sign Couto in March 2020, with the transfer taking effect in July. The move placed him within the City Football Group structure and opened a route to European football.
Couto did not make a competitive first-team appearance for Manchester City. His development took place through loan spells designed to provide regular senior football.
First spell at Girona
Couto joined Girona on loan for the 2020/21 season. The Spanish club was competing in the Segunda División, and the Brazilian gained his first sustained experience in European professional football.
He made 22 league appearances and contributed one goal as Girona reached the promotion play-offs.
Braga
Couto spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Braga in Portugal. He gained further experience in the Primeira Liga, domestic cup competitions and the UEFA Europa League.
The season helped him develop against different tactical structures and gave him his first sustained exposure to European club competition.
Return to Girona
Couto returned to Girona in 2022 and remained for two seasons in La Liga. He became an increasingly important attacking outlet on the right and built an effective understanding with Girona’s technical players.
During the 2023/24 season, Couto contributed to one of the most successful campaigns in the club’s history. His performances earned him the La Liga Under-23 Player of the Month award for December 2023.
Borussia Dortmund
Couto joined Borussia Dortmund on loan in August 2024. The agreement included a purchase mechanism, and the German club subsequently completed his permanent transfer.
He gained experience in the Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. In September 2025, he scored his first Dortmund goal and first Champions League goal in a 4-4 draw against Juventus.
Competition for the right-back position limited his continuity, but the period in Germany added experience at another major European club.
Yan Couto at Como 1907
Arrival from Borussia Dortmund
Como announced Couto’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund on 6 August 2026. The Brazilian joined on loan for the 2026/27 season, with published contract information also reporting an option for Como to complete a permanent transfer.
The reported purchase option has been placed between €20 million and €22 million. These figures were not detailed in the official Como announcement and should therefore be treated as reported terms rather than confirmed club figures.
Why Como signed Yan Couto
Cesc Fàbregas highlighted Couto’s courage, technical ability, energy and desire to play forward. These characteristics offer Como several tactical options on the right side.
“Yan is a brave and technically strong player who gives us different options on the right side. He likes to play forward, has great energy and fits well with the way we want to play.”
Cesc FàbregasCouto also explained that Como’s playing philosophy influenced his decision. He viewed the move as an important next step after his experiences in Spain, Portugal and Germany.
Immediate role in the team
Couto quickly became a regular option on the right side. His early Serie A appearances included extensive involvement as a starter, demonstrating the trust placed in him by Fàbregas.
During the first months of the 2026/27 season, he provided two league assists while contributing to Como’s build-up, chance creation and pressing structure.
Contract and purchase option
Couto’s loan agreement with Como runs until 30 June 2027. His parent club contract with Borussia Dortmund is reported to run until 2030.
Published information suggests that Como can activate a purchase option and that a longer contract, reportedly until 2031, would then apply.
Key Como milestones
- Joined Como on loan from Borussia Dortmund on 6 August 2026.
- Selected the number 27 shirt.
- Made his official Como debut during the 2026/27 season.
- Established himself as a regular starter on the right.
- Registered his first Serie A assist for Como.
- Reached two league assists during his first months in Italy.
- Represented Como in the UEFA Champions League.
- Played as both a right-back and right wing-back.
Playing style
Attacking mentality
Couto is a naturally attack-minded full-back. He looks for forward passing options, carries the ball into advanced areas and frequently positions himself high on the right.
His instinct is to advance whenever space becomes available. This can help his team establish territory, stretch the opposition and add an extra player to attacking combinations.
Acceleration and mobility
Couto’s acceleration allows him to move beyond opponents and cover the entire right flank. He can make overlapping runs outside a winger or move into an advanced position before receiving the ball.
His mobility also helps him recover after possession is lost, although the timing of those movements remains important for the team’s balance.
Creativity and crossing
Couto can create chances through cut-backs, low crosses and passes from wide positions. His vision allows him to identify central runners after advancing towards the final third.
He is particularly effective when allowed to receive facing forward and attack space before the opposing defence becomes organised.
Dribbling
Couto is comfortable challenging opponents directly. Changes of pace, close control and quick touches help him move past the first defender and create numerical advantages on the right.
Combination play
He can exchange short passes with midfielders and attacking players, supporting triangles near the touchline or moving inside to connect with central areas.
Defensive development
Couto’s attacking strength must be balanced with defensive positioning, physical duels and protection of the space behind him. His development at Como includes improving these decisions within a structured possession system.
Role in Cesc Fàbregas’s system
Couto’s technical qualities and attacking energy make him a natural fit for Cesc Fàbregas’s approach. Como seek to control possession, create passing options across the pitch and use width to open spaces between opposing defenders.
Providing width on the right
Couto can hold a wide position and force the opposing defensive block to expand. This movement creates central space for Como’s midfielders and attacking players.
Advancing during build-up
When Como build from defence, Couto can initially receive as a conventional right-back before advancing into midfield or higher along the touchline.
Overlapping runs
When the right-sided attacker moves inside, Couto can attack the external channel. His speed gives the player in possession a passing option behind the opposing full-back.
Operating as a wing-back
In a three-player defensive structure, Couto can play as the right wing-back. This role gives him greater freedom to remain high and contribute regularly in the final third.
Creating overloads
Couto can combine with an attacking midfielder and winger to create a three-player advantage on the right. His movement can also draw an opponent away from the central zone.
Counter-pressing and recovery
Como need immediate pressure after losing possession. Couto’s energy allows him to close down the receiver, challenge for loose balls and recover towards the defensive line.
Tactical flexibility
His ability to play as a full-back, wing-back or wide midfielder gives Fàbregas different options without requiring a substitution. Couto can change his height and positioning as the structure evolves.
Career statistics
Couto has played in Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Italy. His journey includes second-division football, four leading European domestic leagues and three major UEFA club competitions.
| Club | Period | League appearances | League goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coritiba | 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| Girona | 2020/21 | 22 | 1 |
| Braga | 2021/22 | 28 | 1 |
| Girona | 2022-2024 | 59 | 2 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 2024-2026 | 40 | 2 |
| Como 1907 | From 2026 | 10 | 0 |
Como statistics in 2026/27
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Yan Couto and the Brazil national team
Brazil Under-17
Couto was a regular member of Brazil’s under-17 team and became an important player during the 2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
Brazil won the tournament on home soil, giving Couto his first major international honour and confirming his status as one of the leading full-backs of his generation.
Senior international debut
Couto received his first senior Brazil call-up in October 2023 after replacing the injured Vanderson for World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Uruguay.
He made his senior debut in 2023 and collected four appearances across 2023 and 2024. He was also included in Brazil’s squad for the 2024 Copa América.
International experience
Couto’s senior international exposure adds another dimension to his profile. His ability to play as a conventional right-back or an advanced wing-back offers Brazil different tactical possibilities.
Honours
- FIFA Under-17 World Cup with Brazil: 2019
- La Liga Under-23 Player of the Month: December 2023
Main strengths
- Acceleration
- Attacking movement
- Chance creation
- Crossing and cut-backs
- Dribbling
- Combination play
- Progressive ball carrying
- Width on the right
- Overlapping runs
- Technical confidence
- Versatility across the right flank
- Experience in major European competitions
Why Yan Couto is important to Como
Couto provides Como with a specialist right-sided player capable of adding speed, creativity and attacking width. His profile is especially useful against opponents who defend in a narrow and compact block.
His presence gives Fàbregas the option to use a conventional back four, a three-player defence with wing-backs or a more attacking structure in which Couto operates close to the final third.
Couto’s experience in La Liga, the Bundesliga, the Champions League and the Europa League is significant for a player of his age. He has already faced several tactical styles and high-level opponents.
His early involvement during the 2026/27 season suggests that he is not merely a depth option. Couto can become one of Como’s principal creators from wide positions while continuing to improve his defensive consistency.
The reported purchase option also gives Como a potential route towards retaining him beyond the loan. If his development continues, Couto can become an important long-term player within the club’s project.
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Official profile and player data
Visit Yan Couto’s official Como profile, the club announcement of his signing and his statistical player pages.