Yarlen Faustino Augusto (born 20 February 2006), simply known as Yarlen, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Botafogo.

Yarlen
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)

Career

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Born in Rio de Janeiro, Yarlen joined Botafogo's youth setup in 2021, from Olaria.[1] 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.[2]

Yarlen scored his first senior goal on 10 March 2024, netting the opener in a 2–1 away win over Sampaio Corrêa-RJ.[3] On 7 May, he renewed his contract with Fogão until December 2028.[4]

Yarlen made his Série A debut on 1 June 2024, replacing Júnior Santos late into a 1–0 away win over Corinthians.

Career statistics

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As of 17 June 2024.[5]
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[a] 0 8 2
Career total 3 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 2
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Yarlen at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
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