Yarlen | |
Fullname: | Yarlen Faustino Augusto |
Birth Date: | 20 February 2006 |
Birth Place: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Height: | 1.78 m |
Position: | Forward |
Currentclub: | Botafogo |
Clubnumber: | 67 |
Youthclubs1: | Olaria |
Youthyears2: | 2021–2023 |
Youthclubs2: | Botafogo |
Years1: | 2024– |
Clubs1: | Botafogo |
Caps1: | 6 |
Goals1: | 2 |
Club-Update: | 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.
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.