Yarlen Faustino Augusto (born 20 February 2006), simply known as Yarlen, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club América Mineiro, on loan from 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.
On 28 July 2025, Yarlen was sent on loan to Primeira Liga club Tondela, with an option to buy. After scoring 1 goal in 14 appearances for the Portuguese club, he returned to Brazil, joining Série B side América Mineiro on loan until the end of the 2026 season.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBotafogo2024Série A30320020—82Career total303200200082
Honours Botafogo Copa Libertadores : 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2024
References
External links Botafogo profile