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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first steps that let him overlap and recover ground quickly as a right-back. (conf 0.75)
Genuine pace down the flank, a key part of his attacking profile. (conf 0.7)
Nimble in tight areas when combining in the final third. (conf 0.65)
Covers the width of the pitch repeatedly across a match as an attacking full-back. (conf 0.6)
Control
Generally reliable touch when receiving under pressure on the flank. (conf 0.55)
Comfortable carrying the ball forward and beating a man in one-on-ones. (conf 0.6)
Slight frame limits his ability to hold off bigger opponents physically. (conf 0.5)
Decent connection on shots but not a frequent long-range threat. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Tidy in build-up combinations with midfielders and wingers. (conf 0.55)
Capable of switching play though not his defining strength. (conf 0.45)
Delivers dangerous crosses from wide areas, his most productive attacking trait. (conf 0.65)
Reads overlap and underlap options well in advanced areas. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Occasional end product but not a regular goal threat from open play. (conf 0.45)
Mostly sensible in choosing when to shoot from wide positions. (conf 0.45)
Good timing of overlapping and underlapping runs to support attacks. (conf 0.55)
Not a designated set-piece taker at his clubs. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Undersized for a full-back, a clear weakness in the air. (conf 0.5)
Competitive one-on-one defensively but can be beaten by physical wingers. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Energetic in pressing triggers typical of modern Bundesliga full-backs. (conf 0.55)
Active in passing lanes though not a dominant tackler. (conf 0.5)
Positioning still developing, occasionally caught high after forward runs. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Generally settled on the ball for a young attacking full-back. (conf 0.5)
Sound choices in possession, less consistent defensively. (conf 0.5)
Diligent up and down the flank across 90 minutes. (conf 0.6)
Resilience
Has had stretches of fitness issues limiting a settled run of games. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Mid-20s attacking full-back with room to add defensive consistency. (conf 0.55)
Known within Brazilian and European football circles but not a global name. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yan Couto is a Brazilian right-back known for his pace, overlapping runs and crossing ability rather than defensive dominance. Developed through Manchester City's system with loan spells including Girona and Braga, he has since moved to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga where his attacking output down the flank is his main asset. He remains a work in progress defensively but offers energy and end product in wide areas.
Came through Coritiba's academy in Brazil before moving to Manchester City.
Spent time on loan at Girona and Braga to gain first-team experience.
Signed by Borussia Dortmund to add attacking depth at right-back.