Yuri Alves

Yuri Alves
Personal information
Full name Yuri Alves de Aquino
Date of birth (2006-09-06) 6 September 2006
Place of birth Goiânia, Brazil
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
Red Bull Bragantino
Youth career
2019–2025 Atlético Goianiense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025 Atlético Goianiense 22 (1)
2026– Red Bull Bragantino 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:17, 7 January 2026 (UTC)

Yuri Alves de Aquino (born 6 September 2006), known as Yuri Alves or just Yuri, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either an attacking midfielder or a forward for Red Bull Bragantino.

Career

Atlético Goianiense

Born in Goiânia, Goiás, Yuri began his career with hometown side Atlético Goianiense.[1] A spotlight of the under-20 team, he made his senior debut on 16 January 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 Campeonato Goiano home draw against Jataiense.[2]

After a further three matches, Yuri returned to the under-20s before returning to first team duties in July 2025. He renewed his contract until 2029 on 25 August,[3] and was handed his first senior start on 16 September, in a 2–1 home win over Avaí.[4]

Yuri scored his first senior goal on 18 October 2025, netting the winner in a 1–0 home success over rivals Vila Nova.[5]

Red Bull Bragantino

On 29 December 2025, after having offers from Botafogo and Palmeiras, Atlético agreed to transfer Yuri to Red Bull Bragantino for a rumoured fee of R$ 3 million, for 50% of his economic rights.[6]

Personal life

Yuri's grandfather Ruy Lara was also a footballer, who also played for Atlético in the 1970s.[1]

Career statistics

As of 7 January 2026[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league[a] Copa do Brasil Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Atlético Goianense 2025 Série B 18 1 4 0 0 0 22 1
Red Bull Bragantino 2026 Série A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 18 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 1
  1. ^ Includes Campeonato Goiano

References

  1. ^ a b "Jovem promessa do Atlético-GO tem clube e Campinas no DNA" [Young prospect of Atlético-GO has the club and Campinas on his DNA] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Popular. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Atlético-GO perde pênalti e empata com a Jataiense na estreia do Goianão" [Atlético-GO miss penalty and draw with Jataiense in the debut of the Goianão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Atlético-GO renova contrato de joia do clube até 2029" [Atlético-GO renew contract of pearl from the club until 2029] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Yuri Alves estreia como titular no Atlético-GO contra o Avaí" [Yuri Alves debuts as a starter at Atlético-GO against Avaí] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Mídia 1 News. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Jogadores de Atlético-GO e Vila brigam após lance de efeito de Yuri; veja" [Atlético-GO and Vila Nova players brawl after Yuri's move; check out] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 18 October 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Com ofertas de Palmeiras e Botafogo, atacante é vendido ao RB Bragantino" [With offers from Palmeiras and Bragantino, forward is sold to RB Bragantino] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 29 December 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  7. ^ Yuri Alves at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2026.