Yuri Alves
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Yuri Alves de Aquino | ||
| Date of birth | 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]
| 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 | ||
- ^ Includes Campeonato Goiano
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Yuri Alves at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2026.