Yago de Paula Ferreira (born 2 August 2001), known as Yago Ferreira or just Yago, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fluminense.
Career
Fluminense
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Yago joined Fluminense's youth sides in 2016, from a local FC Barcelona school in his hometown.[1] He progressed through the youth categories, before being an unused substitute with the main squad in a 0–0 Campeonato Carioca away draw against Boavista on 12 March 2022.[2]
Loan to Náutico
On 18 July 2023, after failing to make a first team breakthrough, Yago moved on loan to Série C side Náutico.[3] He returned to Flu on 19 September, however, after failing to make an appearance for Timbu.[4]
Loan to Nova Iguaçu
On 18 September 2023, Nova Iguaçu announced the signing of Yago on loan for the 2024 season.[5] He made his senior debut on 21 January 2024, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Flamengo.
Yago scored his first senior goal on 24 January 2024, netting his team's third in a 3–2 away win over Bangu. He was a regular starter for the club during the 2024 Campeonato Carioca, as they reached the finals for the first time ever.[6]
Personal life
Yago is the son of former footballer Iranildo.[7]
Career statistics
- As of 20 March 2024.[8]
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fluminense | 2022 | Série A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Náutico (loan) | 2023 | Série C | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Nova Iguaçu (loan) | 2024 | Série D | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14 | 3 | ||
| Coritiba (loan) | 2024 | Série B | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | ||
References
- ^ "Nos passos do Chuchu: filho de Iranildo é trunfo do Nova Iguaçu no DF" [In the footsteps of Chuchu: Iranildo's son is the asset of Nova Iguaçu in the DF] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Metrópoles. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Classificado no Carioca, Abel Braga aposta em Fluminense com reservas e atletas do sub-23 contra o Boavista" [Qualified in the Carioca, Abel Braga bets on Fluminense with reserves and under-23 athletes against Boavista] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Fluminense cede meia para o Náutico" [Fluminense loan midfielder to Náutico] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Yago Ferreira deixa o Náutico e retorna ao Fluminense sem entrar em campo" [Yago Ferreira leaves Náutico and returns to Fluminense without coming on the field] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NE45. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Nova Iguaçu acerta a contratação de Yago Ferreira" [Nova Iguaçu sign Yago Ferreira] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Nova Iguaçu FC. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Yago exalta feito histórico do Nova Iguaçu: 'Felicidade imensa'" [Yago plays up historical feat of Nova Iguaçu: 'Immense happiness'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio Braziliense. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Filho de ex-camisa 10 do Flamengo, Yago Ferreira vê evolução na base do Fluminense" [Son of former Flamengo number 10, Yago Ferreira sees evolution in the youth setup of Fluminense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Yago Ferreira at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 March 2024.