About Yarlen

Yarlen Faustino Augusto (born 20 February 2006), simply known as Yarlen, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for 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.