YC
Yan Couto
Right Midfield / Brazil / Manchester City
60 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
In the crucible of a tense title race, Manchester City sit second in the table with form reading LDWWD—a sequence that demands every squad member contribute. Enter Yan Couto, the 22-year-old Brazilian who has quietly become Pep Guardiola's tactical wildcard. Deployed as a hybrid right midfielder with the instincts of an overlapping full-back, Couto has racked up 22 appearances and over 1,400 minutes this season, chipping in with 2 goals and 4 assists. His €20 million valuation reflects more than raw numbers; it's his passing vision that oils City's transitions and his recovery pace that allows him to bomb forward before tracking back with defensive discipline. Remarkably disciplined with just 3 yellow cards all campaign, Couto competes for minutes with England international Kyle Walker yet continues to prove indispensable as City chase silverware. At 22, this Brazilian represents the future of Guardiola's fluid system—a modern full-back reborn as a midfield weapon.