Yago Ferreira

Yago de Paula Ferreira (born 2 August 2001), known as Yago Ferreira or just Yago, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder 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. 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.

Loan to Náutico On 18 July 2023, after failing to make a first team breakthrough, Yago moved on loan to Série C side Náutico. He returned to Flu on 19 September, however, after failing to make an appearance for Timbu.

Loan to Nova Iguaçu On 18 September 2023, Nova Iguaçu announced the signing of Yago on loan for the 2024 season. 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.

Personal life Yago is the son of former footballer Iranildo.

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