Yuri Souza Almeida (born 7 May 1995), commonly known as Yuri Mamute, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward Central Esporte Clube.
Club career Yuri made his professional debut at Grêmio in 2011. In 2014, he was loaned to Botafogo. He returned to the "Tricolor Gaúcho" in early 2015 and became a starter in the team under Luiz Felipe Scolari, going on to play a bigger role in the tactics of the squad during Roger Machado's tenure. However, an injury to his ankle ligaments in July 2015 was a key factor keeping him out of action for about a month. Following his return from injury, he struggled to regain a starting position in the squad.Grêmio libera empréstimo de Yuri Mamute para o futebol árabe Retrieved 8 December 2015
In January 2016, Panathinaikos and Grêmio confirmed a loan agreement was in place for Yuri who signed a half-year loan contract with the Greek club. The agreement included a fee of €100,000 for the first half season, rising to €200,000 if he were to play in the 2016–17 season. Panathinaikos secured the option to sign Yuri permanently either in the summer of 2016 for €4 million or at the end of the 18-month loan for €7 million.Ξανά σε ρυθμούς Σελε...ΠΑΟ! Retrieved 7 January 2016Grêmio acerta empréstimo de atacante Yuri Mamute a clube grego Retrieved 6 January 2016 After three months with the club, Yuri was reportedly not deemed to be a suitable replacement for previous striker Nikolaos Karelis and rumoured to return to Grêmio at the end of the season."Mamute to leave Panathinaikos this summer" Retrieved 17 April 2016
In February 2017, Yuri went on trial with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Aktobe, signing for the club on loan, on 18 February 2017.
In May 2023, Yuri moved to Vietnam, signing for V.League 1 club Haiphong.
In June 2024, Yuri signed for SHB Da Nang, also playing in the V.League 1.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGrêmio2011Série A1000000010201200000020202013803000621722014000000414120151534000111304Total2437000234547Botafogo (loan)2014Série A170210000191Total170210000191Panathinaikos (loan)2015–16Super League Greece8000000080Total8000000080Náutico (loan)2016Série B110000000110Total110000000110Aktobe (loan)2017Kazakhstan Premier League153100000163Total153100000163Career total7551010023410811
Honours
National Brazil U20 Toulon Tournament: 2013
Individual Toulon Tournament Golden Ball: 2013
References
External links
Yuri Mamute profile. Portal Oficial do Grêmio.