Kauã Prates de Almeida (born 12 August 2008) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left-back for club Borussia Dortmund.
Club career Cruzeiro Born in Montanha, Espírito Santo, Kauã Prates joined Cruzeiro's youth sides in 2019, for the under-11s. In September 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year deal.
Kauã Prates made his first team debut on 7 May 2025, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Mushuc Runa, for the season's Copa Sudamericana. He scored his first senior goal the following 10 January, but in a 2–1 Campeonato Mineiro home loss to Pouso Alegre.
Borussia Dortmund On 19 February 2026, Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of Kauã Prates on a five-year contract, effective in August, after his 18th birthday.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCruzeiro2025Série A80—1030—1202026Série A10411000—61Total90412030—181Borussia Dortmund2026–27Bundesliga10—10100030Career total10041304000211
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