Coritiba Born in
Curitiba,
Paraná, Couto joined
Coritiba's youth setup in 2012, aged ten. In 2019, while still in the youth categories, he was included in
The Guardians "Next Generation 2019" as one of the 60 best young talents of the world. Promoted to the main squad for the 2020 season, Couto made his senior debut on 21 February, coming on as a first-half
substitute for injured
Patrick Vieira in a 2–0
Campeonato Paranaense home win against
Cianorte.
Manchester City On 1 March 2020, after being heavily linked to
Barcelona, Couto agreed to a five-year contract with
Premier League side
Manchester City, effective as of 1 July. On 25 September, he joined
Girona in the Spanish
Segunda División on a
season-long loan. Couto was named as a substitute by
Pep Guardiola in City's 1–0 defeat to
Leicester City at
Wembley Stadium in the
2021 FA Community Shield, his only first team involvement for the club to date.
Loan to Braga Couto spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Portuguese side
Braga.
Loan to Girona On 25 July 2022, Couto returned to Girona on a one-year loan deal, with the club in
La Liga. On 14 July 2023, he returned to the club for a third spell, signing on loan until the end of the
2023–24 season.
Borussia Dortmund On 3 August 2024, Couto joined
Bundesliga club
Borussia Dortmund on loan for the 2024–25 season, with a buy option clause that could be automatically triggered given certain playing criteria. On 10 October 2024, Couto’s €30 million release clause was triggered by Borussia Dortmund. On 16 September 2025, he scored his first goal for the club, which was also his debut
UEFA Champions League goal, in a 4–4 away draw against
Juventus. ==International career==