Born in São Paulo, Yuri Lima joined Grêmio Osasco Audax in 2007, when the club was still known as PAEC.[1] After a one-year loan at Palmeiras' under-20 side, he was promoted to the first team in 2015.
Returning to his parent club, Yuri was made a starter by Fernando Diniz during the 2016 campaign, as Audax reached the finals of Paulistão for the first time in their history. He contributed with 13 appearances during the tournament, as his side finished second.
On 13 May 2016, Yuri Lima was involved in a negotiation with Santos, being linked to a loan move to the club.[4] He would only sign his 18-month loan deal on 7 June, after renewing with Audax until 2020.[5]
Yuri Lima made his Série A debut on 15 June 2016, coming on as a late substitute for Caju in a 2–0 home win against Sport Recife.[6] On 3 July he scored his first professional goal, netting the third in a 3–0 home win against Chapecoense.[7]
Yuri Lima started the 2017 campaign as a centre back, mainly as a cover to the absences of Gustavo Henrique, Luiz Felipe and David Braz, all injured. On 27 March of that year, Santos activated the buyout clause of R$ 800,000 on his contract and signed him permanently. His new contract will start after the expiration of the loan deal.[8]
On 14 January 2018, Yuri Lima extended his contract with Santos until December 2020, after cutting ties with Audax.[10] However, he was rarely used by managers Jair Ventura and Cuca during the campaign.
Fluminense
On 8 May 2019, despite featuring more regularly under new manager Jorge Sampaoli, Yuri Lima was loaned to fellow first division side Fluminense, until December.[11] On 30 December, his agent confirmed a permanent three-year deal with Flu.[12]
Cuiabá (loan)
On 26 May 2021, Yuri Lima was loaned to fellow top tier Cuiabá until the end of the season.[13]
Personal life
Yuri Lima's twin brother Yan is also a footballer. Also a midfielder, he too was groomed at Audax.[14] He was the boyfriend of the famous singer Iza.[15] The end of the relationship was announced on July 10, 2024 by Iza, after it was confirmed that Yuri had an affair.[16]
On 13 October 2024, Iza gave birth to Nala, her first daughter with soccer player Yuri Lima. The girl was born at the Hospital Perinatal da Glória, in the city of Rio de Janeiro.[17]
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