Yago Cariello Ribeiro (born 27 July 1999), sometimes known as Yago Caju, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ulsan HD.

Professional career

Cariello is a youth product of America-RJ, before moving to the youth side of Vasco da Gama in 2018. On 8 January 2020, he transferred to Tupynambás where he began his senior career. He then moved to Europe with a stint at Condeixa in 2020–21, followed by a move to União Santarém for the 2021–22 season where he was one of the top scorers in the Liga 3. On 2 May 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the Primeira Liga side Portimonense. Cariello made his professional debut with Portimonense in a 1–0 Primeira Liga loss to Boavista on 7 August 2022.

On 1 July 2023, Portimonense sent Cariello on a season-long loan to K League 1 side Gangwon FC.

On 6 July 2025, Cariello was loan to Chinese Super League club Zhejiang FC. On 4 January 2026, Ulsan HD announced Cariello's return after the 2025 season.

Career statistics

As of match played 22 November 2025.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tupynambás20204040
Condeixa2020–21Campeonato de Portugal214214
União Santarém2021–22Liga 32412102512
Portimonense2022–23Primeira Liga2531020283
Gangwon FC (loan)2023K League 1111111
202418900189
Total2910002910
Ulsan HD2024K League 11243151206
20255000100060
Total174316100266
Zhejiang FC (loan)2025Chinese Super League14101410
Career total13043405120610014145

External links

  • at Soccerway