Cristian Medina
Argentina
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Cristian Medina 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Cristian Medina has appeared in 18 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,378 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 18 | 1,378 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 6.78 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 542 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.99 |
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 5 | 445 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 7.01 |
| Copa do Brasil | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.85 |
| Total | 32 | 2,473 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 47 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 31 |
| Shots | 22 | 1.40 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.26 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.78 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.46 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.90 | 41 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.91 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 40 |
Cristian Medina has taken 22 shots with 3 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. Those shots are worth 3 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cristian Medina has 0 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 98 minutes. Cristian Medina has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 591 | 38.60 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 530 | 34.60 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 1.83 | 52 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.13 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 99 | 6.47 | 46 |
| Passes (final third) | 94 | 6.14 | 57 |
Cristian Medina has completed 530 of 591 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.85 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 1.18 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 71 | 4.64 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.65 | 46 |
| Touches | 808 | 52.80 | 36 |
| Possession lost | 108 | 7.05 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.65 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 1.83 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.85 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cristian Medina completes 13 dribbles at a 72% success rate and wins 71 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.44 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.85 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.04 | 59 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.57 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 80 | 5.22 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.07 | 92 |
Cristian Medina makes 22 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.18 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.26 | 56 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.07 | 93 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.07 | 60 |
| Fouls per card | 3.60 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 46 | 3.00 | 58 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Cristian Medina has committed 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.6 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (6 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (5) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
20 yrsCristian Medina previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 31 | 2,161 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 46 | 6.55 |
 Copa Libertadores | 9 | 699 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 12 | 968 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 7.17 |
 Copa de la Superliga | 8 | 666 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6.90 |
| Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 562 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 7.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 23 | 1,332 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 6.70 |
| Copa Libertadores | 11 | 952 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 6.81 |
| Copa de la Superliga | 11 | 724 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 30 | 1,229 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 44 | 5.31 |
| Copa Libertadores | 5 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 28 | 1,568 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 45 | 6.65 |
About Cristian Medina
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Cristian Medina has scored 1 goal across 18 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1378 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Medina has attempted 22 shots with 3 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Medina has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (72% success rate). Cristian Medina has contributed 14 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Medina has registered 22 tackles (13 won), 16 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 530 from 591 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Medina has won 71 of 129 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Medina has received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 28.
About Cristian Medina
Cristian Medina is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Botafogo in the Serie A, representing Argentina. Cristian Medina is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 1 June 2002.
Most recent appearance
Cristian Medina's most recent match was away at Flamengo on February 25th. Botafogo lost 3-0. Cristian Medina played 24 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Cristian Medina and Botafogo are next in action on August 8th against Palmeiras in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Botafogo vs Palmeiras match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo
Cristian Medina currently plays alongside Danilo, Domingos Andrade, Warleson, Matheus Martins, Kawan, Allan, Nahuel Ferraresi, Álvaro Montoro, Paulinho, Alex Telles, Júnior Santos, Vitinho, Huguinho, Mateo Ponte, Edenilson, Cristhian Loor, Jhoan Hernández, Arthur Cabral, Lucas Villalba, Marçal, Wallace Davi, Gabriel Batista, Jordan Barrera, Gabriel Justino, Anthony, Kaio, Lucas Monzón, Tiquinho Soares, Kadir Barría, Danilo and Cristian Medina at Botafogo.