Cristian Medina
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Cristian Medina 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Cristian Medina has appeared in 12 Serie A matches this season, totalling 949 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. 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 | 12 | 949 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 6.84 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 5 | 404 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7.27 |
 Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 5 | 445 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 7.01 |
 Copa do Brasil | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.85 |
| Total | 24 | 1,906 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 40 | 6.97 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 35 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.50 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 44 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.19 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.85 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.38 | 54 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.90 | 40 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.85 | 63 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 44 |
Cristian Medina has taken 16 shots with 3 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cristian Medina has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 105 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 404 | 38.30 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 361 | 34.20 | 52 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 2.28 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.19 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 64 | 6.07 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 61 | 5.79 | 55 |
Cristian Medina has completed 361 of 404 passes at 89% 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 | 8 | 0.76 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.14 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 52 | 4.93 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.85 | 62 |
| Touches | 563 | 53.40 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 78 | 7.40 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.66 | 36 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 1.99 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.95 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cristian Medina completes 8 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.52 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.95 | 46 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.14 | 65 |
| Clearances | 17 | 1.61 | 72 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 58 | 5.50 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Cristian Medina makes 16 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.33 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.38 | 75 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.09 | 92 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.09 | 68 |
| Fouls per card | 2.80 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 3.32 | 69 |
| 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 14 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (3) and right defensive midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 12 appearances (12 starts), totalling 949 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Medina has attempted 16 shots with 3 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Medina has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (67% success rate). Cristian Medina has contributed 9 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Medina has registered 16 tackles (10 won), 12 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 361 from 404 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Medina has won 52 of 93 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Medina has received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 21.
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 Santos on May 7th. Botafogo won 2-1. Cristian Medina played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.96.
Recent matches
- May 7th2-1 winvsSantos(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- June 9th2-1 lossatBahia(74 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.51)
- May 24th1-3 winatCaracas(44 mins, rating 6.58)
- June 17th0-3 winatIndependiente Petrolero(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.35)
- September 3rd3-1 winvsCorinthians(80 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.06)
Next fixture
Cristian Medina and Botafogo are next in action on April 29th against Cruzeiro in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cruzeiro vs Botafogo match preview.
Teammates at Botafogo
Cristian Medina currently plays alongside Gabriel Justino, Huguinho, Bastos, Edenilson, Raul, Kadir Barría, Mateo Ponte, Júnior Santos, Álvaro Montoro, Santiago Rodríguez, Danilo, Nahuel Ferraresi, Elias Manoel, Cristian Medina, Vitinho, Nathan Fernandes, Anthony, Léo Linck, Lucas Villalba, Arthur Cabral, Marçal, Jhoan Hernández, Joaquín Correa, Matheus Martins, Kaio, Allan, Ythallo, Wallace Davi, Chris Ramos, Alex Telles, Caio Roque, Jordan Barrera and Cristhian Loor at Botafogo.