Yaimar Medina stats
Ecuador
Match-by-match stats
Y. Medina
GenkDefender
Y. Medina vs Standard Liège
2 games played, 1 more on the benchYaimar Medina's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 12:30 against Standard Liège. See how Yaimar Medina did in earlier matches against Standard Liège.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 25, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Feb 22, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Aug 10, 2025 |
GNKvSTL
Sun 25 Oct 12:30Sun 12:30Before the next match
Genk v Standard Liège, Sun 25 OctWhat Standard Liège allow left backs
Position stats11 appearances at LB against Standard Liège in their last 20 matches; league average from the Pro League.
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Odds OutliersYaimar Medina 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Yaimar Medina has appeared in 27 Pro League matches this season, totalling 1,532 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 27 | 1,532 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 6.82 |
 Europa League | 12 | 664 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.75 |
| Total | 39 | 2,196 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 34 | 6.80 |
Attacking stats
Yaimar Medina has taken 27 shots with 11 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 1.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yaimar Medina has 3 assists and 19 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 109 minutes. Yaimar Medina has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Yaimar Medina has completed 757 of 922 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Yaimar Medina completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 66 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
Yaimar Medina makes 22 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Yaimar Medina has committed 17 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left back (12 appearances), also at left wing back (3) and left winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Genk squad
J. Ito
33 yrs#10
R. Durosinmi
23 yrs#17
A. Bibout
22 yrs#23
A. Yokoyama23 yrs#30
N. Adedeji-Sternberg
21 yrs#32
J. Afriyie
19 yrs#33
B. Tahirović
23 yrs#4
B. Heynen
29 yrs#8
J. Erenbjerg
26 yrs#11
I. Bangoura
22 yrs#21
N. Sattlberger
22 yrs#24
D. Heymans27 yrs#38
A. De Wannemacker17 yrs#56K. Haroun20 yrs#86
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19 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.75 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.37 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 3 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.96 |
 Challenger Pro League | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 235 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6.89 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Libertadores | 4 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6.73 |
About Yaimar Medina
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Yaimar Medina has scored 3 assists across 27 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1532 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Yaimar Medina has attempted 27 shots with 11 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.36 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yaimar Medina has created 14 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Yaimar Medina has contributed 19 key passes and 51 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yaimar Medina has registered 22 tackles (17 won), 13 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 757 from 922 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Yaimar Medina has won 66 of 116 total duels.
Discipline
Yaimar Medina has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 30.
About Yaimar Medina
Yaimar Medina is a 21-year-old defender playing for Genk in the Pro League, representing Ecuador. Yaimar Medina is left-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 5 November 2004.
Most recent appearance
Yaimar Medina's most recent match was away at Anderlecht on January 13th. Genk drew 0-0. Yaimar Medina played 9 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.61.
Recent matches
- January 13th0-0 drawatAnderlecht(9 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.61)
- August 26th4-0 winvsSK Beveren(13 mins, rating 6.44)
- June 2nd2-3 lossvsRFC Liège(46 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.13)
- March 23rd4-4 drawatAntwerp(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 21st3-2 winvsWesterlo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Yaimar Medina and Genk are next in action on September 25th against Standard Liège in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Genk vs Standard Liège match preview.
Teammates at Genk
Yaimar Medina currently plays alongside Daan Heymans, Tobe Leysen, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Joris Kayembe, Ayumu Yokoyama, Lucca Brughmans, Christiaan Ravych, Kenan Haroun, Kevin Amaro, Benjamin Tahirović, Aaron Bibout, Yaimar Medina, Josué Kongolo, August De Wannemacker, Matte Smets, Ibrahima Bangoura, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Emmanuel Sarfo, Rafiu Durosinmi, Junya Ito, Bryan Heynen, Adrián Palacios, Jerry Afriyie, Milan Roganovic, Elie Mbavu, Ken Nkuba, Tobias Lawal, Christian Akpan, Nikolas Sattlberger and Emile Doucouré at Genk.