Yaimar Medina
EcuadorPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Yaimar 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.18 | 76 |
| Shots | 27 | 1.60 | 96 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.60 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 82 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.76 | 97 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.18 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 86 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 90 |
| Key passes | 19 | 1.10 | 78 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.82 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.18 | 74 |
Yaimar Medina has taken 27 shots with 11 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. 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. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 922 | 54.20 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 757 | 44.50 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 2.11 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.59 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 160 | 9.40 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 138 | 8.11 | 89 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.18 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.41 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 66 | 3.88 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.76 | 18 |
| Touches | 1309 | 76.90 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 272 | 15.98 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.53 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.76 | 89 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.65 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.53 | 75 |
Yaimar Medina completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 66 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.29 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.00 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.76 | 15 |
| Clearances | 52 | 3.05 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 81 | 4.76 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.12 | 58 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.00 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.23 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 4.25 | n/a | 37 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 2.76 | 85 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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
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Yaimar Medina previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.37 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 235 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6.89 |
| 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.
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 Mexico on December 9th. Genk lost 2-0. Yaimar Medina played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
Teammates at Genk
Yaimar Medina currently plays alongside Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, Joris Kayembe, Jarne Steuckers, Yira Sor, Junya Ito, August De Wannemacker, Ken Nkuba, Emile Doucouré, Mujaid Sadick, Christian Akpan, Ibrahima Bangoura, Lucca Brughmans, Ayumu Yokoyama, Nikolas Sattlberger, Matte Smets, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Hendrik Van Crombrugge, Tobias Lawal, Aaron Bibout, Yaimar Medina, Konstantinos Karetsas, Daan Heymans, Josué Kongolo, Robin Mirisola, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Bryan Heynen and Adrián Palacios at Genk.