Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz (born 5 November 2004) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Genk and the Ecuador national team.

Club career

Medina came through the academy at Independiente del Valle.[1] He made his debut in the first team on 30 July 2022 against Barcelona S.C. in Ecuadorian Serie A.[2] He scored his first league goal on 2 June 2023 in Serie A, contributing to his team's 2–0 victory over S.D. Aucas.[3]

On 9 January 2025, Medina signed a 4.5-year contract with Genk in Belgium.[4]

International career

He was part of the Ecuador national under-20 football team that took part in the 2023 South American U-20 Championship in Colombia, in which his Ecuador side achieved fourth place, ensuring its qualification for the 2023 U-20 World Cup held in Argentina.[5][6]

On 27 December 2023, he was included by coach Miguel Bravo in the Ecuador national under-23 football team.[7] On his debut, he scored two goals against Colombia U23. He also scored again in his second match against Venezuela U20.[8][9]

Medina made his debut for the senior Ecuador national team on 6 September 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Brazil at the Estádio Couto Pereira. He substituted Pervis Estupiñán in the 85th minute, Brazil won 1–0.[10]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 7 December 2024[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Independiente del Valle 2022 Serie A 5 0 2 0 — 1[b] 0 — 8 0
2023 18 1 0 0 — 4[c] 0 1[d] 0 23 1
2024 25 5 5 0 — 6[c] 0 — 36 5
Total 48 6 7 0 0 0 11 0 1 0 67 6
Career total 48 6 7 0 0 0 11 0 1 0 67 6
  1. ^ Include Copa Ecuador
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Serie B

International

As of match played 7 September 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Ecuador 2024 1 0
Total 1 0

Style of play

Medina has played on both flanks, both deeper as a wing-back and further forward in a more attacking position.[12]

Honours

Independiente del Valle

References

  1. ^ Vickery, Tim (23 January 2024). "Young stars shine as CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying kicks off". ESPN. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. ^ "INDEPENDIENTE VALLE VS. BARCELONA 1 - 1". Soccerway. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Independiente del Valle won and puts the stage in its pocket". ESPN. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Ecuadorian international Yaimar Medina (20) signs with KRC Genk". Genk. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  5. ^ Pasi, Serafin Unus (March 24, 2023). "Team Profile and List of Ecuador Players in the 2023 U-20 World Cup". Bola.net. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  6. ^ Vickery, Tim (13 February 2023). "Brazil are South American U20 champions, but real winners will be known in a decade". ESPN. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  7. ^ Campoverde, Brian (December 27, 2023). "OFFICIAL: Called from Ecuador for the 2024 Pre-Olympic". Studio Futbol. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  8. ^ Larrea, Felipe (20 January 2024). "Scoring debut! Ecuador beats Colombia in the Pre-Olympic". Primicias.ec. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Video: Yaimar Medina's great free kick goal against Venezuela". Ole.com. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Brazil v Ecuador game report". ESPN. 6 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Yaimer Medina at Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  12. ^ Teglaers, Jeroen (13 June 2023). "YAIMAR MEDINA (INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE) – SCOUT REPORT". Target Scouting. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaimar_Medina
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