Yaimar Medina

Yaimar Medina

Personal information
Full name	Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz
Date of birth	(2004-11-05) 5 November 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Eloy Alfaro Canton
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Independiente del Valle
Number	51
Youth career
0000–2022	Independiente del Valle
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	Independiente del Valle	40	(8)
International career‡
2023	Ecuador U20	9	(1)
2024–	Ecuador U23	2	(3)
2024–	Ecuador	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 30 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:41 (UTC) 7 September 2024

Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz (born 5 November 2004) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Independiente del Valle and the Ecuador national team.

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]

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. ^{[4] [5]}

On 27 December 2023, he was included by coach Miguel Bravo in the Ecuador national under-23 football team. ^[6] On his debut, he scored two goals against Colombia U23. He also scored again in his second match against Venezuela U20. ^{[7] [8]}

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. ^[9]

Career statistics

International

As of match played 6 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. ^[10]

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. 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.
5. 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.
6. Campoverde, Brian (December 27, 2023). "OFFICIAL: Called from Ecuador for the 2024 Pre-Olympic". Studio Futbol. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
7. Larrea, Felipe (20 January 2024). "Scoring debut! Ecuador beats Colombia in the Pre-Olympic". Primicias.ec. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
8. "Video: Yaimar Medina's great free kick goal against Venezuela". Ole.com. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
9. "Brazil v Ecuador game report". ESPN. 6 September 2024.
10. Teglaers, Jeroen (13 June 2023). "YAIMAR MEDINA (INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE) – SCOUT REPORT". Target Scouting. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

External links

• Yaimar Medina at Soccerway