Yaimar Abel Medina Ortiz (born 5 November 2004) is an Ecuadorean 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. He made his debut in the first team on 30 July 2022 against

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in Ecuadorian Serie A. He scored his first league goal on 2 June 2023 in Serie A, contributing to his team's 2–0 victory over

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International career

He was part of the Ecuador national under-20 football team that took part in the

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in Colombia, in which his Ecuador side achieved fourth place, ensuring its qualification for the 2023 U-20 World Cup held in Argentina. On 27 December 2023, he was included by coach Miguel Bravo in the

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. On his debut, he scored two goals against Colombia U23. He also scored again in his second match against Venezuela U20. Medina made his debut for the senior Ecuador national team on 6 September 2024 in a

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against Brazil at the Estádio Couto Pereira. He substituted Pervis Estupiñán in the 85th minute, Brazil won 1–0.

Career statistics

International

Style of play

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

References

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* 2004 births Living people People from Eloy Alfaro Canton Ecuadorian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Independiente del Valle footballers Ecuadorian Serie A players Copa Sudamericana-winning players Ecuador men's youth international footballers Ecuador men's international footballers {{Ecuador-footy-midfielder-stub