Players like Yaimar Medina
LBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYaimar Medina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yaimar Medina are Louis Oppie, Matt Targett, Joaquín Piquerez. Doppel rates Louis Oppie (FC St. Pauli) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Wittek scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yaimar Medina is a dynamic attacking left-back, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively with impressive passing accuracy and chance creation metrics. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 28% of his peers, highlighting room for improvement, but his top-tier shot volume and involvement in the final third underline his potential as an attacking threat. While defensive metrics suggest he may not excel in tackling, his reliability is evident with only 10 games missed in the last three seasons, signaling a durable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yaimar Medina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Joaquín Piquerezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 28 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 86 |
| 11 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yaimar Medina
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yaimar Medina?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Oppie (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to Yaimar Medina, with a 83/100 overall match. Matt Targett and Joaquín Piquerez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yaimar Medina?
Yes. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yaimar Medina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yaimar Medina's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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