Cristian Medina

ABOUT CRISTIAN MEDINA

Soccer player and athlete who became famous as a central midfielder for Boca Juniors. He was part of Argentina's under 15 squad that won the 2017 South American Championship. He was also selected for the under 17 squad for the 2019 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He was dubbed the next Fernando Gago by some Argentine media.

He played in the youth ranks at Rayo de Malaver.

He once trained with Lionel Messi in an Argentina camp. In December of 2023, it was reported that Inter Miami had prepared a $7.5 million offer to Boca Juniors for his signing. Medina is primarily a central midfielder, though is capable of playing in various positions across the midfield. He stands 5'10" tall.

He is from Argentina.

He made his senior debut in February of 2021 in the Copa de la Liga Profesional against Gimnasia y Esgrima, when he replaced Leonardo Jara .