Crest of Rhode Island
DefenderSeason 2026

Karifa Yao

Rhode IslandUSL ChampionshipData current as of September 17, 2026
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NationalityCanada
PositionDefender
Age25 years
Height191 cm
Weight85 kg
Shirt number24

Karifa Yao: season at a glance

Karifa Yao represents Rhode Island in USL Championship during the 2026 season. Across 15 appearances, the player has completed 1241 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 2, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 0.19, and Non-penalty xG: 0.19.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 13, Interceptions: 25, Clearances: 56, and Duels won: 50.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 3 seasons.

Season overview

15Appearances
1,241Minutes
0Goals
0Assists
6.70Average rating
0Goal involvements0.00 per 90

Playing time and performance

15Appearances
15Starts
1,241Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.70Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating51 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9038 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9098 / 100

Above average

Clearances / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9077 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9081 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9036 / 100

Around average

Pass completion92 / 100

Above average

Goals minus xG
-0.19
Assists minus xA
-1.10
xG per shot
0.10
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
82.73
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Attacking

0Goals
2Shots0.15 per 90
1Shots on target0.07 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.19Expected goals (xG)0.01 per 90
0.19Non-penalty xG0.01 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
1.10Expected assists (xA)0.08 per 90
4Key passes0.29 per 90
1Crosses0.07 per 90

Passing and possession

549Passes39.81 per 90
482Completed passes34.96 per 90
87.8%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.07 per 90

Defending

13Tackles0.94 per 90
25Interceptions1.81 per 90
56Clearances4.06 per 90
6Blocks0.44 per 90
50Duels won54.0%
30Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

2Yellow cards
0Red cards
8Fouls drawn
23Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Sporting JAX - Rhode IslandSep 13, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Rhode Island - Louisville CitySep 05, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Tulsa Roughnecks - Rhode IslandAug 30, 20260 : 0Substitute00-
Rhode Island - Hartford AthleticJul 18, 20261 : 0Starter00-
Sacramento Republic - Rhode IslandJul 09, 20262 : 1Starter00-
Rhode Island - Orange County SCJul 04, 20261 : 1Starter00-
Loudoun United - Rhode IslandJun 13, 20261 : 4Starter00-
Indy Eleven - Rhode IslandMay 30, 20261 : 0Starter00-
Rhode Island - Brooklyn FCMay 23, 20264 : 1Starter00-
Rhode Island - Tampa Bay RowdiesMay 09, 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Rhode Island - Birmingham LegionMay 02, 20261 : 3Starter00🟨 1-
Rhode Island - Charleston BatteryApr 22, 20264 : 0Starter00-
Lexington - Rhode IslandApr 11, 20261 : 3Starter00-
Rhode Island - Detroit City FCApr 04, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Miami FC II - Rhode IslandMar 28, 20262 : 1Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship151,24100
2025USL Championship282,31800
2024USL Championship373,26521

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Karifa Yao play for?

Karifa Yao is listed with Rhode Island in USL Championship for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Karifa Yao have?

Karifa Yao has 0 goals and 0 assists in 15 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Karifa Yao played?

The 2026 record contains 1241 minutes across 15 appearances.

What statistics are available for Karifa Yao?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.