Crest of Rhode Island
DefenderSeason 2026

Karifa Yao

Rhode IslandUSL ChampionshipData current as of 07 November 2026
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NationalityCanada
PositionDefender
Age26 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 24 appearances, the player has completed 2051 minutes, scored 3 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 7, Shots on target: 5, Shot accuracy: 71.4%, Expected goals (xG): 2.52 and Non-penalty xG: 2.52.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 17, Interceptions: 34, Clearances: 117 and Duels won: 94.

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

Season overview

24Appearances
2,051Minutes
3Goals
0Assists
6.86Average rating
3Goal involvements0.13 per 90

Playing time and performance

24Appearances
24Starts
2,051Minutes
0.13Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.86Average rating

Player strengths

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

Average rating77 / 100

Above average

Tackles / per 9027 / 100

Below average

Interceptions / per 9092 / 100

Above average

Clearances / per 9092 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9081 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9089 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9049 / 100

Around average

Pass completion85 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.36
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
85.46
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Attacking

3Goals
7Shots0.30 per 90
5Shots on target0.22 per 90
71.4%Shot accuracy
42.9%Shot conversion
2.52Expected goals (xG)0.11 per 90
2.52Non-penalty xG0.11 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
1.97Expected assists (xA)0.09 per 90
8Key passes0.35 per 90
1Crosses0.04 per 90

Passing and possession

884Passes38.23 per 90
759Completed passes32.83 per 90
85.9%Pass completion
5Dribbles0.22 per 90
4Successful dribbles80.0%

Defending

17Tackles0.74 per 90
34Interceptions1.47 per 90
117Clearances5.06 per 90
12Blocks0.52 per 90
94Duels won59.0%
61Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

6Yellow cards
0Red cards
13Fouls drawn
32Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Charleston Battery - Rhode Island30 Oct 20261 : 1Starter00-
Hartford Athletic - Rhode Island24 Oct 20262 : 1Starter10馃煥 1-
Rhode Island - Pittsburgh Riverhounds17 Oct 20261 : 1Starter00馃煥 1-
Rhode Island - Loudoun United14 Oct 20261 : 0Starter00-
Detroit City FC - Rhode Island10 Oct 20261 : 0Starter00馃煥 1-
Brooklyn FC - Rhode Island03 Oct 20261 : 3Starter10-
Rhode Island - Indy Eleven30 Sept 20261 : 0Starter00馃煥 1-
Charleston Battery - Rhode Island26 Sept 20262 : 0Starter00-
Rhode Island - Miami FC II19 Sept 20261 : 2Starter10-
Sporting JAX - Rhode Island13 Sept 20260 : 3Starter00-
Rhode Island - Louisville City05 Sept 20261 : 1Starter00-
Tulsa Roughnecks - Rhode Island30 Aug 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Rhode Island - Hartford Athletic18 Jul 20261 : 0Starter00-
Sacramento Republic - Rhode Island09 Jul 20262 : 1Starter00-
Rhode Island - Orange County SC04 Jul 20261 : 1Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship242,05130
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 3 goals and 0 assists in 24 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Karifa Yao played?

The 2026 record contains 2051 minutes across 24 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.