Crest of Rhode Island
DefenderSeason 2026

Karifa Yao

Rhode IslandUSL ChampionshipData current as of 17 September 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 also links 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

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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 Island13 Sept 20260 : 0Starter00-
Rhode Island - Louisville City05 Sept 20260 : 0Starter00-
Tulsa Roughnecks - Rhode Island30 Aug 20260 : 0Substitute00-
Rhode Island - Hartford Athletic18 Jul 20261 : 0Starter00-
Sacramento Republic - Rhode Island09 Jul 20262 : 1Starter00-
Rhode Island - Orange County SC04 Jul 20261 : 1Starter00-
Loudoun United - Rhode Island13 Jun 20261 : 4Starter00-
Indy Eleven - Rhode Island30 May 20261 : 0Starter00-
Rhode Island - Brooklyn FC23 May 20264 : 1Starter00-
Rhode Island - Tampa Bay Rowdies09 May 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Rhode Island - Birmingham Legion02 May 20261 : 3Starter00馃煥 1-
Rhode Island - Charleston Battery22 Apr 20264 : 0Starter00-
Lexington - Rhode Island11 Apr 20261 : 3Starter00-
Rhode Island - Detroit City FC04 Apr 20260 : 0Starter00-
Miami FC II - Rhode Island28 Mar 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.