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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (188 cm)
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Karifa Yao profile
- Current team
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Rhode Island
- Position
- Defender
- Date of birth
- 28 Sep 2000 (25 years)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Short name
- K. Yao
Karifa Yao recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rhode Island vs Charleston Battery
|
USL Championship | 22 Apr 2026 | 4 – 0 |
New England Revolution vs Rhode Island
|
United States Open Cup | 14 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Lexington vs Rhode Island
|
USL Championship | 11 Apr 2026 | 1 – 3 |
|
Rhode Island vs Detroit City
|
USL Championship | 04 Apr 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Rhode Island vs Hartford Athletic
|
United States Open Cup | 01 Apr 2026 | 2 – 0 |
|
Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion
|
USL Championship | 02 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Rhode Island vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
|
USL Championship | 09 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Rhode Island vs Brooklyn FC
|
USL Championship | 23 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Indy Eleven vs Rhode Island
|
USL Championship | 30 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Loudoun United vs Rhode Island
|
USL Championship | 13 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Rhode Island upcoming fixtures
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About Karifa Yao
Karifa Yao is a 25-year-old professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rhode Island.
Born on 28 September 2000, Karifa Yao has been eligible for senior professional football since 2017. Karifa Yao stands 188 cm tall.
As more Rhode Island fixtures are played, Karifa Yao's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship on Saturday 02 May 2026 at 23:30 UTC. Most recent fixture: Rhode Island 4-0 Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.
Bookmark this Karifa Yao hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Frequently asked questions about Karifa Yao
What team does Karifa Yao play for?
Karifa Yao currently plays for Rhode Island.
What position does Karifa Yao play?
Karifa Yao plays as a defender.
How old is Karifa Yao?
Karifa Yao was born on 28 September 2000, making them 25 years old.
How tall is Karifa Yao?
Karifa Yao stands 188 cm tall.
When does Karifa Yao's team play next?
Rhode Island's next fixture is Rhode Island vs Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 23:30 UTC.
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Teammates
- Agustín Javier Rodríguez Midfielder
- Aime Mabika Defender
- Aldair Sanchez Defender
- Frank Leidam Nodarse Chávez Defender
- Grant D. Stoneman Defender
- Hugo Bacharach Defender
- J. Brito Midfielder
- Jacob Castro Goalkeeper
- Jerome Williams Midfielder
- Karifa Yao Defender
- Koke Vegas Goalkeeper
- Logan Dorsey
- Mathieu Landry Mvongo Ndongo Forward
- Nicholas Scardina Midfielder
- Noah Fuson Forward
- Zachary Herivaux Midfielder
- amos thompson shapiro Midfielder
- clay holstad Midfielder
- dwayne atkinson Forward