Born in
Montevideo, Medina began playing football as a central forward in local side
C.A. Cerro's youth system. He broke into the first team when the struggling club turned to its youth players to avoid relegation. Medina made four appearances for Uruguay at the
1963 Pan American Games. In 1965, Medina and his younger brother,
Orlando, joined Argentine second division side
Club Atlético Colón. They helped the club win the Primera B title, achieving a historic promotion to the Primera División. After enjoying success with Colón, Medina moved to Colombia where he joined
Cúcuta Deportivo for the 1967–68 season. Soon after, he moved to Mexico, playing for Primera División sides
Atlante F.C. and
Atlético Zacatepec before being forced to retire after a medical team determined he only had one kidney. ==References==