César Manuel Medina Lozada (born 8 May 1991) is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Tarma.
He is nicknamed "La Rata".
Club career Medina started his career playing for local side Club Cultural Casma in 2008. In January 2009 he joined Torneo Descentralizado club José Gálvez. Medina made his debut in the Descentralizado in the 2009 season. In his first season in the top flight, he only managed to make 5 appearances. Medina helped José Gálvez win the 2011 Peruvian Segunda División title, which put him on the radar for larger teams. However, he chose to remain at his hometown club for the time being. Medina emerged as a "sensation" for the club in 2012 under manager Javier Arce, and renewed his contract after the season. In 2013, he confirmed that he would be leaving the club.
Medina played with León de Huánuco in 2014, but was unsatisfied with his playing time. He then played for both Unión Comercio and Sport Loreto in 2015 – scoring three goals for the latter – before signing a one-year contract with Ayacucho ahead of the 2016 season. In April 2016, Medina suffered a retinal haemorrhage and was hospitalized after he was hit in the head with the ball during a reserves match. In January 2017, he signed with Carlos A. Mannucci.
In February 2020, Medina signed with Tarma ahead of the 2020 Copa Perú. However, the tournament was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru. Medina then signed for Alfonso Ugarte ahead of the 2021 Copa Perú. On 22 November, he scored a goal in a 3–1 win over Los Caimanes which secured their spot in the semifinals of the competition. Medina helped Alfonso Ugarte reach the final one week later, starting in the defeat to his former club, Tarma. In 2022, he suited up for Virgen de La Natividad, helping them reach the national stage of the 2022 Copa Perú.
In January 2023, Medina joined Racing de Huamachuco.
Honours José Gálvez Torneo Intermedio: 2011 Segunda División Peruana: 2011
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