Sang-min Sim stats
South Korea
Match-by-match stats
S. Sim
Ulsan HDDefender
S. Sim vs Pohang Steelers
2 games played, 5 more on the benchSang-min Sim's next match is on Saturday at 06:00 against Pohang Steelers. See how Sang-min Sim did in earlier matches against Pohang Steelers.
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UHDvPOH
Saturday 06:00Sat 06:00Before the next match
Ulsan HD v Pohang Steelers, SaturdayWhat Pohang Steelers allow centre backs
Position stats4 appearances at CB against Pohang Steelers in their last 20 matches; league average from the K League 1.
Best odds on S. Sim
Odds OutliersSang-min Sim 2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Sang-min Sim has appeared in 17 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 844 minutes at an average rating of 6.49. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other K League 1 defenders.
Attacking stats
Sang-min Sim has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 281 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sang-min Sim has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 169 minutes. Sang-min Sim has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Sang-min Sim has completed 261 of 315 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Sang-min Sim completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 45 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
Sang-min Sim makes 10 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Sang-min Sim has committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly right wing back (4 appearances), also at right back (3) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Ulsan HD squad
H. Lee
28 yrs#8
Marcão
32 yrs#9
E. Farias29 yrs#11
J. Jeong22 yrs#20Pedrinho24 yrs#27J. Si-young24 yrs#33
B. Michel
28 yrs#91
Y. Cariello27 yrs#99
D. Bojanic
31 yrs#6
D. Lee29 yrs#10
J. Lee29 yrs#14W. Park23 yrs#16K. Lee32 yrs#24
P. Yong-Woo33 yrs#38M. Jo21 yrs#43
I. Back19 yrs#72
30 yrs
32 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.80 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 19 | 1,359 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 6.34 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 9 | 580 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.47 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.95 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 21 | 1,725 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6.94 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.31 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 29 | 2,253 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 34 | 6.48 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.09 |
About Sang-min Sim
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Sang-min Sim has scored 1 goal across 17 appearances (8 starts), totalling 844 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sang-min Sim has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sang-min Sim has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Sang-min Sim has contributed 5 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sang-min Sim has registered 10 tackles (0 won), 14 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 261 from 315 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Sang-min Sim has won 45 of 75 total duels.
Discipline
Sang-min Sim has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 24.
About Sang-min Sim
Sang-min Sim is a 33-year-old defender playing for Ulsan HD in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Sang-min Sim is left-footed and wears the number 77 shirt. Born on 21 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Sang-min Sim's most recent match was at home against Incheon United on June 8th. Ulsan HD won 2-1. Sang-min Sim played 22 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- June 8th2-1 winvsIncheon United(22 mins, rating 6.37)
- October 28th1-0 winvsSeoul(14 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.33)
- March 26th2-1 lossatDaejeon Citizen(31 mins, rating 6.18)
- April 13th1-0 lossatJeonbuk Motors(82 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.21)
- November 7th2-3 lossvsGangwon(44 mins, rating 6.29)
Next fixture
Sang-min Sim and Ulsan HD are next in action on February 11th against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Ulsan HD vs Shandong Taishan match preview.
Teammates at Ulsan HD
Sang-min Sim currently plays alongside Jong-gyu Yoon, Jin-hyun Lee, Yago Cariello, Yong Lee, Kyu-seong Lee, Benji Michel, Woo-Jin Park, Hyeon-ho Moon, Park Yong-Woo, Seok-hyeon Choi, Jae-sang Jeong, In-woo Back, Hui-gyun Lee, Jang Si-young, Milosz Trojak, Marcão, Sang-woo Kang, Hyun-taek Cho, Dong-gyeong Lee, Darijan Bojanic, Young-gwon Kim, Min-seo Jo, Pedrinho, Ju-ho Choi, Seong-min Ryu, Erick Farias, Sang-min Sim, Jae-ik Lee, Seong-bin Jung, Hyeon-woo Jo, Thomas Oude Kotte, Byeong-keun Hwang, Seung-hyun Jung and Jung-in Moon at Ulsan HD.