Sang-woo Kang
South Korea
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Sang-woo Kang 2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Sang-woo Kang has appeared in 15 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 666 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other K League 1 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.27 | 72 |
| Shots | 15 | 2.00 | 77 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.90 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 47.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.68 | 72 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.41 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 61 |
| Key passes | 14 | 1.90 | 88 |
| Chances created | 14 | 1.89 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.27 | 79 |
Sang-woo Kang has taken 15 shots with 7 on target (47% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 44 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 77th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sang-woo Kang has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. Sang-woo Kang has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 61st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 158 | 21.40 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 120 | 16.20 | 9 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.27 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.81 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sang-woo Kang has completed 120 of 158 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.41 | 31 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.68 | 25 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 82 |
| Duels won | 35 | 4.73 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.08 | 59 |
| Touches | 276 | 37.30 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 73 | 9.86 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.22 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.95 | 77 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sang-woo Kang completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 2.03 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.27 | 9 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.81 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Sang-woo Kang makes 15 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.41 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.41 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 1.62 | 22 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Sang-woo Kang has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly left midfielder (5 appearances), also at left winger (3) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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30 yrs
32 yrs
Sang-woo Kang previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 32 | 2,355 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 57 | 6.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 35 | 2,831 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 26 | 1,903 | 8 | 5 | 29 | 17 | 7.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 31 | 2,539 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 39 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 37 | 3,284 | 4 | 8 | 62 | 49 | 7.32 |
About Sang-woo Kang
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Sang-woo Kang has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 15 appearances (9 starts), totalling 666 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sang-woo Kang has attempted 15 shots with 7 on target, a 47% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sang-woo Kang has created 14 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Sang-woo Kang has contributed 14 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sang-woo Kang has registered 15 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 120 from 158 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Sang-woo Kang has won 35 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Sang-woo Kang has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 9.
About Sang-woo Kang
Sang-woo Kang is a 32-year-old defender playing for Ulsan HD in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Sang-woo Kang is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 7 October 1993.
Most recent appearance
Sang-woo Kang's most recent match was away at Gimcheon Sangmu on June 12th. Ulsan HD won 3-1. Sang-woo Kang played 32 minutes, registering 1 goal, 3 shots with a match rating of 7.64.
Recent matches
- June 12th3-1 winvsGimcheon Sangmu(32 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.64)
- March 26th2-1 lossatDaejeon Citizen(18 mins, rating 6.1)
- April 13th1-0 lossatJeonbuk Motors(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 7th2-3 lossvsGangwon(46 mins, rating 6.57)
- January 3rd0-2 winatPohang Steelers(27 mins, rating 6.77)
Next fixture
Sang-woo Kang 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-woo Kang currently plays alongside Darijan Bojanic, Benji Michel, Jong-gyu Yoon, Kyu-seong Lee, Yong Lee, Marcão, Yago Cariello, Woo-Jin Park, Jin-hyun Lee, Park Yong-Woo, In-woo Back, Hui-gyun Lee, Jang Si-young, Milosz Trojak, Hyun-taek Cho, Dong-gyeong Lee, Sang-woo Kang, Seok-hyeon Choi, Jae-sang Jeong, Myeong-kwan Seo, Pedrinho, Min-seo Jo, Seong-min Ryu, Young-gwon Kim, Ju-ho Choi, Erick Farias, Sang-min Sim, Seong-bin Jung, Jae-ik Lee, Hyeon-woo Jo, Thomas Oude Kotte, Byeong-keun Hwang, Seung-hyun Jung and Jung-in Moon at Ulsan HD.