Sang-woo Kang
South KoreaPlayer traits
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Sang-woo Kang 2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Sang-woo Kang has appeared in 9 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 505 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. 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 | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.18 | 55 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.80 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.50 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.89 | 93 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.36 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Key passes | 13 | 2.30 | 95 |
| Chances created | 13 | 2.32 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.18 | 71 |
Sang-woo Kang has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 51 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sang-woo Kang has 1 assist and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 118 | 21.00 | 7 |
| Accurate passes | 93 | 16.60 | 7 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.36 | 15 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.07 | 84 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sang-woo Kang has completed 93 of 118 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 7th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.36 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.71 | 25 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 27 | 4.81 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.07 | 68 |
| Touches | 208 | 37.10 | 10 |
| Possession lost | 51 | 9.09 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.25 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 1.07 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sang-woo Kang completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 2.14 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.36 | 18 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.71 | 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 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Sang-woo Kang makes 12 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.53 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.36 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.78 | 30 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | 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 (2) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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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 assist across 9 appearances (8 starts), totalling 505 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Sang-woo Kang has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sang-woo Kang has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Sang-woo Kang has contributed 13 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sang-woo Kang has registered 12 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 93 from 118 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Sang-woo Kang has won 27 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Sang-woo Kang has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 7.
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 Jeonbuk Motors on April 15th. Ulsan HD lost 1-3. Sang-woo Kang played 65 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.33.
Recent matches
- June 15th2-2 drawatDaejeon Citizen(0 mins)
- April 15th1-3 lossvsJeonbuk Motors(65 mins, rating 6.33)
- November 10th1-1 drawatGwangju(46 mins, rating 6.77)
- August 24th2-0 lossatGangwon(46 mins, rating 6.54)
- October 2nd2-1 winvsJeju United(60 mins, rating 6.66)
Next fixture
Sang-woo Kang and Ulsan HD are next in action on September 1st against Incheon United in the K League 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Ulsan HD vs Incheon United match preview.
Teammates at Ulsan HD
Sang-woo Kang currently plays alongside Myeong-kwan Seo, In-woo Back, Jae-ik Lee, Hyun-taek Cho, Hui-gyun Lee, Young-gwon Kim, Erick Farias, Marcão, Benji Michel, Jong-gyu Yoon, Min-seo Jo, Seok-hyeon Choi, Darijan Bojanic, Jin-hyun Lee, Yool Heo, Sang-woo Kang, Pedrinho, Yago Cariello, Kyu-seong Lee, Seong-bin Jung, Seong-min Ryu, Sang-min Sim, Min-hyuk Lee, Jae-sang Jeong, Jang Si-young, Milosz Trojak, Woo-Jin Park, Dong-gyeong Lee, Ju-ho Choi, Hyeon-woo Jo, Thomas Oude Kotte, Byeong-keun Hwang, Seung-hyun Jung and Jung-in Moon at Ulsan HD.