Min-jun Kang stats
South Korea
Match-by-match stats
M. Kang
Pohang SteelersDefender
M. Kang vs Anyang
3 games played, 1 more on the benchMin-jun Kang's next match is tomorrow at 08:30 against Anyang. See how Min-jun Kang did in earlier matches against Anyang.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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POHvANY
Tomorrow 08:30Sun 08:30Before the next match
Pohang Steelers v Anyang, TomorrowWhat Anyang allow right wing backs
Position stats6 appearances at RWB against Anyang in their last 20 matches; league average from the K League 1.
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Odds OutliersMin-jun Kang 2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Min-jun Kang has appeared in 14 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 831 minutes at an average rating of 5.55. 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
Min-jun Kang has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 208 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 34th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Min-jun Kang has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 416 minutes. Min-jun Kang has set up 3 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
Min-jun Kang has completed 273 of 345 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 30th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Min-jun Kang completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 36 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
Min-jun Kang makes 22 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Min-jun Kang has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly right wing back (5 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Pohang Steelers squad
K. Won
30 yrs#7J. An25 yrs#9
J. Tranziska
25 yrs#10J. Rocha
28 yrs#11
J. Hwang25 yrs#12S. Cho22 yrs#18J. Teixeira27 yrs#25
Y. Kim23 yrs#30S. Baek20 yrs#34H. Jung25 yrs#37Wanderson37 yrs#77S. Kim28 yrs#8D. Kim23 yrs#16K. Gwang-won22 yrs#22B. Kim19 yrs#26K. Nishiya
26 yrs#31H. Kim21 yrs#36
S. Ki37 yrs#40S. Lee21 yrs#47S. Hwang21 yrs#70
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.45 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 4 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.06 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 27 | 1,587 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 25 | 5.54 |
About Min-jun Kang
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Min-jun Kang has featured across 14 appearances (8 starts), totalling 831 minutes. Min-jun Kang has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Min-jun Kang has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Min-jun Kang has contributed 3 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Min-jun Kang has registered 22 tackles (0 won), 4 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 273 from 345 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Min-jun Kang has won 36 of 69 total duels.
Discipline
Min-jun Kang has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 10.
About Min-jun Kang
Min-jun Kang is a 23-year-old defender playing for Pohang Steelers in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Min-jun Kang is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 8 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Min-jun Kang's most recent match was at home against Johor Darul Ta'zim on August 5th. Pohang Steelers lost 0-2. Min-jun Kang played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- August 5th0-2 lossvsJohor Darul Ta'zim(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- May 11th3-0 lossatIncheon United(7 mins, rating 6.21)
- March 8th0-0 drawatGangwon(12 mins, rating 6.39)
- June 30th1-2 winatJeju United(3 mins, rating 0)
- April 13th3-0 lossatBucheon 1995(90 mins, rating 6.08)
Next fixture
Min-jun Kang and Pohang Steelers are next in action on July 4th against Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Pohang Steelers vs Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC match preview.
Teammates at Pohang Steelers
Min-jun Kang currently plays alongside Ki-jong Won, Kim Gwang-won, Sung-wook Jo, Chang-woo Lee, Si-woo Jin, Chan-yong Park, Neung Kwon, Kento Nishiya, Jae-joon An, Jorge Teixeira, Seung-won Baek, In-jae Hwang, Sang-hyeok Cho, Yong-hak Kim, Kwang-hoon Shin, Seo-woong Hwang, Dong-jin Kim, Sung-yueng Ki, Beom-jun Kim, Min-jun Kang, Juninho Rocha, Wanderson, Seung-ho Kim, Ye-sung Kim, Ho-jin Kim, Jae-hwan Hwang, Soo-ah Lee, Min-kwang Jeon, Jakob Tranziska, Pyeong-guk Yun, Han-min Jung and Sung-min Hong at Pohang Steelers.