Dong-jin Kim
South Korea
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Dong-jin Kim 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Dong-jin Kim has appeared in 25 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 1,558 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 midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.17 | 49 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.80 | 32 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.35 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.35 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.80 | 38 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.64 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.23 | 74 |
Dong-jin Kim has taken 13 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 120 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 32nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Dong-jin Kim has 3 assists and 13 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 142 minutes. Dong-jin Kim has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 860 | 49.70 | 78 |
| Accurate passes | 738 | 42.60 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 2.08 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.58 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dong-jin Kim has completed 738 of 860 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.46 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.52 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 97 |
| Duels won | 72 | 4.16 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.50 | 79 |
| Touches | 1109 | 64.10 | 75 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 9.94 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.58 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.35 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dong-jin Kim completes 8 dribbles at a 89% success rate and wins 72 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 1.62 | 58 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.33 | 84 |
| Clearances | 40 | 2.31 | 85 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.06 | 94 |
Dong-jin Kim makes 28 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 58th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.69 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 44 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 55 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.27 | 10 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dong-jin Kim has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly left central midfielder (11 appearances), also at left center back (3) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Dong-jin Kim previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 6 | 410 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 20 | 1,271 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 31 | 6.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 18 | 603 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.94 |
About Dong-jin Kim
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Dong-jin Kim has scored 3 assists across 25 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1558 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Dong-jin Kim has attempted 13 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dong-jin Kim has created 11 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (89% success rate). Dong-jin Kim has contributed 13 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dong-jin Kim has registered 28 tackles (0 won), 23 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 738 from 860 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Dong-jin Kim has won 72 of 118 total duels.
Discipline
Dong-jin Kim has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 10.
About Dong-jin Kim
Dong-jin Kim is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Pohang Steelers in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Dong-jin Kim is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 30 July 2003.
Most recent appearance
Dong-jin Kim's most recent match was away at Gangwon on March 8th. Pohang Steelers drew 0-0. Dong-jin Kim played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- March 8th0-0 drawatGangwon(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- June 30th1-2 winatJeju United(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.4)
- April 13th3-0 lossatBucheon 1995(59 mins, rating 5.61)
- February 11th1-2 winatGwangju(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- January 3rd0-2 lossvsUlsan HD(84 mins, rating 6.94)
Next fixture
Dong-jin Kim 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
Dong-jin Kim currently plays alongside Si-woo Jin, Chan-yong Park, In-jae Hwang, Sang-hyeok Cho, Kento Nishiya, Jae-joon An, Ki-jong Won, Yong-hak Kim, Min-jun Kang, Jorge Teixeira, Neung Kwon, Seung-won Baek, Jeong-won Eo, Sung-wook Jo, Kwang-hoon Shin, Seo-woong Hwang, Chang-woo Lee, Dong-jin Kim, Sung-yueng Ki, Beom-jun Kim, Wanderson, Juninho Rocha, 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.