Dong-jin Kim
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Dong-jin Kim 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Dong-jin Kim has appeared in 17 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 895 minutes at an average rating of 6.33. 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 | 2 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.00 | 50 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| 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 | 0.50 | 62 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.50 | 74 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.70 | 32 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.50 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.30 | 88 |
Dong-jin Kim has taken 10 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 50th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Dong-jin Kim has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 179 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 385 | 38.70 | 62 |
| Accurate passes | 314 | 31.60 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.71 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.91 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dong-jin Kim has completed 314 of 385 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 62nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.50 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 39 | 3.92 | 45 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.31 | 79 |
| Touches | 533 | 53.60 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 101 | 10.16 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.60 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.50 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dong-jin Kim completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 39 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.61 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.51 | 92 |
| Clearances | 17 | 1.71 | 69 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 99 |
Dong-jin Kim makes 16 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.80 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 1.41 | 14 |
| 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 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
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 2 assists across 17 appearances (11 starts), totalling 895 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Dong-jin Kim has attempted 10 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dong-jin Kim has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Dong-jin Kim has contributed 7 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dong-jin Kim has registered 16 tackles (0 won), 15 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 314 from 385 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Dong-jin Kim has won 39 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Dong-jin Kim has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 6.
About Dong-jin Kim
Dong-jin Kim is a 22-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 Jeju United on June 15th. Pohang Steelers lost 2-1. Dong-jin Kim played 68 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- June 15th2-1 lossatJeju United(68 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- April 15th0-3 winatGwangju(68 mins, rating 6.98)
- February 14th2-3 winatAnyang(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 7.71)
- August 24th2-0 lossatBucheon 1995(86 mins, rating 6.67)
- January 6th0-1 winatIncheon United(64 mins, rating 6.89)
Next fixture
Dong-jin Kim and Pohang Steelers are next in action on May 28th against Seoul in the K League 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Seoul vs Pohang Steelers match preview.
Teammates at Pohang Steelers
Dong-jin Kim currently plays alongside Beom-jun Kim, Kwang-hoon Shin, Jae-joon An, In-jae Hwang, Kento Nishiya, Sung-yueng Ki, Han-min Jung, Heon-jae Lee, Chan-yong Park, Si-woo Jin, Chang-woo Lee, Jae-hwan Hwang, Min-jun Kang, Ho-jin Kim, Sung-min Hong, Dong-jin Kim, Seung-won Baek, Wanderson, Jorge Teixeira, Seo-woong Hwang, Jeong-won Eo, Sung-wook Jo, Yong-hak Kim, Ye-sung Kim, Juninho Rocha, Sang-hyeok Cho, Seung-ho Kim, Neung Kwon, Soo-ah Lee, Ho-jae Lee, Min-kwang Jeon, Jakob Tranziska and Pyeong-guk Yun at Pohang Steelers.