Sang-yun Kang
South KoreaPlayer traits
KambiMatch-by-match stats
Sang-yun Kang 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Sang-yun Kang has appeared in 15 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 1,194 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. 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 | 61 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.23 | 70 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.80 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 49 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.45 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 19 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.15 | 96 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 85 |
| Key passes | 13 | 1.00 | 58 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.60 | 53 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 66 |
Sang-yun Kang has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 109 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sang-yun Kang has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 149 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 445 | 33.50 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 386 | 29.10 | 53 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.58 | 59 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.53 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sang-yun Kang has completed 386 of 445 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.38 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.98 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 40 | 3.02 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.15 | 8 |
| Touches | 603 | 45.50 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 113 | 8.52 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.36 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.75 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sang-yun Kang completes 5 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.13 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.45 | 21 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.45 | 17 |
| 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-yun Kang makes 15 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.98 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 56 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.08 | 59 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.34 | 59 |
| 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 |
Sang-yun Kang has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly attacking midfielder (11 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Sang-yun Kang previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 34 | 2,585 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 48 | 6.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 29 | 1,660 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 3 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 15 | 549 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 5.76 |
About Sang-yun Kang
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Sang-yun Kang has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 15 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1194 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Sang-yun Kang has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sang-yun Kang has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (38% success rate). Sang-yun Kang has contributed 13 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sang-yun Kang has registered 15 tackles (0 won), 6 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 386 from 445 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Sang-yun Kang has won 40 of 81 total duels.
Discipline
Sang-yun Kang has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 18.
About Sang-yun Kang
Sang-yun Kang is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Jeonbuk Motors in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Sang-yun Kang is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 31 May 2004.
Most recent appearance
Sang-yun Kang's most recent match was away at Incheon United on June 15th. Jeonbuk Motors lost 1-0. Sang-yun Kang played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- June 15th1-0 lossatIncheon United(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- April 15th1-3 winatUlsan HD(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- December 13th5-0 winvsTrinidad and Tobago(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 19th1-0 winvsGimcheon Sangmu(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- October 2nd0-0 drawatBucheon 1995(46 mins, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Sang-yun Kang and Jeonbuk Motors are next in action on September 1st against Daejeon Citizen in the K League 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Jeonbuk Motors vs Daejeon Citizen match preview.
Teammates at Jeonbuk Motors
Sang-yun Kang currently plays alongside Woo-jin Choi, Tiago Orobó, Han-gyeol Lee, Young-bin Kim, Andrea Compagno, Hyun-seok Yoon, Patrick Twumasi, João Gamboa, Seung-min Um, Ye-geon Kim, Ju-hyeon Lee, Wi-je Cho, Ji-su Park, Seok-jin Han, Seung-woo Lee, Hyun-min Park, Jun-yeong Kim, Jun-hyuk Moon, Dae-young Chung, Jun-hwi Lim, Ju-hyeong Kim, Hyun-soo Woo, Hee-byeok Kwak, Ji-wan Jeon, Sang-myung Lee, Nam-ung Jang, Sang-woon Jeong, Seong-ung Maeng, Chang-hoon Kim, Seung-jun Hwang, Dong-jun Lee, Si-hyeon Gong, Bruno Mota, Oberdan, Je-woon Yeon, Tae-hwan Kim, Seung-sub Kim, Ha-jun Kim, Su-hyung Kim, Jin-woong Choi, Jeong-hyeok Seo, Ju-yeong Park, Jin-gyu Kim, Sang-yun Kang, Bum-keun Song, Tae-hyeon Kim, Gytis Paulauskas and Yeong-jae Lee at Jeonbuk Motors.