Yun-sung Kang stats
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K League 1
3.60
3.50
2.05Match-by-match stats
Y. Kang
Daejeon CitizenDefender
Y. Kang vs Gimcheon Sangmu
4 games played, 1 more on the benchYun-sung Kang's next match is on Saturday at 06:00 against Gimcheon Sangmu. See how Yun-sung Kang did in earlier matches against Gimcheon Sangmu.
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GSAvDCI
Saturday 06:00Sat 06:00Before the next match
Gimcheon Sangmu v Daejeon Citizen, SaturdayWhat Gimcheon Sangmu allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against Gimcheon Sangmu in their last 20 matches; league average from the K League 1.
Best odds on Y. Kang
Odds OutliersYun-sung Kang 2026 season stats
As a right back, Yun-sung Kang has appeared in 26 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 1,706 minutes at an average rating of 5.86. 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
Yun-sung Kang has taken 15 shots with 2 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Yun-sung Kang has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 171 minutes. Yun-sung Kang has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 82nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Yun-sung Kang has completed 623 of 773 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Yun-sung Kang completes 8 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 70 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
Yun-sung Kang makes 29 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 47 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Yun-sung Kang has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
K League 1Mainly right back (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Daejeon Citizen squad
M. Ishida
31 yrs#7
D. Oliveira
29 yrs#9
M. Joo
36 yrs#10
W. Um27 yrs#11
G. Ludwigson
32 yrs#17
J. Seo26 yrs#19J. Jeong32 yrs#27J. Kim17 yrs#28G. Moon22 yrs#29H. Koo16 yrs#37H. Kim31 yrs#70J. Victor27 yrs#77
K. Yu30 yrs#99
Bobsin26 yrs#8
J. Kim28 yrs#14
H. Lee30 yrs#20
B. Kim26 yrs#30B. Park17 yrs#41
S. Lee32 yrs#44
28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.96 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 25 | 1,979 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 61 | 6.56 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 19 | 1,432 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.08 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 13 | 994 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 6.13 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 28 | 2,333 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 51 | 6.53 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 22 | 759 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 6.08 |
About Yun-sung Kang
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Yun-sung Kang has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 26 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1706 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Yun-sung Kang has attempted 15 shots with 2 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yun-sung Kang has created 10 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (40% success rate). Yun-sung Kang has contributed 10 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yun-sung Kang has registered 29 tackles (0 won), 22 interceptions, and 47 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 623 from 773 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Yun-sung Kang has won 70 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Yun-sung Kang has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 14.
About Yun-sung Kang
Yun-sung Kang is a 29-year-old defender playing for Daejeon Citizen in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Yun-sung Kang is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 1 July 1997.
Most recent appearance
Yun-sung Kang's most recent match was at home against Gwangju on September 18th. Daejeon Citizen won 3-2. Yun-sung Kang played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.27.
Recent matches
- September 18th3-2 winvsGwangju(90 mins, rating 6.27)
- August 5th1-1 drawatShanghai Port(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- January 27th2-1 winvsJeonbuk Motors(4 mins, rating 0)
- August 15th1-1 drawatIncheon United(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.57)
- December 7th1-0 winvsKyoto Sanga(90 mins, rating 7.2)
Next fixture
Yun-sung Kang and Daejeon Citizen are next in action on February 21st against Gimcheon Sangmu in the K League 1. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gimcheon Sangmu vs Daejeon Citizen match preview.
Teammates at Daejeon Citizen
Yun-sung Kang currently plays alongside Yoo-seok Lim, Jin-ya Kim, Kang-hyun Yu, Jong-eun Lim, Hun-min Koo, Geon-ho Moon, Hyeon-sik Lee, Jae-hee Jeong, Soon-min Lee, Hyeon-ug Kim, Moon-hwan Kim, Bong-soo Kim, Jung-taek Lee, Bobsin, Myung-jae Lee, Chang-geun Lee, Jun-beom Kim, João Victor, Ji-Ho Kim, Jin-su Seo, Yun-sung Kang, Byung-chan Park, Gustav Ludwigson, Diogo Oliveira, Sung-gwon Cho, Min-kyu Joo, Won-sang Um, Anton Kryvotsiuk, Kyu-hyun Park, Jae-suk Oh, Masatoshi Ishida, Min-duk Kim, Jun-seo Lee, Chang-rae Ha, Young-Jae Seo, Kyeong-tae Lee and Min-soo Kim at Daejeon Citizen.