Kang-hyun Yu stats
South KoreaNext match
K League 1
3.33
3.50
2.05Match-by-match stats
K. Yu
Daejeon CitizenForward
K. Yu vs Gimcheon Sangmu
1 game played, 1 more on the benchKang-hyun Yu's next match is on Saturday at 06:00 against Gimcheon Sangmu. See how Kang-hyun Yu did in earlier matches against Gimcheon Sangmu.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Nov 30, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Aug 31, 2025 |
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Saturday 06:00Sat 06:00Before the next match
Gimcheon Sangmu v Daejeon Citizen, SaturdayWhat Gimcheon Sangmu allow left strikers
Position stats11 appearances at LST against Gimcheon Sangmu in their last 20 matches; league average from the K League 1.
Best odds on K. Yu
Odds OutliersKang-hyun Yu 2026 season stats
As a striker, Kang-hyun Yu has appeared in 12 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 317 minutes at an average rating of 6.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other K League 1 attackers.
Attacking stats
Kang-hyun Yu has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Kang-hyun Yu has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 106 minutes. Kang-hyun Yu has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Kang-hyun Yu has completed 73 of 94 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Kang-hyun Yu completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
Kang-hyun Yu makes 3 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 106 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Kang-hyun Yu has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
K League 1Mainly striker (2 appearances), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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
33 yrs#17
J. Seo26 yrs#19
J. Jeong32 yrs#27J. Kim17 yrs#28G. Moon22 yrs#29H. Koo16 yrs#37H. Kim31 yrs#70J. Victor27 yrs#77K. 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 country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 29 | 1,529 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 5.69 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 27 | 1,204 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.28 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K League 1 | 26 | 999 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 4.99 |
About Kang-hyun Yu
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Kang-hyun Yu has scored 1 goal across 12 appearances (3 starts), totalling 317 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kang-hyun Yu has attempted 8 shots with 1 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, Kang-hyun Yu has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Kang-hyun Yu has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kang-hyun Yu has registered 3 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 73 from 94 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Kang-hyun Yu has won 27 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Kang-hyun Yu has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 6.
About Kang-hyun Yu
Kang-hyun Yu is a 30-year-old forward playing for Daejeon Citizen in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Kang-hyun Yu is right-footed and wears the number 99 shirt. Born on 27 April 1996.
Most recent appearance
Kang-hyun Yu's most recent match was at home against Anyang on July 25th. Daejeon Citizen won 3-2. Kang-hyun Yu played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- July 25th3-2 winvsAnyang(1 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st0-5 winatBucheon 1995(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 11th4-2 lossatSeoul(29 mins, rating 6.31)
- January 3rd1-2 winatAnyang(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th0-0 drawatJeju United(20 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Kang-hyun Yu 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
Kang-hyun Yu currently plays alongside Hun-min Koo, Ji-Ho Kim, Anton Kryvotsiuk, Byung-chan Park, Gustav Ludwigson, Won-sang Um, Bobsin, Myung-jae Lee, Jin-ya Kim, Bong-soo Kim, Jin-su Seo, Yun-sung Kang, Geon-ho Moon, Jong-eun Lim, Kang-hyun Yu, João Victor, Hyeon-sik Lee, Yoo-seok Lim, Min-kyu Joo, Jung-taek Lee, Jae-hee Jeong, Soon-min Lee, Masatoshi Ishida, Kyu-hyun Park, Sung-gwon Cho, Diogo Oliveira, Jun-beom Kim, Moon-hwan Kim, Hyeon-ug Kim, Chang-geun Lee, Jae-suk Oh, Min-duk Kim, Jun-seo Lee, Chang-rae Ha, Young-Jae Seo, Kyeong-tae Lee and Min-soo Kim at Daejeon Citizen.