Ye-sung Kim
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Ye-sung Kim 2026 season stats
As a left back, Ye-sung Kim has appeared in 7 K League 1 matches this season, totalling 531 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other K League 1 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.17 | 39 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.17 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.34 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Ye-sung Kim has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 266 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ye-sung Kim has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 266 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 261 | 44.20 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 227 | 38.50 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.53 | 17 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.51 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ye-sung Kim has completed 227 of 261 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.68 | 85 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.02 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 82 |
| Duels won | 27 | 4.58 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 2.03 | 58 |
| Touches | 385 | 65.30 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 10.51 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.85 | 58 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.85 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ye-sung Kim completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.02 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.02 | 49 |
| Clearances | 17 | 2.88 | 38 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.17 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Ye-sung Kim makes 6 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 89 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.34 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.19 | 18 |
| 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 |
Ye-sung Kim has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
K League 1Mainly left back (3 appearances), also at right back (2) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ye-sung Kim previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Ye-sung Kim
K League 1 2026 season
This season in the K League 1, Ye-sung Kim has featured across 7 appearances (6 starts), totalling 531 minutes. Ye-sung Kim has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ye-sung Kim has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Ye-sung Kim has contributed 2 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ye-sung Kim has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 6 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 227 from 261 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Ye-sung Kim has won 27 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Ye-sung Kim has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 5.
About Ye-sung Kim
Ye-sung Kim is a 29-year-old defender playing for Pohang Steelers in the K League 1, representing South Korea. Ye-sung Kim is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 21 October 1996.
Most recent appearance
Ye-sung Kim's most recent match was away at Bucheon 1995 on August 24th. Pohang Steelers lost 2-0. Ye-sung Kim played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- June 15th2-1 lossatJeju United(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 15th0-3 winatGwangju(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 24th2-0 lossatBucheon 1995(46 mins, rating 6.62)
- January 6th0-1 winatIncheon United(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 29th0-2 winatDaejeon Citizen(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ye-sung 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
Ye-sung 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.