ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Ulsan Hyundai FC.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 674 | 6.81 |
Scout report
Cho Hyun-Taek is a 25-year-old full-back at Ulsan Hyundai FC, rated 44.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 6th of 83 on scout potential in the K League 1. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (30% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.07 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Hyun-Taek.
Judged on this season alone, Hyun-Taek graded 7 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 13th of 15 of the 15 full-backs in the K League 1, on 1 clean sheet and 3.071 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 6 → 7). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has held fairly steady, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 44, top 27% of the 15 full-backs in the K League 1. At 25 Hyun-Taek is in his prime years, and a market index of 10.9 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Ulsan Hyundai FC finished 2nd of 12 · a title-challenging side
3.07 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 22 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 12) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 30% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 44.4, Hyun-Taek carries the 4th-highest potential of the full-backs in the K League 1 of 15 — though on just 22 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.07 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among full-backs in the K League 1 with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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