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Defensive midfielderKorea RepublicK League 1

Jeong-Hyun Kim

Squad depthDaegu FC · 26 yrsFringe player
38.1
±0%
Ratingi
13.4
Seasoni
9.3
Valuei

ratings updated 20 Aug 2026

Profile

PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityKorea Republic
Age26
Date of birth9 Jun 2000
Birthplace
Height
Shirt number#44
ClubDaegu FC
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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26
Appearances
0
Goals
1
Assists
1147
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Daegu FC.

Scout report

Squad depthBall-winning Defensive midfielder

Jeong-Hyun Kim is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Daegu FC, rated 38.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 23rd of 83 on scout potential in the K League 1. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (33.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kim.

Judged on this season alone, Kim graded 13 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 3rd of 5 of the 5 defensive midfielders in the K League 1, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 4.002 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 13).

On long-term talent our Rating reads 38, top 20% of the 5 defensive midfielders in the K League 1. At 26 Kim is in his prime years, and a market index of 9.3 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 20% defensive midfielders · K League 1Current season3rd of 5 defensive midfielders · K League 13rd-best defensive midfielder in the K League 123rd in the K League 1 · potential1st-highest potential defensive midfielder in the K League 1
38.1
Ratingi
1st of 5 defensive midfielders
13.4
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
33.5%
Minutes
limited game time
4
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · Daegu FC finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side

26
Apps
4
Def. / 90
33
Tackles
14
Interceptions
1
Clean sheets

4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 26 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Defensive volume. 4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 33.5% 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 38.1, Kim carries the 1st-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the K League 1 (top 20%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the K League 1 with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0—
Shots on target2—
Shots7—

Passing

Assists1—
Chances created6—
Passes431—

Possession

Successful dribbles5—
Dribble success50%—
Duels won57—
Duels won %44.5%—
Fouls won8—

Defending

Tackles33—
Interceptions14—
Blocks4—
Fouls committed26—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.