Heo Kang-Jun

Heo Kang-Jun is a 24-year-old central defender at Daejeon Korail, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 12 appearances, a Season grade of 3. On long-term scout potential he's rated 1.5. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option (39.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.15 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kang-Jun.

On the season, Kang-Jun graded 3 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 2.147 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Kang-Jun, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 2. At 24 Kang-Jun is in his prime years, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

1.5

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

2.7

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

39.9%

Minutes

rotation minutes

2.15

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Daejeon Korail finished 4th of 15 · an upper-table side

2.15

Def. / 90

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Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 12 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (4th of 15) 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.

Watch points

Game time. Only 39.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 1.5 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.15 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %39.9%

Available fixtures28 of 28

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.147

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.089

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 17–37 (~0), then tapers with age. At 24, Kang-Jun sits on 0, at or near its peak. The blue line is Kang-Jun's projected Rating — 1.5 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the South-Korea with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0—

Passing

Assists0—

Defending

Interceptions24—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1

Red cards0

Transfer history

Daejeon Korail(on loan)2024/25 – now

Jeju United FC(back from loan)1925/26 – 2024/25

Daejeon Korailuntil 1925/26

About Heo Kang-Jun

Kang-Jun Heo is a 24-year-old centre-back who plays for Daejeon Korail, born on July 1, 2002, standing 188 cm tall. He is from Korea Republic.

This season

In the current season, Heo Kang-Jun has made 12 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 1,006 minutes, with 1 yellow card.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Heo Kang-Jun at 1.5 with a Season form score of 2.7. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Heo Kang-Jun's career has also included time at Jeju United FC.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.