Kim Young-Uk

Season	Club	Apps	G	Match	RTG	Season
2024/25	Gyeongju HNP	1	0	—	—	—
2023/24	Gyeongju HNP	16	0	—	—	—
2022/23	Jeonnam Dragons	2	0	—	—	—
2021/22	Jeonnam Dragons	16	1	—	—	—
2020/21	Jeju United FC	23	1	—	—	—

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year.

Scout report

Squad depthCentral defender

Kim Young-Uk is a 26-year-old central defender at Busan Transportation, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 14 appearances, a Season grade of 3. On long-term scout potential he's rated 1.3. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option (35.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.4 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Young-Uk.

On the season, Young-Uk graded 3 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 2.402 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Young-Uk, 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 1. At 26 Young-Uk is in his prime years, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

1.3

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

2.7

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

35.1%

Minutes

rotation minutes

2.4

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Busan Transportation finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

2.4

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.4 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 14 appearances.

Watch points

Game time. Only 35.1% 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 1.3 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.4 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %35.1%

Available fixtures38 of 38

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.402

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.3

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 26, Young-Uk sits on 0, at or near its peak. The blue line is Young-Uk's projected Rating — 1.3 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

Tackles6—

Interceptions21—

Blocks5—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4

Red cards0

Transfer history

Busan Transportation2024/25 – now

Gyeongju HNP2022/23 – 2024/25

Jeonnam Dragons2020/21 – 2022/23

Jeju United FCuntil 2020/21

About Kim Young-Uk

Kim Young-Uk is a 26-year-old centre-back who plays for Busan Transportation, born on March 2, 2000, standing 175 cm tall. He is from Korea Republic.

This season

In the current season, Kim Young-Uk has made 14 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 1,199 minutes, with 4 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Kim Young-Uk at 1.3 with a Season form score of 2.7. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 2 career titles — among them the Korea Cup and the K League 2. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 5 recorded seasons, Kim Young-Uk has totalled 58 club appearances with 2 goals and 0 assists for 3 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2020/21, with 23 appearances for Jeju United FC.

Kim Young-Uk's career has also included time at Gyeongju HNP, Jeonnam Dragons and Jeju United FC.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.