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Kim Ju-Sung
Defender #37
Age 25 years
Nationality Korea Republic
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
exceptional INTERCEPTOR (2.5 Interceptions/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (74/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Ju-Sung Kim Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 83%
Weight 74%
Experience 33%
vs J1 League
Height 85%
Weight 81%
Experience 34%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 52
Shooting 10
Defense 68
Workrate 74
Passing 14
Key Strength 74 Workrate
Area to Watch 10 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Ju-Sung Kim this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-0 Nagoya Grampus | 0' | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 45' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 Gamba Osaka | 88' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Johor Darul Takzim FC 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 26' | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-2 Kyoto Sanga | 90' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 1-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | FC Seoul 2-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Fagiano Okayama | 90' | 7.2 | - | 0 | 48 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Johor Darul Takzim FC | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 89' | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 Shanghai Shenhua | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 SHANGHAI SIPG | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Melbourne City 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 67' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 89 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka | 14 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | V-varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Yokohama F. Marinos | 14 |
Player Market Value
Track Ju-Sung Kim's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €750K
Peak Value €850K (Q4'23)
€850K €425K €0
Q1'19 Q3'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Kim Ju-Sung is Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Gold-tier Engine. Arriving from FC Seoul in the summer of 2025, the towering left-footer has quickly set about stamping his authority on the pitch. He is still waiting for his first piece of major silverware, but the foundation for long-term defensive success is clearly established.
The sample size is still emerging, but his tactical profile is crystal clear. Seven appearances and 582 minutes of football show a player defined by an inexhaustible Workrate. He covers immense ground to shut down opposition channels. Our verdict highlights his status as an INTERCEPTOR — a master of reading the game and breaking up attacks before they materialise. He is hitting top form, turning limited minutes into massive defensive influence.
His market valuation hovers around €1M, with a downward trend telling only half the story. If he continues to dictate the defensive tempo and break up play with such intensity, that financial trajectory will inevitably reverse.