Active in J1 League
Kim Tae-Hyeon
Defender #3
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.
Tae-Hyeon Kim is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Kashima. Evidence: 7.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Physically Strong.
Tae-Hyeon 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 85%
Experience 23%
vs J1 League
Height 86%
Weight 86%
Experience 26%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 14
Shooting 85
Defense 68
Workrate 3
Passing 20
Key Strength 85 Shooting
Area to Watch 3 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Tae-Hyeon Kim this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 0-2 Kashima | 90' | 7.3 | - | - | 68 |
| May 10, 2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos 1-1 Kashima | 98' | 7.3 | - | - | 74 |
| May 06, 2026 | Kashima 3-0 Mito Hollyhock | 96' | 7.3 | - | 1 | 46 |
| May 03, 2026 | Kashima 1-1 Machida Zelvia | 97' | 6.5 | - | - | 73 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy 2-1 Kashima | 90' | 7.2 | - | 0 | 68 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Kashima | 90' | 6.9 | - | 0 | 49 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Kashima 1-0 Urawa | 95' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 0-2 Kashima | 95' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Kashima 2-1 JEF United Chiba | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kashima 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Kashima 2-0 Tokyo Verdy | 90' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Urawa 2-3 Kashima | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 93 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Kashima 2-0 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Kashima 1-0 Yokohama F. Marinos | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Kashima vs FC Tokyo | 97 |
Player Market Value
Track Tae-Hyeon Kim's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €700K
Peak Value €700K (Q4'25)
€700K €350K €0
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Kim Tae-Hyeon operates as Kashima Antlers' bronze-tier Sniper in the final third. Arriving at the club in 2025 after a stint with Sagan Tosu, the 26-year-old brings a single-minded focus to the attacking line. Building his body of work across various clubs in his career, he has developed into a forward who thrives on finding pockets of space in dangerous areas.
The underlying metrics paint a picture of a pure finisher who excels when presented with clear opportunities. His standout Shooting dimension highlights a player explicitly programmed to test the goalkeeper, despite searching for his usual rhythm in front of goal. Across his seven appearances and 636 minutes of action, he has established himself as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER. Going through a quiet spell without a goal contribution over his latest run of matches, his fundamental ability to execute in the penalty box remains a persistent threat to opposition defensive lines.
The broader market recognizes his specialist attacking profile, with his valuation sitting at €1M and trending upwards. As he continues to settle into the squad and recalibrate his sights, he represents a high-upside option for Kashima's attacking unit.