Active in J1 League

Kim Tae-Hyeon

Defender #3
Age 25 years
Nationality Korea Republic
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Tae-Hyeon Kim
86
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 55
🎯 Clutch 60
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 55
Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 85 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 68 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 3 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 17, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-2 Kashima J1 League 90' 7.3 - - 68 Fukuda Denshi Arena
May 10, 2026 Yokohama F. Marinos 1-1 Kashima J1 League 98' 7.3 - - 74 Nissan Stadium
May 06, 2026 Kashima 3-0 Mito Hollyhock J1 League 96' 7.3 - 1 46 Mercari Stadium
May 03, 2026 Kashima 1-1 Machida Zelvia J1 League 97' 6.5 - - 73 Mercari Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 2-1 Kashima J1 League 90' 7.2 - 0 68 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 24, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Kashima J1 League 90' 6.9 - 0 49 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Kashima 1-0 Urawa J1 League 95' 6.9 0 0 47 Mercari Stadium
Apr 12, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 0-2 Kashima J1 League 95' 6.9 0 0 49 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Kashima 2-1 JEF United Chiba J1 League 0' - 0 0 46 Mercari Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima J1 League 90' 7.2 0 0 42 National Olympic Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Kashima 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 7.0 0 0 20 Mercari Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 90' 7.9 0 0 40 Mercari Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Urawa 2-3 Kashima J1 League 90' 6.2 0 0 93 Saitama Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Kashima 2-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 90' 7.3 0 0 23 Mercari Stadium
Feb 14, 2026 Kashima 1-0 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 17 Mercari Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Tae-Hyeon Kim's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €700K
Peak Value €700K (Q4'25)
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