About Jin-ya Kim
In the 2025 K League 1, Jin-ya Kim played 26 games (44 minutes) without a direct goal contribution. Measured against a 35-strong pool of K League 1 defenders (2021, min. 450 minutes), he sits in the 11th percentile by match rating — goals rank: 19th of 35.
His league record spans 9 seasons (2018–2026) across 4 clubs. He is at his recorded peak: 2025's 7 tops every previous season, with 2018 (0) the low mark. His last two rated seasons average 2.78 above his earlier career level — an upward curve.


