This is a list of foreign players in

K League 1 The K League 1 (Hangul: K리그1) is the men's top professional football division of the South Korean football league system. The league is contested by twelve clubs. History The South Korean professional football league was founded in 1 ...

. * Players in bold are currently playing in K League 1. * Nationality is listed under the official K League player registration; players may acquire

multiple citizenship Multiple/dual citizenship (or multiple/dual nationality) is a legal status in which a person is concurrently regarded as a national or citizen of more than one country under the laws of those countries. Conceptually, citizenship is focused on t ...

. * If players have been capped for a national team, this nationality takes precedence over the nationality stated in the official K League player registration database. * In dual citizen annotation, if dual citizen players have an international career, the country listed in ''italics'' is the national team they have played for.

Africa (CAF)

Cameroon

* Gustave Bollanga Priso (1996 Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos) * Bertin Tomou (1997

Pohang Steelers The Pohang Steelers (Hangul: 포항 스틸러스) are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province that compete in the K League 1, the top flight of South Korean football. The Steelers were founded on 1 A ...

) * Gilbert Massock (1997

Anyang LG Cheetahs FC Seoul ( ko, FC 서울) is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul that competes in the K League 1, the top flight of South Korean football. The club is owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group. They play their home games ...

) * Michel Pensée (1997–1999

Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma Cheonan (; 천안시, ''Cheonan-si''), also spelled Ch'ŏnan, is a city in South Chungcheong, South Korea. Cheonan has a population of 666,417 (2018), making it the most-populous city or county in South Chungcheong, and the third most-populous ci ...

) * Claude Parfait Ngon A Djam (1999

) * Nicolas Alain Noudjeu Mbianda (2000

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors ( ko, 전북 현대 모터스) is a South Korean professional football club based in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province that competes in the K League 1, the top tier of South Korean football. Playing at the Jeonju World Cup S ...

) * Same Nkwelle Corentin (2002 Daejeon Citizen) * Felix Nzeina (2005

Busan IPark Busan IPark ( ko, 부산 아이파크) is a South Korean professional football club based in Busan that competes in K League 2, the second tier of the South Korean football pyramid. Its current home ground is Busan Gudeok Stadium. The club was o ...

) * Emile Mbamba (2009 Daegu FC)

DR Congo

* Emeka Mamale (1996–1997

) * Jean-Kasongo Banza (1997 Jeonnam Dragons, 1997

) * Zazi Chaminga Adrien (1997

) * Mutamba Kabongo (1997–2000

) * N'Dayi Kalenga (1999

)

Cote d'Ivoire

* Jean-Marc Benie Bolou (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Loukou Auguste (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Egypt

* Mohamed Azima (1996

Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i Ulsan Hyundai FC ( ko, 울산 현대 축구단) is a South Korean professional football club based in Ulsan that competes in the K League 1, the top tier of South Korean football. Founded in 1983 as Hyundai Horang-i, they joined the K League ...

)

Gambia

* Modou Barrow (2020–present

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Gambia'' and Sweden

Ghana

* George Alhassan (1984 Hyundai Horang-i) * Stanley Aborah (1997–1998

) *

Patrick Villars Patrick Villars (born 21 May 1984) is a Ghanaian Association football, football player. Career Villars has played for the Ebusua Dwarfs, for Turkish club Trabzonspor, in South Korea for Jeju United FC, Bucheon SK, for Israeli club Maccabi Pet ...

(2003

Bucheon SK Jeju United Football Club (Hangul: 제주 유나이티드) is a South Korean professional football club based in Jeju Province that competes in the K League 1, the top division in South Korea. In the past, the club has been known as the ''Yukon ...

) *

Alex Asamoah Alexander Jeffrey Obiri Asamoah Gyimah (born January 16, 1986) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Aduana Stars. Club career On 7 December 2005 left Berekum Arsenal to sign a two-year contract for Ashanti Gold SC and on 17 January 2009 signed ...

(2010

Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC (Hangul: 경남 FC) is a South Korean professional football club based in South Gyeongsang Province that competes in the K League 2, the second tier of South Korean football. Its home stadium is the Changwon Football Center, located ...

) *

Derek Asamoah Derek Asamoah (born 1 May 1981) is a Ghanaian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward. He has previously played for clubs in England, France, Scotland, Bulgaria and South Korea. Club ...

(2011–2012

, 2013 Daegu FC) ※ Dual citizen of ''Ghana'' and the United Kingdom

Guinea

* Abdoul Salam Sow (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)

Guinea-Bissau

* Frédéric Mendy (2016

Ulsan Hyundai Ulsan Hyundai FC ( ko, 울산 현대 축구단) is a South Korean professional football club based in Ulsan that competes in the K League 1, the top tier of South Korean football. Founded in 1983 as Hyundai Horang-i, they joined the K League in ...

, 2017

Jeju United Jeju United Football Club (Hangul: 제주 유나이티드) is a South Korean professional football club based in Jeju Province that competes in the K League 1, the top division in South Korea. In the past, the club has been known as the ''Yukon ...

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Guinea-Bissau'' and France

Mali

* Cheick Tidiani Dao (2002

) *

Cheick Oumar Dabo Cheick Oumar Dabo (born 12 January 1981 in Bamako) is a Malian football player. Club career Bucheon SK Dabo joined Bucheon SK in 2002. One of very few Africans playing in South Korea, Dabo earned a spot in the K-League All-Stars Soccer in 2 ...

(2002–2004

)

Mauritius

* Geovanni Jeannot (1996–1997

)

Niger

* Olivier Bonnes (2016–2017

Gwangju FC Gwangju FC (Korean: 광주 FC) is a South Korean professional football club based in Gwangju that competes in the K League 1, the top tier of South Korean football. They joined the K League in the 2011 season. History Gwangju FC was founded ...

); also played in ''K League 2'' ※ Dual citizen of ''Niger'' and France

Nigeria

Alex Agbo Alex Agbo (born 1 July 1977) is a Nigerian professional footballer. He currently plays for Sharks FC in the Nigerian Premier League after playing for years in Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, feder ...

(1997

) * Ajibade Babalade (1997

) * Victor Shaaka (1997–1999

, 1999–2000

, 2001–2002 Busan I'Cons) *

John Zaki John Zakari (10 July 1973 – 17 November 2014), commonly known as John Zaki, was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a striker. Club career In April 2000, Zaki joined South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Death Zaki died o ...

(2000

) * Lucky Isibor (2000

Suwon Samsung Bluewings ''(The Blue, White and Reds)''Tricolor'' , short name = SSB , image = , caption = , founded = , ground = Suwon World Cup Stadium , capacity = 44,031 , owner = Cheil Worldwide(Samsung's subsidiary) , chairma ...

) * Obinna John Nkedoi (2002 Daejeon Citizen) * Augustine James (2003

) *

Lanre Kehinde Olanrewaju "Lanre" Kehinde (born 7 May 1994) is a Nigerian footballer who plays for 1. MFL club Gostivari. Career Club Kehinde's career started in Nigeria with Dominion Hotspur, who he joined Kwara United on loan from in 2011 before leaving in ...

(2019–2020 Incheon United) *

Christian Osaguona Ighodaro Christian Osaguona (born 10 October 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who most recently played for Al-Shorta in the Iraqi Premier League as a striker. Club career Persepolis On 13 January 2020, Osaguona signed a half-season contra ...

(2019

) * Moses Ogbu (2022

) ※ Dual citizen of Nigeria and Sweden

Senegal

* Papa Oumar Coly (2001–2003 Daejeon Citizen)

Sierra Leone

* Mahmadu Alphajor Bah (1997–1998 Jeonnam Dragons)

South Africa

* Lars Veldwijk (2020

, 2021–present

Suwon FC Suwon FC ( ko, 수원 FC; Hanja: 水原 FC) is a South Korean professional football club based Suwon that competes in the K League 1, the top division of South Korea. They play their home games at Suwon Stadium. History Early years: semi-profe ...

); also played in ''K League 2'' ※ Dual citizen of ''South Africa'' and the Netherlands

Asia (AFC)

Australia

* Greg Brown (1991 POSCO Atoms) *

Ahmad Elrich Ahmad Elrich ( ar, أحمد الريش; born 30 May 1981) is an Australian professional association footballer who plays as a right winger for Australian club Parramatta FC. Born in Australia to Lebanese parents, Elrich represented his native co ...

(2004 Busan I'Cons) *

Antun Kovacic Antun Kovacic (born 10 July 1981) is a former Australian footballer. Club career Melbourne Victory recruited Kovacic from Oakleigh Cannons as a short-term replacement for the injured Daniel Piorkowski towards the end of the 06/07 season, feat ...

(2009

) * Jade North (2009 Incheon United) *

Saša Ognenovski Sasa Ognenovski ( mk, Саша Огненовски, Saša Ognenovski; born 3 April 1979) is an Australian soccer player who played as a central defender, who represented the Australia national team on 22 occasions, and who last played for Sydn ...

(2009–2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) *

Iain Fyfe Iain Stuart Fyfe (born 3 April 1982) is a retired Australian A-League professional Football (soccer), footballer. Club career On completion of his SASI program in 2000, Iain joined hometown National Soccer League, NSL club Adelaide City. Aft ...

(2011

) *

Luke DeVere Luke Ramon DeVere (born 5 November 1989) is an Australian professional footballer who plays for A-League side Wellington Phoenix. DeVere made his debut for Australia in 2015, having previously played for the nation's under-20 and under-23 sid ...

(2011–2014

) * Robert Cornthwaite (2011–2014 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Matt McKay Matthew Graham McKay (born 11 January 1983) is a retired Australian professional footballer who last played for Australian A-League club Brisbane Roar, and previously with the Australian national team. McKay currently holds the club's recor ...

(2012

) * Eddy Bosnar (2012–2013

) *

Nathan Burns Nathan Burns (born 7 May 1988) is a retired Australian professional footballer who last played for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League and the Australian national team. Club career Adelaide United He formerly played for Parramatta Eagles and t ...

(2012–2013 Incheon United) *

Matt Simon Matthew Blake Simon (born 22 January 1986) is a retired Australian international football (soccer) player who played as a striker. Simon attended St Edward's College, East Gosford, where he was influenced to play soccer. Simon started his s ...

(2012–2013 Jeonnam Dragons) * Brendan Hamill (2012–2014 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC, 2013 Gangwon FC) * Adrian Madaschi 2012–2013

) *

Alex Wilkinson Alexander William Wilkinson (born 13 August 1984) is an Australian international football (soccer) player who plays as a central defender and is the captain for Sydney FC in the A-League. Wilkinson was born in Sydney and made his senior debut f ...

(2012–2015

) * Aleksandar Jovanovic (2014–2015 & 2017–2019

); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Adrian Leijer Adrian Leijer (born 25 March 1986) is an Australian footballer who plays as a centre back. Leijer played on one occasion for Australia and made over 100 appearances for Melbourne Victory in the A-League. Club career Early years Leijer was born ...

(2016

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Erik Paartalu (2016

) *

Tomislav Mrcela Tomislav (, ) is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, that is widespread amongst the South Slavs. The meaning of the name ''Tomislav'' is thought to have derived from the Old Slavonic verb "'' tomiti''" or "'' tomit" meaning to "''languish ...

(2016–2018 Jeonnam Dragons) ※ Dual citizen of ''Australia'' and Croatia *

Bruce Djite Bruce José Djité (French pronunciation: ; born 25 March 1987) is an Australian executive and former association football (soccer) player. As a player, Djite is known for his speed, strength and good height with ball heading skills and pre ...

(2016

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Matthew Jurman (2017–2018

) * Connor Chapman (2017 Incheon United, 2018

, 2021

FC Seoul FC Seoul ( ko, FC 서울) is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul that competes in the K League 1, the top flight of South Korean football. The club is owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group. They play their home games ...

); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Dimitri Petratos Dimitrios Petratos (born 10 November 1992) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club ATK Mohun Bagan. Petratos has played for four different A-League clubs, winning one championship with Bri ...

(2017

) *

Ivan Franjic Ivan Frankie Franjic (born 10 September 1987) is an Australian Association football, soccer player who plays for Heidelberg United FC, Heidelberg United in the NPL Victoria. Club career Victorian Premier League Franjic played at Junior level ...

(2017 Daegu FC) * Dylan McGowan (2018 Gangwon FC) *

Kwabena Appiah Kwabena Appiah-Kubi (born 1992) is a New Zealand-born professional footballer who plays as a winger for Indonesian club Madura United. Appiah also holds Australian citizenship. Biography Born in Auckland of Ghanaian parents, Appiah arrived in ...

(2018 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand *

James Donachie James Kevin Donachie (born 14 May 1993) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a centre back for Sydney FC in the A-League. Club career Brisbane Roar In 2010, he signed a youth contract with A-League club Brisbane Roar Brisbane ...

(2018 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Bernie Ibini-Isei Bernie Alpha Ibini-Isei (born 12 September 1992), also known simply as Bernie Ibini, is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger and a forward. Born in Nigeria, he represented Australia internationally. Early life Bernie Ibini-Isei ...

(2019

) *

Adam Taggart Adam Jake Taggart (born 2 June 1993) is an Australian footballer who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League Men competition. Taggart has also represented the Australia national U20 team, Australia national U23 team and Australia national team. ...

(2019–2020

) * Rashid Mahazi (2019–2020 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Australia and Kenya *

Jason Davidson Jason Alan Davidson (born 29 June 1991) is an Australian professional Soccer player who plays as a defender for Belgian club Eupen. Club career Hume City On 26 January 2009, he signed with Victorian Premier League club Hume City, becoming the ...

(2019–2021

) *

Terry Antonis Lefteris "Terry" Antonis ( el, Λευτέρης "Τέρι" Αντώνης; born 26 November 1993) is an Australian association football player who plays for the Western Sydney Wanderers as a midfielder. Born in Sydney, Antonis played youth foo ...

(2019–2021

) *

Brandon O'Neill Brandon O'Neill (born 12 April 1994) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Newcastle Jets in the A-League. Club career Perth Glory Born in Perth, Western Australia, O'Neill signed a youth contrac ...

(2020

) * Alex Grant (2021–present

) *

Harrison Delbridge Harrison Andrew Delbridge (born 15 March 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays for K League 1 club Incheon United and the Australia national team. Club career Youth and amateur Delbridge played four years of college socc ...

(2021–present Incheon United) *

Lachlan Jackson Lachlan Robert Tua Jackson (born 12 March 1995) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for K League 1 club Suwon. Club career Brisbane Roar Jackson made his senior professional debut against the Melbourne Victory, e ...

(2021–present

) *

Ben Halloran Benjamin Halloran (born 14 June 1992) is an Australian football player who plays as a winger for A-League Men club Adelaide United. Club career Gold Coast United Halloran made his debut for Gold Coast United as a substitute in their Round 4 ...

(2022

)

China

* Wan Houliang (2009

) *

Feng Xiaoting Feng Xiaoting (; born 22 October 1985) is a Chinese professional footballer who currently plays for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua. Club career Feng Xiaoting started his football career with Sichuan Guancheng in the 2003 league s ...

(2009 Daegu FC, 2010

) * Li Weifeng (2009–2010

) * Li Chunyu (2010 Gangwon FC) *

Yan Song Yan Song (; 1480–1567), courtesy name Weizhong (惟中), pseudonym Jiexi (介溪), was a Chinese politician and regent of the Ming dynasty. He was notorious for being corrupt and for dominating the Ming government for two decades as Grand Sec ...

(2010

) *

Bai Zijian Bai Zijian (; born 16 October 1992) is a Chinese footballer of Korean descent who plays for Zibo Cuju in the China League One. Club career Bai Zijian is an ethnic Korean Chinese who would predominantly concentrate on his studies before moving ...

(2011 Daejeon Citizen) *

Huang Bowen Huang Bowen (; born 13 July 1987) is a Chinese professional footballer who currently plays for Chinese Super League club Guangzhou F.C. He holds the record as the youngest ever goalscorer in top tier Chinese football aged 16 years and 317 days. ...

(2011–2012

)

East Timor

* Rodrigo Souza Silva (2017 Daegu FC); when Rodrigo was registered in K League, he was a dual citizen of East Timor and Brazil. He was declared ineligible to participate for the representative teams of the

East Timor Football Federation The East Timor Football Federation ( pt, Federação de Futebol de Timor-Leste - FFTL) is the governing body of football in East Timor. In 2016 Timor-Leste run their own league under supervision of and Secretary of State for Youth and Sport. ...

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Iran

* Khaled Shafiei (2017

)

Iraq

Abbas Obeid Jassim Abbas Obeid ( ar, عباس عبيد جاسم; born December 10, 1973) is a former Iraqi football player. He played for Anyang LG Cheetahs and Pohang Steelers of the South Korean K League. He was also capped for the Iraq national football team ...

(1996–1997

, 1997–2001

) * Sadiq Saadoun Ridha (1996

) * Ali Abbas Al-Hilfi (2016–2017

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Iraq'' and Australia *

Jiloan Hamad Jiloan Mohammed Hamad Amin Alla Werdi (born 6 November 1990), known as Jiloan Hamad ( ar, جيلوان حمد), is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Allsvenskan club Örebro SK. Born in Azerbaijan and of Iraqi descent, Hamad m ...

(2019 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of ''Irag'' and ''Sweden''

Japan

Kojiro Kaimoto is a former Japanese football player. His elder brother Keiji is also a former footballer. Early years Kaimoto was born in Suita on October 14, 1977. Club career He joined his local club, Gamba Osaka, in 1996. He played as a midfielder during ...

(2001–2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) *

Masakiyo Maezono is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team. Club career Maezono was born in Satsumasendai on 29 October 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined Yokohama Flügels in 1992. He debuted in June 1993 and ...

(2003

, 2004 Incheon United) *

Kazuyuki Toda is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. He played for the Japan national team until 2002. He currently manager of SC Sagamihara from 2023. Club career Toda was born in Machida on 30 December 1977. ...

(2009

) *

Masahiro Ohashi is a former Japanese football player. Playing career Ohashi was born in Yokohama on June 23, 1981. He joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos from youth team in 1999. He played several matches as offensive midfielder until 2000. In 2001, he m ...

(2009, 2011 Gangwon FC) * Kazunari Okayama (2009–2010

) * Naohiro Takahara (2010

) *

Yuta Baba is a former Japanese football player. His younger brother, Tōru, is an actor. Playing career Baba was born in Itabashi, Tokyo on January 22, 1984. He joined J1 League club FC Tokyo from youth team in 2002. He got an opportunity to play during ...

(2011–2013 Daejeon Citizen) *

Akihiro Ienaga is a Japanese football player who plays for Kawasaki Frontale. He played for Japan national team. Club career Born in Hyogo Prefecture, Ienaga began his career as a trainee with Gamba Osaka, one of the leading clubs in Japan's J1 League. He ...

(2012

) * Yusuke Shimada (2012 Gangwon FC) * Sergio Escudero (2012–2015

, 2018

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Japan'' and Spain * Chikashi Masuda (2013–2014 & 2015–2016

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Yojiro Takahagi (2015–2016

) * Tomoki Wada (2015 Incheon United, 2016–2017

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Takuma Abe (2017

) * Yohei Toyoda (2018

) * Takahiro Kunimoto (2018–2019

, 2020–2022

) * Tsubasa Nishi (2018–2021 Daegu FC); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Takumi Kiyomoto is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for J3 League newly promoted side, FC Osaka. Club career On 1 January 2013, Kiyomoto joined FC Gifu from Feyenoord on a free transfer. He made his debut on 10 March 2013, comin ...

(2019 Gangwon FC) *

Takahiro Nakazato is a Japanese football player who plays for YSCC Yokohama in the J3 League or simply J3 is the third division of . It was established in 2013 as the third-tier professional association football league in Japan. The third-tier nationwide leag ...

(2019–2020 Gangwon FC) * Masatoshi Ishida (2021 Gangwon FC); also played in ''K League 2'' * Keita Suzuki (2022–present Daegu FC) * Yuki Kobayashi (2022–present Gangwon FC); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Jun Amano Jun Amano (天野純, born 19 July 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for K League 1 club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, on loan from Yokohama F. Marinos. Club career Career statistics Club ''Updated to 7 July 2019''. Nati ...

(2022–present

) *

Manabu Saitō is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Azul Claro Numazu. He spent the majority of his career with Yokohama F. Marinos. International career Saito was born in Kanagawa. In August 2007, he was elected Japan U17 ...

(2022–present

) * Keijiro Ogawa (2022–present

)

Korea DPR

* Ryang Kyu-sa (2001

) * Kim Myong-hwi (2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * An Yong-hak (2006–2007

, 2008–2009

) * Jong Tae-se (2013–2015

) *

An Byong-jun An Byong-jun (アン・ビョンジュン; born 22 May 1990) is a North Korean footballer who plays as a forward for K League 1 The K League 1 (Hangul: K리그1) is the men's top professional football division of the South Korean footb ...

(2022–present

); also played in ''K League 2''

Palestine

* Éder (2017

); also played in ''K League 2'' ※ Dual citizen of Palestine and Brazil

Philippines

* Álvaro Silva (2015 Daejeon Citizen); also played in ''K League 2'' ※ Dual citizen of the ''Philippines'' and Spain

Saudi Arabia

Naji Majrashi Naji Majrashi (born 2 February 1982) is a football striker from Saudi Arabia. He also played for the Saudi Arabia junior team at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates ...

(2011

)

Tajikistan

Valeri Sarychev Valeri Konstantinovich Sarychev (russian: Валерий Константинович Сарычев; born 12 January 1960), also known as Shin Eui-son ( ko, 신의손), is a former Tajikistani footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is regard ...

(1992–1998 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma, 2000–2004 Anyang LG Cheetahs / FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of ''Tajikistan'' and South Korea *

Vitaliy Parakhnevych Vitaliy Parakhnevych (born 4 May 1969, in Donetsk, Ukraine, then Ukrainian SSR) is a retired Tajikistani footballer. He also held Ukrainian citizenship before 1996. Career International In August 1997, the Tajikistani national team were to take ...

(1995–1998 Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos, 1998–2000

, 2001

, 2002

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Tajikistan'' and Ukraine

Thailand

Piyapong Pue-on Piyapong Pue-on ( th, ปิยะพงษ์ ผิวอ่อน; ) born: Padej Khankruea ( th, เผด็จ ขันเครือ; ; November 14, 1959) is a Thai retired football player who played as a striker. He was a member of the ...

(1984–1986 Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso) *

Sasalak Haiprakhon Sasalak Haiprakhon ( th, ศศลักษณ์ ไหประโคน, born 8 January 1996) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a wing back or winger for Buriram United and the Thailand national team. International career In ...

(2021–present

)

Uzbekistan

* Server Djeparov (2010–2011

, 2013–2014 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC, 2015

) *

Timur Kapadze Timur Kapadze ( uz, Temur Kapadze; russian: Тимур Кападзе; tr, Timur Kapadze, ka, თემურ კაპაძე) is an Uzbekistani former professional association football, football midfielder of Ahiska Turks, Ahiska-Turkish de ...

(2011 Incheon United) *

Alexander Geynrikh Alexander Rudolfovich Geynrikh (russian: Александр Рудольфович Гейнрих, , german: Alexander Heinrich; born 6 October 1984) is a Uzbek former footballer who played as a forward for the Uzbekistan national team. Caree ...

(2011

) *

Ikromjon Alibaev Ikromjon Alibaev ( Uzbek Cyrillic: Икромжон Алибаев; born 9 January 1994) is an Uzbek international footballer who plays for Gangwon FC and the Uzbekistan national team as a midfielder. Club career Lokomotive Tashkent Alibaev deb ...

(2019–2021

); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Rustam Ashurmatov Rustam Ashurmatov (; born 7 July 1996), sometimes spelt as Rustamjon Ashurmatov, is an Uzbek footballer who plays as a defender for Russian club FC Rubin Kazan. Career Club On 7 February 2019, FC Bunyodkor announced that Ashurmatov had joined G ...

(2020

, 2021–present Gangwon FC); also played in ''K League 2'' * Dostonbek Tursunov (2020

) *

Jamshid Iskanderov Jamshid Iskanderov (Cyrillic, Uzbek Cyrillic: Жамшид Искандеров; born 16 October 1993) is an Uzbekistani association football, footballer who plays for Navbahor Namangan and Uzbekistan national football team. He played at the 2013 ...

(2020–present

Seongnam FC Seongnam () is the fourth largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province after Suwon and the 10th largest city in the country. Its population is approximately one million. Seongnam is a satellite city of Seoul. It is largely a residential cit ...

) * Islom Kenjabaev (2021

)

Vietnam

Lương Xuân Trường Lương Xuân Trường (born 28 April 1995) is a Vietnamese professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for V.League 1 club Hải Phòng and the Vietnam national team. Xuân Trường is a product of HAGL – Arsenal JMG Academy ...

(2016 Incheon United, 2017 Gangwon FC) *

Nguyễn Công Phượng Nguyễn Công Phượng (born 21 January 1995) is a Vietnamese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Yokohama FC and the Vietnam national team. Nguyễn Công Phuợng is lauded as "Vietnamese Messi" by fans and the ...

(2019 Incheon United)

Europe (UEFA)

Albania

* Adnan Oçelli (1996

) *

Sokol Cikalleshi Sokol Cikalleshi (; born 27 July 1990) is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as forward for Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej on loan from Turkish club Konyaspor and the Albania national team. He made his professional debut in 2007 as ...

(2012 Incheon United)

Armenia

Karapet Mikaelyan Karapet Mikaelyan ( hy, Կարապետ Միքայելյան, born 27 September 1969) is a former Russian-born Armenian association football, football Striker (association football), striker. Karapet was also a member of Armenia national football te ...

(1997

)

Austria

* Richard Windbichler (2017–2018

, 2021

) * Lukas Hinterseer (2021

)

Belarus

* Valery Vyalichka (1996

)

Belgium

* Rubenilson Monteiro Ferreira (1997–1998

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Belgium'' and Brazil *

Kevin Oris Kevin Oris (born 6 December 1984 in Turnhout) is a Belgian football player who plays for Wezel Sport. He is a tall attacker, which makes him an ideal target man. Career Oris always played with third and fourth division teams until he scored 35 ...

(2012 Daejeon Citizen, 2013

, 2015–2016 Incheon United) * Karel De Smet (2013 Daejeon Citizen) * Marvin Ogunjimi (2016

)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

* Amir Teljigović (1994–1996 Daewoo Royals / Busan Daewoo Royals) *

Dragan Škrba Dragan Škrba (Serbian Cyrillic: Драган Шкрба; born 26 August 1962) is a Bosnian retired goalkeeper In many team sports which involve scoring goals, the goalkeeper (sometimes termed goaltender, netminder, GK, goalie or keeper) ...

(1995–1997

) *

Simo Krunić Simo Krunić (Serbian Cyrillic: Симо Крунић; born 13 January 1967) is a Bosnian-Serbian professional football manager and former footballer. He is currently the coach of OFK Beograd. Playing career In the late 1980s, Krunić played f ...

(1996 Pohang Atoms) *

Alen Avdić Alen Avdić (born 3 April 1977) is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian retired footballer who last played for FK Sarajevo. Club career He was active for Saba Battery FC in Iran's Premier Football League, Cercle Brugge and FC Denderleeuw in Belgian second ...

(2001–2002, 2003

) *

Slaviša Mitrović Slaviša Mitrović (Славиша Митровић; born July 5, 1977) is a retired Bosnian-Herzegovinian Serb footballer. Club career A big forward, Mitrović played in the UAE League with Alahli and Al-Wahda (UAE) and in Romanian League wi ...

(2002

) *

Jasmin Mujdža Jasmin Mujdža (born 2 March 1974) is a Bosnian-Croatian retired footballer. Since 2016, he is a fitness coach for South Korean club FC Seoul. International career Mujdža made his debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in a May 1998 friendly match aw ...

(2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) ※ Dual citizen of ''Bosnia and Herzegovina'' and Croatia *

Ivan Medvid Ivan Medvid (born 13 October 1977) is a Bosnian retired footballer who played as a defender. Club career Medvid previously played for NK Slaven Belupo in the Croatian Prva HNL, as well as for NK Posušje, South Korean club Pohang Steelers, NK ...

(2002–2003

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Bosnia and Herzegovina'' and Croatia * Nikola Vasiljević (2006–2007

) * Jusuf Dajić (2008

) * Samir Bekrić (2010 Incheon United) * Muhamed Džakmić (2011–2012 Gangwon FC) * Jovica Stokić (2014

) * Gordan Bunoza (2017–2020 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of ''Bosnia and Herzegovina'' and Croatia *

Elvis Sarić Elvis Sarić (; born 21 July 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for K League 1 club Suwon Bluewings. Sarić started his professional career at GOŠK Dubrovnik, before joining Lučko in 2009. Four years later, ...

(2018–2019, 2022–present

) * Sulejman Krpić (2020

) *

Mario Kvesić Mario Kvesić (born 12 January 1992) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Celje ) , pushpin_map = Slovenia , pushpin_label_position = left , pushpin_map_capti ...

(2021

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Bosnia and Herzegovina'' and Croatia

Bulgaria

* Filip Filipov-Ficho (1992–1993 & 1998–1999 Yukong Elephants / Buchoen SK) * Slavchev Toshev (1993

Yukong Elephants Jeju United Football Club (Hangul: 제주 유나이티드) is a South Korean professional Association football, football club based in Jeju Province that competes in the K League 1, the top division in South Korea. In the past, the club has bee ...

) * Dimitar Ivanov (1998

) *

Iliyan Mitsanski Iliyan Mitsanski ( bg, Илиян Мицански; born 20 December 1985) is a Bulgarian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He played 17 times for the Bulgaria national team. Career In Bulgaria Mitsanski started his prof ...

(2015

) *

Momchil Tsvetanov Momchil Emilov Tsvetanov ( bg, Момчил Емилов Цветанов; born 3 December 1990) is a Bulgarian professional footballer. Although he predominantly plays as a winger, he has also been deployed as a left-back. A product of Sparta ...

(2021–present Gangwon FC)

Croatia

Dževad Turković Dževad Turković (born 17 June 1972) is a former Croatian football player. He capped 6 times for Croatia. He was champion of the Prva HNL in 1993, 1996 and 1997. Club career Turković played domestically for Dinamo Zagreb and Osijek and for ...

(1996, 1997–1999

Busan Daewoo Royals Busan IPark ( ko, 부산 아이파크) is a South Korean professional football club based in Busan that competes in K League 2, the second tier of the South Korean football pyramid. Its current home ground is Busan Gudeok Stadium. The club was on ...

, 2000–2001 Busan I'Cons, 2001 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Jasenko Sabitović (1998–2002

, 2003–2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2005–2007

, 2008 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Branko Hucika Branko Hucika (born 10 July 1977) is a Croatian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Club statistics Honours Tampines Rovers * Singapore Premier League: 2005 File:2005 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: Hu ...

(1999–2000

) *

Fabijan Komljenović Fabijan Komljenović (born 16 January 1968) is a Croatian retired football player. Playing career Club While playing for Rijeka, he was nicknamed the " Caniggia from Kantrida" due to his style of play and physical appearance. International He ...

(2000

) * Saša Milaimović (2000–2001

) *

Darko Čordaš Darko Čordaš (born 16 December 1976) is a Croatian retired football player, who last played for NK Samobor. Club career Cordaš used to play for Pohang Steelers in South Korea, NK Posušje in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Neftchi Baku in Azerbaija ...

(2001

) *

Mario Ivanković Mario "Maka" Ivanković (born 8 February 1975) is a Bosnian and Croatian professional Manager (association football), football manager and former Football player, player who is the head coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-19 footba ...

(2001–2002

) *

Joško Jeličić Joško Jeličić (born 5 January 1971) is a retired Croatian footballer who played as a midfielder. He had spells with Pohang Steelers in South Korea, GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Sevilla FC and Hajduk Split. Club career He has spent most of his caree ...

(2002

) * Leonard Bisaku (2002

, 2003 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Boris Raić (2003–2005

) *

Josip Šimić Josip Šimić (born 16 September 1977) is a retired Croatian football striker. He is the younger brother of Dario Šimić. Club career Šimić started his professional career with Dinamo Zagreb in 1993, when the club was known as Croatia Zagre ...

(2004

) *

Jasmin Agić Jasmin Agić (born 26 December 1974) is a Croatian retired football midfielder. International career He made his debut for Croatia in a March 1999 friendly match against Greece, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute for Goran Jurić, and earned ...

(2005–2006 Incheon United) * Mato Neretljak (2005–2008 & 2011

) * Frane Čačić (2007

) * Antonio Franja (2007–2008

) *

Stipe Lapić Stipe Lapić (; born 22 January 1983, Sinj, Croatia) is a Croatian football player who last played for China League One side Chongqing F.C. Club career He played at HNK Hajduk Split and PSV Eindhoven's under-19 team. His first senior team was N ...

(2009–2011 Gangwon FC) * Krunoslav Lovrek (2010–2011

) * Mateas Delić (2011–2012 Gangwon FC) *

Sandi Križman Sandi Križman (; born 17 August 1989) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Born in Pula, he started his career in his hometown club NK Žminj, where he scored seven goals in 22 matches, aged 17. In the sum ...

(2014 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Edin Junuzović Edin Junuzović (; born 28 April 1986) is a Croatian footballer who plays for NK Opatija as a forward. Club career Junuzović played for Rijeka in the Croatian Prva HNL, Krško in the Slovenian Second League, and Rudar Velenje in the Sloveni ...

(2014

) *

Mislav Oršić Mislav Oršić (; born 29 December 1992) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Süper Lig club Trabzonspor and the Croatia national team. Born in Zagreb, Oršić started his senior career at Inter Zaprešić in 2 ...

(2015–2016 Jeonnam Dragons, 2017–2018

) *

Matej Jonjić Matej Jonjić (; born 29 January 1991) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as centre back for J1 League club Cerezo Osaka. He has represented Croatia at youth level, having earned caps with all of the youth teams beginning with the ...

(2015–2016 Incheon United) * Ivan Kovačec (2015–2017

, 2017–2018

) *

Vedran Jugović Vedran Jugović (; born 10 September 1989) is a Croatian footballer, playing for NK Osijek in the Prva HNL. Club career Osijek Jugović started his career playing at youth level for Osijek, with whom he signed a professional contract in 200 ...

(2016–2018 Jeonnam Dragons) * Damir Šovšić (2017

) * Ivan Herceg (2018

); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Tomislav Kiš Tomislav Kiš (born 4 April 1994) is a Croatian football forward who plays for Bosnian club Zrinjski Mostar. Club career Kiš was the top scorer in the under-17s Prva HNL in the 2010–11 season, playing for Croatia Sesvete, with 27 goals in ...

(2020

)

Cyprus

Valentinos Sielis Valentinos Sielis ( el, Βαλεντίνος Σιέλης; born 1 March 1990) is a Cypriot professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Busan IPark. In 2014, he signed with AEL. Sielis is a Cypriot international and made his debut o ...

(2017–2019 Gangwon FC); also played in ''K League 2''

Czech Republic

* Petr Gottwald (1998 Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos) * Radek Divecký (2000 Jeonnam Dragons) * František Koubek (2000–2001

) * Petr Fousek (2001 Jeonnam Dragons) * Tomáš Janda (2001

) * Jan Kraus (2003 Daegu FC) * Roman Gibala (2003 Daegu FC)

Denmark

* Henrik Jørgensen (1996

) * Sebastian Grønning (2022

)

England

Dalian Atkinson Dalian Robert Atkinson (21 March 1968 – 15 August 2016) was an English professional footballer who played as a striker. During his club football career, he played in England for Ipswich Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and Manchester Ci ...

(2001 Daejeon Citizen, 2001

) *

Jamie Cureton Jamie Cureton (born 28 August 1975) is an English former professional footballer. A striker, he is currently player-manager at Enfield. He began his career at Norwich City in 1994, and after the club's relegation from the Premier League at the ...

(2003 Busan I'Cons) * Andy Cooke (2003–2004 Busan I'Cons) *

Chris Marsden Christopher Marsden (born 3 January 1969) is an English former association football, footballer who played in the English Football League, Football League and Premier League for Sheffield United F.C., Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town A.F.C., ...

(2004 Busan I'Cons) * Richard Offiong (2005 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Jordon Mutch Jordon James Edward Sydney Mutch (born 2 December 1991) is an English professional footballer who most recently played as a central midfielder for Australian A-League club Macarthur FC. Mutch joined Birmingham City in 2007 from Derby County's yo ...

(2019

)

Finland

Jukka Koskinen Jukka Koskinen is a Finnish musician, who is the bassist for the Finnish band Wintersun. He was also the bassist for Norther from 2000 until their disbandment in 2012, for Amberian Dawn from 2010 until 2013, for Cain's Offering from 2009 until ...

(1999

) *

Urho Nissilä Urho Nissilä (born 4 April 1996) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hungarian club Puskás Akadémia. Early life Nissilä was born in Kuopio to a Conservative Laestadian family. Nissilä and his six siblings we ...

(2022–present

)

France

* Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu (2008 Daejeon Citizen) ※ Dual citizen of France and Nigeria *

Kevin Hatchi Kevin Hatchi (born 6 August 1981) is a French footballer who most recently played for FC Edmonton in the North American Soccer League. Career France World Traveller On 4 March 2009 the midfielder left R.A.E.C. Mons to join FC Seoul, the Fre ...

(2009

) * Jonathan Nanizayamo (2017 Gangwon FC)

Georgia

* Valeri Qazaishvili (2021–present

)

Germany

Dietmar Schacht Dietmar "Didi" Schacht (born 28 September 1962) is a German association football, football coach and former player who most recently was in charge of SV Straelen.POSCO Atoms) *

Frank Lieberam Frank Lieberam (born 17 December 1962) is a German former football player and manager. Playing career Lieberam was born in Halberstadt, East Germany. He started his senior playing career at DDR-Oberliga side 1. FC Magdeburg in 1982. In 1985, h ...

(1992 Hyundai Horang-i) *

Paulo Rink Paulo Roberto Rink (born 21 February 1973) is a former footballer who played as a forward. Most commonly known for his time at Bayer Leverkusen, the Brazilian-born player earned 13 caps representing Germany. He retired in 2007. Club career Bor ...

(2004

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Germany'' and Brazil * Stanislav Iljutcenko (2019–2020

, 2021–2022

, 2022–present

) ※ Dual citizen of Germany and Russia *

Igor Jovanović Igor Jovanović (born 3 May 1989) is a Croatian footballer. Club career Prior to the 2013 season, Jovanović signed a contract with FF Jaro of the Finnish Veikkausliiga. In June 2014 he signed a contract with Polish club MKS Miedz Legnica, but ...

(2020

) ※ Dual citizen of Germany and Croatia

Hungary

* István Nyúl (1990 Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso) * László Pecha (1990–1991 POSCO Atoms) * Géza Mészöly (1990–1991 POSCO Atoms) * Lajos Zentai (1991

LG Cheetahs FC Seoul ( ko, FC 서울) is a South Korean professional Association football, football club based in Seoul that competes in the K League 1, the top flight of Football in South Korea, South Korean football. The club is owned by GS Sports, a subs ...

) *

Zoltán Aczél Zoltán Aczél (born 13 May 1967) is Hungarian football manager and a former player who played as a defender. He is the manager of III. Kerületi. His previous clubs include Hungarian football clubs such as Újpest FC, BFC Siófok, Vác-� ...

(1991

Daewoo Royals Busan IPark ( ko, 부산 아이파크) is a South Korean professional association football, football club based in Busan that competes in K League 2, the second tier of the Football in South Korea, South Korean football pyramid. Its current home gr ...

) * Attila Kámán (1994–1995

) *

József Somogyi József Somogyi (born 23 May 1968) is a Hungarian football player who has played at attacking midfielder. Club career His previous club is Győri ETO, Siófok, Csepel, MATÁV SC Sopron, Yukong Elephants in South Korea, Hapoel Kfar Saba in ...

(1994–1995 & 1996–1997 Yukong Elephants / Bucheon SK) *

Róbert Feczesin Róbert Feczesin (; born 22 February 1986) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a striker. He has played twelve times for Hungary scoring four goals, including one in a win against world champions Italy on 22 August 2007. He w ...

(2017 Jeonnam Dragons) * Márk Koszta (2022

) * Martin Ádám (2022–present

)

Italy

Diego Giaretta Diego da Silva Giaretta (born November 27, 1983), commonly known as Diego Giaretta, born in Cascavel is a Brazilian footballer, as centre-back or left-back for Cascavel. Career Plays in the Atlético Clube Goianiense. Career statistics :''(Cor ...

(2011 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Italy and Brazil * André Moritz (2015

) ※ Dual citizen of Italy and Brazil * Nicolao Dumitru (2021

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Italy'' and Romania

Latvia

Ēriks Pelcis Ēriks Pelcis (born 25 June 1978 in Latvia) is a former Latvian footballer, who last played for FK Jelgava. He also played for FC Seoul of the South Korean K-League K League (Hangul: K리그) is South Korea's professional football league. It ...

(1999–2000

)

Lithuania

Rolandas Karčemarskas Rolandas Karčemarskas (born 7 September 1980 in Latvia) is a former Lithuanian footballer, who last played for FK Jelgava. He also played for Bucheon SK of the South Korean K League. Club career He played for Jeju United of the South Kor ...

(2000–2002

)

Moldova

* Boris Tropaneț (1996

) * Alexandru Popovici (2001 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Ion Testemițanu (2001, 2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Montenegro

※ Includes players who joined in

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Serbia and Montenegro ( sr, Cрбија и Црна Гора, translit=Srbija i Crna Gora) was a country in Southeast Europe located in the Balkans that existed from 1992 to 2006, following the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yu ...

(1992–2003) and

Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro ( sr, Cрбија и Црна Гора, translit=Srbija i Crna Gora) was a country in Southeast Europe located in the Balkans that existed from 1992 to 2006, following the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yu ...

(2003–2006) period * Boro Janičić (1994–1995

) * Željko Bajčeta (1994

) * Saša Petrović (1996–1997 Jeonnam Dragons) * Aleksandar Vlahović (1997

) *

Dženan Radončić Dženan Radončić ( Cyrillic: Џенан Радончић; born 2 August 1983) is a Montenegrin retired footballer who played as a striker. Club career In June 2003, Radončić was transferred from Rudar Pljevlja to Partizan on a four-year co ...

(2004–2007 & 2008 Incheon United, 2009–2011 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2012–2013

) *

Dejan Damjanović Dejan Damjanović ( sr-cyrl, Дејан Дамјановић, ; born 27 July 1981), also known mononymously as Dejan, is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a forward for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee. He is regarded as ...

(2007 Incheon United, 2008–2013 & 2016–2017

, 2018–2019

, 2020 Daegu FC) * Bogdan Milić (2012

); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Ivan Vuković Ivan Vuković (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Иван Вуковић, born 9 February 1987) is a retired Montenegrin football forward who was last played for FK Iskra Danilovgrad. He is best known for his abilities as a striker but can also play as a su ...

(2013–2014 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC) * Stefan Nikolić (2014 Incheon United) *

Filip Kasalica Filip Kasalica ( sr-cyr, Филип Касалица; born 17 December 1988) is a Serbian footballer who plays for OFK Beograd. Although he most frequently plays as striker, he can be deployed in any position in the attack. Early life Being the ...

(2014–2015

) * Vladan Adžić (2016

, 2019

); also played in ''K League 2'' *

Stefan Mugoša Stefan Mugoša (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Стефан Мугоша; born 26 February 1992) is a Montenegrin professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football)#Striker, striker for Vissel Kobe in the J1 League ...

(2018–2022 Incheon United) * Dino Islamović (2022–present Gangwon FC) ※ Dual citizen of ''Montenegro'' and Sweden *

Balša Sekulić Balša Sekulić (born 10 June 1998) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a forward for Budućnost Podgorica. Club career On 18 June 2022, Sekulić joined K League 1 side Gangwon FC Gangwon FC (Hangul:강원 FC) is a South ...

(2022–present Gangwon FC) * Miloš Raičković (2022

)

Netherlands

* Rob Landsbergen (1984–1985 Hyundai Horang-i) * Sander Oostrom (1997–1998

) *

Kiki Musampa Kizito Musampa (born 20 July 1977) is a former professional association football, footballer who played as a winger (association football), left winger. Musampa had a journeyman career, taking in notable spells at AFC Ajax, FC Girondins de Borde ...

(2008

) ※ Dual citizen of ''the Netherlands'' and DR Congo *

Bas van den Brink Bas Van den Brink (born 11 September 1982) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played primarily as a centre back. Club career Early career Van den Brink played for Dutch clubs FC Utrecht, FC Emmen and Almere City FC before moving to A ...

(2011

) * Romeo Castelen (2016

) * Dave Bulthuis (2019–2021

, 2022–present

) *

Luc Castaignos Luc Castaignos (born 27 September 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for club 1. FC Magdeburg. Club career Early career The roots of Castaignos' family are located in the département of Landes, one hundred kil ...

(2019

); also played in ''K League 2''

North Macedonia

※ Known as Macedonia before 2019 * Saša Ilić (1995–1997 Daewoo Royals / Busan Daewoo Royals) *

Žanko Savov Žanko Savov ( mk, Жанко Савов; born 14 September 1965) is a Macedonian football coach and former striker. Playing career Born in Udovo,Jeonbuk Dinos / Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos) *

Goran Petreski Goran Petreski ( mk, Горан Петрески) (born 23 May 1972 in SFR Yugoslavia) is a football coach from North Macedonia. Playing career Club He played for Vardar Skopje, with whom he won his newly independent country's first three league ...

(2001–2004

) * Blaže Ilijoski (2006 Incheon United, 2010 Gangwon FC) *

Stevica Ristić Stevica "Stevo" Ristić ( mk, Стевица Ристиќ, ; born 23 May 1982) is a Republic of Macedonia, Macedonian-Serbs, Serbian retired football (soccer), football Striker (association football), striker who played for the Macedonia nationa ...

(2007–2008

, 2008–2009

, 2011–2013

, 2015–2016 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Slavčo Georgievski Slavčo Georgievski ( mk, Славчо Георгиевски; born 30 March 1980 in Skopje, SR Macedonia, SFRY) is a retired footballer from Macedonia, who last played for Inter Baku as a midfielder. Career Club Georgievski started his car ...

(2009

) *

Dragan Čadikovski Dragan Čadikovski (; born 13 January 1982) is a Serbian-born Macedonian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He also holds Slovenian citizenship. Club career After starting out at Kolubara, Čadikovski moved abroad to Slov ...

(2009–2010 Incheon United) * Dušan Savić (2010 Incheon United) * Krste Velkoski (2016 Incheon United)

Northern Ireland

Niall McGinn Niall McGinn (born 20 July 1987) is a Northern Irish professional footballer, who plays for Scottish Championship club Dundee. McGinn has also played for Dungannon Swifts, Derry City, Celtic, Brentford, Aberdeen (two spells) and South Korea ...

(2017

)

Norway

Jon Olav Hjelde Jon Olav Hjelde (born 30 July 1972) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Career Born in Levanger, Hjelde began his career at his local team Vuku, which competed in the Norwegian Third Division. He jo ...

(2003 Busan I'Cons) *

Bjørn Maars Johnsen Bjørn Maars Johnsen (born 6 November 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Georgian Erovnuli Liga club Torpedo Kutaisi and the Norway national team. Early life Born in New York City and raised in Norway to a Norwegian ...

(2020

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Norway'' and the United States

Poland

* Leszek Iwanicki (1989

) * Tadeusz Świątek (1989–1991

) * Witold Bendkowski (1990–1992

) *

Krzysztof Kasztelan Krzysztof Kasztelan (born 10 August 1961 in Łódź) is a Polish former footballer who played mainly as a forward. Kasztelan started his career as a trainee with Unia Skierniewice. In 1983, he made his Ekstraklasa debut, playing for ŁKS. He e ...

(1992

) *

Oskar Zawada Oskar Zawada (born 1 February 1996) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Dutch club RKC Waalwijk. Club career Zawada started his career at his local club, DKS Dobre Miasto. Later he moved to OKS 1945 Olsztyn. In 2012, ...

(2021

)

Portugal

* Rui Esteves (1997–1998

) * Edmilson (2002–2005

) ※ Dual citizen of Portugal and Brazil * Simao Costa (2001 Daejeon Citizen) * Pedro Filipe Franco (2005

) *

Ricardo Nascimento Ricardo Nuno Queirós Nascimento (born 19 April 1974) is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 102 matches and 11 goals over seven seasons, in representation of Boavista, Varz ...

(2005–2007

) * Ricardo Esteves (2010

) * Ricardo Barros (2017

) *

Gerso Fernandes Gerso Fernandes (born 23 February 1991), known as Gerso (), is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer who plays as a left winger for South Korean club Incheon United FC. Status: Married Club career Portugal Born in Bissau, Gerso moved to Port ...

(2021–present

) ※ Dual citizen of Portugal and Guinea-Bissau

Romania

Marcel Lăzăreanu Marcel Călin Lăzăreanu (born 21 March 1954) is a Romanian retired football player. He is the father of Filip Lăzăreanu, who is also a goalkeeper. Club career Lăzăreanu started his career at Universitatea Cluj in 1978, but he played for ...

(1990–1991 Ilhwa Chunma) *

Pavel Badea Pavel Badea (born 10 June 1967) is a Romanian retired footballer who played as a midfielder. He played professionally in Romania, Switzerland, South Korea and Japan. Playing career Badea began his professional football career with FC Universit ...

(1996–1998

) *

Constantin Barbu Constantin "Jean" Barbu (born 16 May 1971) is a Romanian retired professional association football, footballer who played mainly as an attacking midfielder. Club career Born in Galaţi, Galați County, Barbu started his professional career with ...

(1997

) * Cosmin Olăroiu (1997–2000

) * Mihai Drăguș (1998

) *

Cristian Dulca Cristian Alexandru Dulca (born 25 October 1972) is a Romanian professional football coach and former player, who is currently in charge of the Romania women's national team. Playing career As a player, Dulca represented CFR Cluj, Gloria Bistr ...

(1999

) * Iulian Arhire (1999

) *

Ion Ionuț Luțu Ion Ionuț Luțu (born 3 August 1975) is a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was compared to Gheorghe Hagi, being nicknamed "the Little Hagi" or "Hagi-Luțu". He was known for his fine dribbling and technique ...

(2000–2002

) *

Gabriel Popescu Gabriel Popescu may refer to: * Gabriel Popescu (footballer) (born 1973), Romanian footballer * Gabriel Popescu (scientist) (1971—2022), Romanian-American scientist See also * Gabriel–Popescu theorem In mathematics, the Gabriel–Popescu the ...

(2002–2004

) *

Adrian Mihalcea Adrian Dumitru Mihalcea (born 24 May 1976 in Slobozia) is a Romanian professional football manager and former player, currently in charge of Liga II club Gloria Buzău. Career Mihalcea spent many years playing with one of the top Romanian tea ...

(2005 Jeonnam Dragons) * Marian Aliuță (2005 Jeonnam Dragons) * Adrian Neaga (2005–2006 Jeonnam Dragons, 2006–2007 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) *

Ianis Zicu Ianis Alin Zicu (born 23 October 1983) is a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for teams such as Dinamo București, Farul Constanța, Rapid București, Politehnica Timișoara, CSKA Sofia or ASA Târgu Mureș, a ...

(2012

, 2012–2013 Gangwon FC) *

Sergiu Buș Sergiu Florin Buș (born 2 November 1992) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I club Chindia Târgoviște, on loan from CFR Cluj. Buș started out his career at CFR Cluj, and apart from his time with various te ...

(2021

)

Russia

* Sergey Agashkov (1992 POSCO Atoms) * Mikhail Nikolayevich Solovyov (1992 Ilhwa Chunma) * Almir Kayumov (1993

) * Yevgeny Zhirov (1994

) * Aleksei Sudarikov (1994

) * Aleksandr Podshivalov (1994–1997 Yukong Elephants / Bucheon SK) * Kirill Varaksin (1995

) * Yuri Shishkin (1995 Jeonnam Dragons) * Gennadi Styopushkin (1995–1996 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma, 1997

) * Aleksei Prudnikov (1995–1998 Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos) * Aleksey Shchigolev (1996 Bucheon Yukong) * Sergey Burdin (1996–1997

, 1999–2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Dmitri Karsakov (1996 Bucheon Yukong) * Valeri Shmarov (1996 Jeonnam Dragons) * Yevgeni Kuznetsov (1996 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Yuri Matveyev Yuri Aleksandrovich Matveyev (russian: Юрий Александрович Матвеев; born 8 June 1967) is a Russian association football coach and a former player. International career Matveyev made his debut for Russia in a friendly agai ...

(1996–1997

) * Boris Vostrosablin (1997–1998

) *

Denis Laktionov Denis Vladimirovich Laktionov (russian: Денис Владимирович Лактионов; born 4 September 1977) is a Russian football coach and a former player. He is the caretaker manager of Cypriot club Akritas Chlorakas. He became a ...

(1996–2002

, 2003–2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2005

, 2006–2007

, 2012–2013 Gangwon FC) * Oleg Yeryomin (1997

) * Oleg Elyshev (1997–1999

) *

Andrei Solomatin Andrei Yuryevich Solomatin (russian: Андрей Юрьевич Соломатин; born 9 September 1975) is a Russian football manager and a former player.In August 2023, Solomatin announced that he is joining Russian Military Forces as a vo ...

(2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Serbia

※ Includes players who played during the

(1992–2003) and

(2003–2006) period *

Nebojša Vučićević Nebojša "Uške" Vučićević (; 29 June 1962 – 11 March 2022) was a Serbian football manager and player. Club career Vučićević started out at OFK Beograd, before transferring to Partizan in 1984. He spent the following five seasons with t ...

(1991–1993

) * Rade Bogdanović (1992–1996 Pohang Atoms) * Zoran Kuntić (1993 POSCO Atoms) * Zoran Vukčević (1993 Hyundai Horang-i) * Goran Jevtić (1993–1995 Hyundai Horang-i) * Aleksandar Jozević (1993

) * Đorđe Vasić (1994 Ilhwa Chunma) *

Nebojša Maksimović Nebojša Maksimović (; born 10 December 1965) is a Serbian football manager and former player. Playing career Maksimović played for Red Star Belgrade during the 1993–94 First League of FR Yugoslavia, before transferring abroad to South Korean ...

(1994 Ilhwa Chunma) *

Željko Simović Željko Simović (; born 2 February 1967) is a Serbian former Association football, football manager and player. Playing career Simović joined FK Napredak Kruševac, Napredak Kruševac from FK BSK Batajnica, BSK Batajnica in 1986, making three a ...

(1994

) *

Jovan Šarčević Jovan Šarčević (Serbian Cyrillic: Јован Шарчевић; January 7, 1966 – November 26, 2015) was a Serbian football player. He died on November 26, 2015, in Kuwait City. Club career Šarčević started his career with Proleter Zre ...

(1994–1995

) *

Boško Minić Boško Minić (born 24 October 1966) is a former Serbian footballer who played as a striker. Club career He played for Jeonnam Dragons of the South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, con ...

(1995 Jeonnam Dragons) *

Saša Drakulić Saša Drakulić (Serbian Cyrillic: Саша Дракулић; born 28 August 1972) is a retired Serbian footballer. The striker went to South Korea in 1995 and during his nine seasons in the K League made a name for himself as one of the most su ...

(1995–1998

, 1998–2000

, 2001–2003 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) *

Ljubiša Ranković Ljubiša Ranković (; born 10 December 1973) is a Serbian former footballer who played as a midfielder. Playing career After playing for Rad in the First League of FR Yugoslavia over one and a half seasons, Ranković was transferred abroad to S ...

(1995–1996 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma) * Nenad Nonković (1995–1996 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma) *

Branko Božović Branko Božović (; born 21 October 1969) is a Serbian football manager and former player. Club career Božović started out with Borac Čačak and played in the Yugoslav Second League for two seasons ( 1988–89 and 1990–91). He subsequently ...

(1996

) * Dražen Podunavac (1996

) * Zoran Đurišić (1996

) *

Radivoje Manić Radivoje Manić (Serbian Cyrillic: Радивоје Манић; born 16 January 1972) is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Club career After impressing at Radnički Niš, Manić moved to South Korea and joined ...

(1996–1997 & 1999–2002 Busan Dawoo Royals / Busan I'Cons, 2004–2005 Incheon United) *

Radmilo Mihajlović Radmilo Mihajlović ( sr-cyr, Радмило Михајловић; born 19 November 1964) is a Bosnian retired footballer and Yugoslavia national football team player. Club career Early career He started playing football at FK Sutjeska Foča a ...

(1997

) * Rahim Beširović (1998–1999

) * Zoran Novaković (1998–1999

) * Branko Radovanović (1999

) * Mirko Jovanović (1999–2000

) * Zoran Milošević (1999–2001

) * Zoran Urumov (1999–2003 Busan I'Cons, 2003–2004

) * Nemanja Dančetović (2000

) * Zoltan Sabo (2000–2002

) * Dragan Stojisavljević (2000–2001 & 2003–2004 Anyang LG Cheetahs / FC Seoul, 2004 Incheon United) * Miodrag Vasiljević (2001 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Dušan Šimić (2003 Busan I'Cons) * Đorđe Tomić (2004 Incheon United) * Miodrag Anđelković (2004 Incheon United) * Dragan Mladenović (footballer), Dragan Mladenović (2006–2009 Incheon United) * Ivan Perić (2007

) * Željko Kalajdžić (2007 Incheon United) * Aleksandar Petrović (footballer born 1983), Aleksandar Petrović (2008–2009

, 2009 Jeonnam Dragons) * Borko Veselinović (2008–2009 Incheon United) * Lazar Popović (2009 Daegu FC) * Stevan Račić (2009 Daejeon Citizen) * Ognjen Koroman (2009–2010 Incheon United) * Vladimir Jovančić (2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Zoran Rendulić (2012

) * Miloš Bosančić (2013–2014

) * Sreten Sretenović (2013–2014

) * Milan Bubalo (2013

) * Nikola Komazec (2014

) * Miloš Stojanović (footballer, born 1984), Miloš Stojanović (2014

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Lazar Veselinović (2015–2016

) * Dalibor Veselinović (2017 Incheon United) * Uroš Đerić (2018–2019 Gangwon FC, 2019

, 2021

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Bojan Matić (2018

) * Aleksandar Pešić (2019–2020

) * Aleksandar Paločević (2019–2020

, 2021–present

) * Vladimir Silađi (2021 Gangwon FC) * Fejsal Mulić (2021–2022

)

Slovenia

* Sebastjan Cimirotič (2005 Incheon United)

Spain

* Fabián Caballero (2007 Daejeon Citizen) ※ Dual citizen of Spain and Argentina * Osmar (footballer, born 1988), Osmar (2014–2017 & 2019–present

) * Urko Vera (2015

) * Jaime Gavilán (2016

); also played in ''K League 2''

Sweden

* Marcus Nilsson (footballer), Marcus Nilsson (2017

) * Jonathan Ring (2022–present

) * Kevin Höög Jansson (2022–present Gangwon FC) * Darijan Bojanić (2023–present

)

Switzerland

* Danijel Subotić (2017

)

Turkey

* Seyit Cem Ünsal (1997–1998

) * Mustafa Gönden (2002–2003

) * Rahim Zafer (2003 Daegu FC) * Alpay Özalan (2004 Incheon United) * Ceyhun Eriş (2008

)

Ukraine

* Andriy Sydelnykov (1995–1996 Jeonnam Dragons) * Volodymyr Mykolayovych Savchenko, Volodymyr Savchenko (1996

) * Serhiy Skachenko (1996–1997

, 1997 Jeonnam Dragons) * Serhiy Konovalov (1996–1998

) * Artem Yashkin (2004

) * Borys Tashchy (2021

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Ukraine'' and Bulgaria

North America, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF)

Canada

* Doneil Henry (2020–2021

)

Costa Rica

* Jeaustin Campos (1995–1996 FC Seoul, LG Cheetahs / Anyang LG Cheetahs) * Elias Aguilar (2018 Incheon United, 2019

, 2020–present Incheon United); also played in ''K League 2'' * Marco Ureña (2020

)

Martinique

* Mathias Coureur (2019

) ※ Dual citizen of ''Martinique'' and France

United States

* Jeff Yoo (2000

, 2001

) * Mix Diskerud (2018–2019

) ※ Dual citizen of ''United States'' and Norway

South America (CONMEBOL)

Argentina

* Rubén Bernuncio (1993–1994

) * Hugo Smaldone (1993

) * Walter Perazzo (1994

) * Rubén Dario Rossi, Ruben Rossi (1994

) * Leonardo Torres (2001

) * Javier Martín Musa, Javier Musa (2004–2005

, 2005

) * Lucio Filomeno (2005

) * Lucas Basualdo (2010 Daegu FC) * Victor Isaac Acosta, Victor Isaac (2010 Daegu FC) * Miguel Sebastián Garcia, Pitu Garcia (2016–2017

) * Enzo Maidana (2017 Incheon United)

Bolivia

* Juan Carlos Arce, Juan Arce (2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Brazil

* Jose Roberto Alves (1983 Pohang Steelers, POSCO Dolphins) ※ First foreign player * Sergio Luis Cogo (1983 Pohang Steelers, POSCO Dolphins) ※ First foreign player * Julio César Guterres (1984 Pohang Steelers, POSCO Dolphins) * Luis ? (1984 Pohang Steelers, POSCO Dolphins) * Wilsinho (footballer, born 1956), Wilsinho (1984 Pohang Steelers, POSCO Dolphins) * Zézé Gomes (1984 Pohang Steelers, POSCO Dolphins) * Flávio Almeida (1985 POSCO Atoms) * Paulinho Criciúma, Paulo Roberto Rocha (1985–1986 POSCO Atoms) * Perivaldo Dantas (1987

) * Ronaldo Marques Sereno, Ronaldo (1994 Hyundai Horang-i) * José Sebastião Pires Neto, Pires (1994 Hyundai Horang-i) * Ricardo da Silva Costa (1994 POSCO Atoms) * Silvan Lopes Lichtenecker, Silvan Lopes (1994–1995 Pohang Atoms) * Maurício de Oliveira Anastácio, Maurício (1994–1995

) * Marcos Lueders Severo (1995 Hyundai Horang-i) * Alaor Palacio Júnior (1996

) * Cleomir Maia dos Santos, Cleomir (1997 Jeonnam Dragons) * Maciel Luiz Franco (1997–2003 Jeonnam Dragons) * José Adao Fonseca (1998 Jeonnam Dragons) * Marcelo Sander Lima da Souza, Marcelo Sander (1998

) * Rodrigo José Carbone, Carbone (1999 Jeonnam Dragons) * Rémerson dos Santos (1999–2000

) * Cezinha (1999–2002 Jeonnam Dragons) * :pt:Rogerio Prateat, Rogerio Prateat (1999–2002

, 2003 Daegu FC) * Roberto da Silva Dimas, Dimas (2000 Jeonnam Dragons) * Josimar de Carvalho Ferreira, Josimar (2000

) * Joílson Rodrigues da Silva, Joílson (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Marcelo da Silva Santos, Silva (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * André (footballer, born 1972), André (2000–2002

) * Ricardo Campos da Costa, Ricardo Campos (2000–2004 Anyang LG Cheetahs / FC Seoul, 2005–2006 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2006

) * Sandro Cardoso dos Santos, Sandro Cardoso (2000–2002, 2005–2006

, 2006–2007 Jeonnam Dragons) * Ricardo Resende Silva, Boiadeiro (2001

) * Ricardo Silva ? (2001

) * Claudio Celio Cunha Defensor (2001

) * João Paulo da Silva Neto, Rincon (2001

) * Sérgio Ricardo dos Santos Vieira, Sérgio (2001

) * Renato Olegario De Almeida (2001 Busan I'Cons) * Arinélson Freire Nunes (2001

, 2002

) * Marcos Antônio da Silva, Marcos (2001–2002

) * Marcos Paulo Paulini (2001–2002

) * Iván Ricardo Alves de Oliveira, Iván (2001–2002 Jeonnam Dragons) * Cléber Arildo da Silva, Cléber (2001–2003

) * Dilmar dos Santos Machado, Tico (2001–2003 Jeonnam Dragons) * Júlio César Gouveia Vieira, Julinho Vieira (2001–2002

, 2003–2004 Jeonnam Dragons) * Irineu Ricardo (2001–2004) Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2004–2007 Jeju United FC, Bucheon SK / Jeju United FC * Sebastião Pereira do Nascimento, Didi (2002 Busan I'Cons) * Jorginho (footballer, born 1975), Jorginho (2002

) * Kuki (footballer, born 1971), Kuki (2002

) * Léomar Leiria (2002

) * Marcos Denner, Marco (2002

) * :pt:Alcir de Oliveira Fonseca, Alcir (2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Paulo César da Silva (footballer, born 1976), Paulo César (2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Antônio Marcos Da Silva, Silva (2002 Jeonnam Dragons) * Tuta (footballer), Tuta (2002

, 2003

) * Edmilson Alves (2002–2003

) * Alison Barros Moraes (2002–2003

, 2003–2005 Daejeon Citizen) * Raphael Botti (2002–2006

) * Agnaldo Cordeiro Pereira (2003

) * Alex Chandre de Oliveira, Alex Oliveira (2003 Daejeon Citizen) * Balão Júnior Cavalcante Da Costa, Balão (2003

) * Carlos Eduardo Castro da Silva, Carlos (2003

) * Cassiano Mendes da Rocha, Cassiano (2003

) * Edinaldo Batista Libano, Grafite (2003

) * Alex José De Paula, José (2003

) * Lucenilde Pereira da Silva, Lúcio (2003

) * Luís Mário Miranda da Silva, Luís Mário (2003

) * Magno Alves (2003

) * Michel Neves Dias (2003 Jeonnam Dragons) * Rodrigo Fernandes Valete (2003

) * Victor Rodrigues da Silva, Victor (2003

) * Dodô (footballer, born 1974), Dodô (2003–2004

) * Rodrigo Marcos Marques Da Silva, Rodrigo (2003–2004 Daejeon Citizen) * José Sátiro do Nascimento, Indio (2003

, 2003–2005 Daegu FC) * Itamar Batista Da Silva, Itamar (2003–2004 Jeonnam Dragons, 2005

, 2005–2006

, 2006–2007 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Nádson Rodrigues de Souza, Nadson (2003–2005, 2007

) * Rogério Pinheiro, Santos (2003–2005

, 2006–2008

) * Eninho (2003

, 2007–2008 Daegu FC, 2009–2013 & 2015

) * Adhemar (footballer, born 1972), Adhemar (2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Adriano Magrão (2004 Busan I'Cons) * Allan Rodrigo Aal (2004 Daejeon Citizen) * Antônio Caio da Silva Souza, Caio (2004 Jeonnam Dragons) * Cristiano Ávalos (2004

) * Daniel Mendes (footballer, born 1981), Daniel Mendes (2004

) * Danilo da Cruz Oliveira, Danilo (2004 Daegu FC) * Edu Sales (2004

) * Flamarion Petriv De Abreu, Flamarion (2004 Daejeon Citizen) * Celso Sas Neves (2004 Busan I'Cons) * Eric Freire Gomes, Gaúcho (2004 Busan I'Cons) * José Fernando Fumagalli (2004

) * Marcel Augusto Ortolan, Marcel (2004, 2011

) * Marcelo Macedo Ferreira, Marcelo (2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Marcelo Tomé De Souza, Marcelo Souza (2004

) * Renaldo Lopes da Cruz, Renaldo (2004

) * Rinaldo Santana dos Santos, Rinaldo Santana (2004

) * Paulo Marcel Pereira Merabet, Roma (2004

) * Mário Sérgio Aumarante Santana, Mário Sérgio (2004

) * :pt:Tiago Cipreste Pereira, Tiago Cipreste Pereira (2004 Daejeon Citizen) * Francisco de Assis Clarentino Valentim, Valentim (2004

) * José Carlos Santos da Silva, Zé Carlos (2004

) * Henrique Dias de Carvalho, Henrique (2004–2005 Daejeon Citizen) * Jefferson Feijão (2004 Daegu FC, 2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * :pt:André Gomes (futebolista brasileiro), Luís André Gomes (2004

, 2005

) * Nonato (footballer, born 1979), Nonato (2004 Daegu FC, 2005

) * Petrony Santiago Barros (2004–2005 Daegu FC) * William Júnior Salles de Lima Souza, William Souza (2004

, 2007

) * André Luiz Tavares (2004–2007

) * Luciano Valente de Deus, Luciano Valente (2004 Daejeon Citizen, 2005

, 2006

, 2007

) * Eduardo Francisco de Silva Neto, Dudu (2004–2006 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2006–2007

, 2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * José Carlos Ferreira Filho, Zé Carlos (2004–2005

, 2006–2008

) * João Soares da Mota Neto, Mota (2004 Jeonnam Dragons, 2005–2009 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2010–2011

) * Agostinho Petronilo De Oliveira Filho, Agos (2005

) * Paulo César de Souza, César (2005

) * Valdenir da Silva Vitalino, Da Silva (2005

) * Fábio Júnior dos Santos, Fábio Junior (2005 Jeonnam Dragons) * Fábio Pereira da Silva (footballer born, 1982), Fábio Pereira (2005 Jeonnam Dragons) * Fabrício Silva Cabral, Fabrício (2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Jorge Luiz Barbieri (2005

) * Luciano Ratinho (2005 Daejeon Citizen) * Marlon Augusto Brandão (2005 Daegu FC) * Silva ? (2005 Daegu FC) * Herivelto Da Silva Moreira, Moreira (2005

) * Neto Baiano (2005

) * Reinaldo de Souza (2005

) * Ricardo Villar (Brazilian footballer), Ricardo Villar (2005 Jeonnam Dragons) * Sérgio Guimarães da Silva Júnior, Sérgio Júnior (2005

) * Thiago Gentil (2005 Daegu FC) * Wellington Gonçalves Amorim (2005

) * Cleonésio Carlos da Silva, Da Silva (2005

, 2005

, 2006

) * Marco Antônio (footballer born 1978), Marco Antônio (2005–2006

) * Leandro Costa Miranda, Leandrão (2005 Daejeon Citizen, 2006

, 2007 Jeonnam Dragons) * Leandro Machado (footballer, born 1976), Leandro Machado (2005–2007

) * Adilson Ferreira de Souza, Popo (2005–2006

, 2007

) * Selmir dos Santos Bezerra, Selmir (2005–2006 Incheon United, 2006 Jeonnam Dragons, 2007 Daegu FC, 2008 Daejeon Citizen) * Sandro Hiroshi (2005 Daegu FC, 2006–2008 Jeonnam Dragons, 2009

) * Carlos Esteban Frontini, Carlos Frontini (2006–2007

) ※ Dual citizen of Brazil and Argentina * Gefferson da Silva Goulart, Gefferson Goulart (2006

) * Ednet Luís De Oliveira, Dinei (2006 Daegu FC) * Edu (footballer, born January 1983), Edu (2006 Daejeon Citizen) * Eduardo Marques de Jesus Passos, Eduardo Marques (2006 Daegu FC) * Gabriel Lima (footballer, born 1978), Gabriel Lima (2006 Daegu FC) * Jefferson Gama Rodrigues (2006 Daegu FC) * Luciano Henrique de Gouveia, Luciano Henrique (2006

) * Marco Aurélio Wagner Pereira, Marco (2006

) * Regis Fernandes Silva, Regis Pitbull (2006 Daejeon Citizen) * Robson Souza dos Santos, Robson Souza (2006 Daejeon Citizen) * Elpídio Pereira da Silva Filho, Silva (2006

) * Wanderson de Paula Sabino, Somália (2006

) * Vinícius Conceição da Silva, Vinícius (2006

) * Denílson Martins Nascimento, Denilson (2006–2007 Daejeon Citizen, 2008–2009

) * Adriano Chuva (2006, 2007 Daejeon Citizen, 2008–2010 Jeonnam Dragons, 2011

, 2012

) * Adilson dos Santos (2006–2013

) * Alexsandro Marques De Oliveira, Alex Oliveira (2007

) * Everaldo de Jesus Pereira, Cabore (2007

) * Jociel Ferreira da Silva, Ciel (2007

) * Cléber Schwenck Tiene (2007

) * Luís Fernando Acuna Egidio, Fernando (2007

) * Luiz Fernando Pereira da Silva, Fernando (2007 Daejeon Citizen) * Jonhes Elias Pinto dos Santos, Jonhes (2007

) * Mauricio Fernandes (2007

) * José Ricardo dos Santos Oliveira, Ricardinho (2007–2008

) * Victor Simões (2007–2008 Jeonnam Dragons) * Cristiano Pereira de Souza, Brasília (2007 Daejeon Citizen, 2008

, 2009

) * Eduardo Gonçalves de Oliveira, Edu (2007–2009

, 2015 & 2016–2017

) * Luis Carlos Fernandes, Luizinho (2007 Daegu FC, 2008–2009

, 2011 Incheon United) * Almir Lopes de Luna, Almir (2007 & 2008–2009

, 2010

, 2011 Incheon United) * Alexsandro Ribeiro da Silva, Alexsandro (2008 Daegu FC) * Clodoaldo Paulino de Lima, Clodoaldo (2008

) * Edson Araújo da Silva, Edson Araújo (2008 Daejeon Citizen) * Fabiano Ferreira Gadelha, Fabiano Gadelha (2008

) * Geovane (footballer, born 1985), Geovane (2008 Daegu FC) * Jorge Santos Silva, Jou Silva (2008 Daegu FC) * Josiesley Ferreira Rosa (2008

) * Leandro Bernardi Silva (2008 Daegu FC) * Rafael Sobreira da Costa, Paty (2008

) * Christiano Florencio da Silva, Pedrão (2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Erison Carlos dos Santos Silva, Pingo (2008

) * Reinaldo (footballer, born 1984) (disambiguation), Reinaldo Mineiro (2008

) * Renato Netson Benatti (2008 Jeonnam Dragons) * José Augusto Freitas Sousa, Sousa (2008

) * Ednilton Souza de Brito, Souza (2008

) * Waldir Lucas Pereira (2008

) * Walter Minhoca (2008 Daejeon Citizen) * Wellington da Silva de Souza, Wellington Silva (2008

) * José Almir Barros Neto, Almir (2008

, 2014

); also played in ''K League 2'' * João Paulo Fabio, Di Fabio (2008–2009

) * Paulinho Guará (2008–2009

) * Rômulo Marques Macedo (2008

, 2009–2010

) * Antônio Rogério Silva Oliveira, Índio (2008–2009

, 2010–2011 Jeonnam Dragons) * Luiz Henrique da Silva Alves, Luiz Henrique (2008

, 2008–2012 & 2015–2016

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Anderson Ricardo dos Santos, Anderson (2009

) * Bruno Cazarine Constantino, Bruno Cazarine (2009

) * Claudio Wanderley Sarmento Neto, Dinho (2009

) * Fabio Luis (2009

) * Gilvan Gomes Vieira (2009

) * Jorge Luiz Alves Justino, Jorge Luiz (2009

) * Jóbson Leandro Pereira de Oliveira, Jóbson (2009

) * Marcelo de Paula Pinheiro, Marcelo Pinheiro (2009

) * Ricardo Weslei De Campelo, Ricardo (2009

) * Ricardo Mion Varella Costa, Ricardo Costa (2009 Daejeon Citizen) * Rogério dos Santos Conceição, Rogério (2009

) * Tiago Jorge Honório (2009

) * Vaguinho (2009

) * Valdeir da Silva Santos (2009 Daegu FC) * Wesley Barbosa De Morais, Wesley (2009 Jeonnam Dragons, 2013 Gangwon FC) * Alexandre Garcia Ribeiro, Alexandre (2009–2010 Daejeon Citizen) * Herlison Caion de Sousa Ferreira, Caion (2009–2010 Gangwon FC, 2018 Daegu FC) * Fabrício Eduardo Souza, Fabricio Souza (2009–2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Leopoldo Roberto Markovsky, Léo (2009–2010 Daegu FC) * Válber Mendes Ferreira (2009–2010 Daejeon Citizen) * Alexandre Zacarias dos Santos, Zacarias (2010 Daejeon Citizen) * Natanael de Souza Santos Junior, Santos (2010–2012

, 2013–2017

) * Alexsandro da Silva Batista, Alexsandro (2010

) * Andrade Antunes Anderson, Anderson (2010 Daegu FC) * Bruno Cesar Correa, Bruno (2010 Incheon United) * Camilo Sanvezzo, Camilo (2010

) * Danilo Montecino Neco, Danilo Neco (2010

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Fábio Rogério Correa Lopes, Fábio (2010 Daejeon Citizen) * Eraldo Anicio Gomes, Gomes (2010

) * Anselmo Vendrechovski Junior, Juninho (2010

) * Léo Mineiro (2010

, 2017 Daegu FC); also played in ''K League 2'' * Marcelo Brás Ferreira da Silva, Marcelo Brás (2010

) * Marcio de Souza Gregório Júnior, Marcinho (2010

) * Márcio Diogo (2010

) * Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira, Reinaldo (2010

) * Renato Medeiros (2010 Gangwon FC) * :pt:Carlos Eduardo Alves Albina, Zulu (2010

) * Felipe Azevedo dos Santos, Felipe Azevedo (2010–2011

) * Lúcio Teófilo da Silva, Lúcio (2010–2011

, 2011

); also played in ''K League 2'' * José Roberto Rodrigues Mota, Jose Mota (2010

, 2012

) * João Maria Lima do Nascimento (2010

) * Bergson da Silva, Bergson (2011

, 2015

) * Alessandro Padovani Celin, Celin (2011

) * Diego Oliveira De Queiroz, Diego Oliveira (2011

) * Fábio Júnior Nascimento Santana, Fábio Bahia (2011 Incheon United) * Felipinho (footballer, born 1992), Felipinho (2011

) * Jean Carlos Dondé, Jean Carlos (2011 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Junio César Arcanjo, Juninho (2011 Daegu FC) * Magnum Rafael Farias Tavares, Magnum (2011

) * Andrew Erick Feitosa, Monato (2011

) * Tássio Maia dos Santos, Tássio (2011

) * Thiago Quirino (2011 Daegu FC) * Vinicius (2011

) * Vinícius Lopes (footballer, born 1988), Vinícius Lopes (2011

) * Qerino da Silva Wagner, Wagner (2011 Daejeon Citizen); also played in ''K League 2'' * Wando da Costa Silva, Wando (2011

) * Wésley Brasilia (2011 Daejeon Citizen) * Héverton Durães Coutinho Alves, Héverton (2011–2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Eder Luís de Carvalho, Éder Baiano (2011–2012

) * Éverton Santos (2011–2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2014–2015

, 2015

) * Jair Eduardo Britto da Silva, Jair (2011–2012

, 2016–2017 Jeonnam Dragons) * Matheus Humberto Maximiano, Matheus (2011–2012 Daegu FC); also played in ''K League 2'' * Ronieli Gomes dos Santos, Roni (2011–2012

) * José Fágner Silva da Luz, Fagner (2011–2014

) * João Paulo da Silva Araújo, João Paulo (2011–2012

, 2013 Daejeon Citizen, 2014 Incheon United) * Elionar Bombinha (2011 Incheon United) * Weslley Smith Alves Feitosa, Weslley (2011 Jeonnam Dragons, 2012 Gangwon FC, 2013 Jeonnam Dragons, 2015

, 2017 Incheon United) * Alex Barboza de Azevedo Terra, Alex Terra (2012 Daejeon Citizen) * Dinélson dos Santos Lima, Dinélson (2012 Daegu FC) * Alessandro Lopes Pereira, Alessandro Lopes (2012 Daejeon Citizen); also played in ''K League 2'' * Éverton Cardoso da Silva, Éverton (2012

) * Henan Faria da Silveira, Henan Silveira (2012 Jeonnam Dragons, 2016

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Olivio da Rosa, Ivo (2012, 2014 Incheon United) * Jael Ferreira (2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Leonardo Ferreira, Leozinho (2012 Daejeon Citizen) * Lúcio Flávio da Silva Oliva, Lúcio Flávio (2012 Jeonnam Dragons, 2013 Daejeon Citizen) * Ferdinando Leda, Nando (2012 Incheon United) * Paulo Jose da Silva Cortez, Paulo (2012 Jeonnam Dragons) * Paulo Roberto Morais Júnior, Paulo (2012 Incheon United) * Renan Agustinho Marques, Renan Marques (2012

) * Robert de Pinho de Souza, Robert (2012

) * Alexandre Capelin Silva, Silva (2012 Jeonnam Dragons) * George Leandro Abreu de Lima, Leandrinho (2012 & 2013 Daegu FC, 2014–2015 Jeonnam Dragons) * Caíque Silva Rocha, Caíque (2012

, 2013–2014

) * Leonardo Rodriguez Pereira, Leonardo (2012–2016

) * Luis Carlos dos Santos Martins, Maranhão (2012

, 2013

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Rafael dos Santos de Oliveira, Rafinha (2012–2014

) * Adriano Pardal (2013 Daegu FC) * José Fábio Santos de Oliveira, Fábio Santos (2013 Daegu FC) * Rodrigo Pimpão (2013

) * Waldison Rodrigues de Souza, Waldison (2013

) * Diogo da Silva Farias, Diogo (2013 Incheon United, 2014 Incheon United) * Edcarlos (2013 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Maxsuel Rodrigo Lino, Marcinho (2013 Jeonnam Dragons) * Pedro Júnior (2013

) * Roberto César Zardim Rodrigues, Roberto César (2013

) * Rodrigo Leandro da Costa, Rodrigo (2013

) * Rodrigo Batista da Cruz, Rodriguinho (2013

) * Sandro da Silva Mendonça, Sandro (2013 Daegu FC) * Thiago Elias do Nascimento Silva, Thiago (2013 Incheon United) * Thiago Jefferson da Silva, Thiago (2013

) * William Fernando da Silva, William (2013

) * Rafael Costa (footballer, born 1987), Rafael Costa (2014

) * Marcos Aurélio de Oliveira Lima, Marcos Aurélio (2014

) * Kaio Felipe Gonçalves, Kaio (2014

, 2015

) * Caique Ferreira da Silva Leite, Valdivia (2014

) * Nilson Ricardo da Silva Júnior, Nilson (2014–2015

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Roger Rodrigues da Silva, Roger (2014

) * Reiner Ferreira Correa Gomes, Reiner Ferreira (2014

) * Tartá (2014–2015

) * Wander Luiz Bitencourt Junior, Wander Luiz (2014

) * Vinícius Reche (2014

) * Jacio Marcos de Jesus, Jacio (2014

) * Luiz Carlos Marques Lima, Thiago Alagoano (2014

) * Carlos Adriano de Sousa Cruz, Adriano (2015 Daejeon Citizen, 2015–2016 & 2020

, 2018–2019

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Fábio Neves Florentino, Fábio Neves (2015–2016

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Wanderson Carvalho de Oliveira, Wanderson Carvalho (2015 Daejeon Citizen, 2016

, 2017

, 2018 Jeonnam Dragons, 2019 & 2022–present

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Tiago Alves (footballer, born 1993), Tiago Alves (2015

, 2016

, 2018–2019

) * Ricardo Lopes Pereira, Ricardo Lopes (2015

, 2016–2019

) * Fernando Karanga (2015

) * Léo Itaperuna (2015

) * Ricardo Bueno (2015

) * Jorge de Moura Xavier, Jorginho (2015

) * Lucas Douglas Pajeu de Sousa, Lucas Pajeu (2015

) * Gilberto Fortunato (2015

) * Bill (footballer, born 1984), Bill (2015

) * Ricardo Alves Pereira, Ricardinho (2015 Daejeon Citizen) * Jefferson Gomes de Oliveira, Sassá (2015 Daejeon Citizen) * Bernardo Vieira de Souza (2016

) * Marcelo Toscano (2016–2017

) * Johnathan Aparecido da Silva, Johnathan (2016–2017

, 2021

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Célio Ferreira dos Santos, Célio Santos (2016

) * Lulinha (2016–2017

) * Muralha (2016–2017

) * Mauro Job Pontes Júnior, Maurinho (2016 Jeonnam Dragons, 2017

) * Gerson (footballer, born 1992), Gerson (2017 Gangwon FC) * Marcelino Júnior Lopes Arruda, Mazola (2017

) * Diego Maurício (2017–2018 Gangwon FC); also played in ''K League 2'' * Magno Cruz (2017–2019

) * Wanderson de Macedo Costa, Wanderson (2017

, 2018 Jeonnam Dragons); also played in ''K League 2'' * Cesinha (footballer, born 1989), Cesinha (2017–present Daegu FC); also played in ''K League 2'' * Júnior Negrão (2017 Daegu FC, 2018–2020

) * Evandro Silva do Nascimento, Evandro Paulista (2017 Daegu FC, 2018

) * Mailson Francisco de Farías, Mailson (2017

) * Anderson Lopes (2018

) * Alemão (footballer, born 1986), Alemão (2018

) * Getterson (2018

) * Negueba (2018–2019

, 2021–present Incheon United); also played in ''K League 2'' * Tiago Marques Rezende (2018–2019

) * Cristovam Roberto Ribeiro da Silva, Cristovam (2018

) * Jean Carlos (footballer, born 1993), Jean Carlos (2018 Daegu FC) * José Roberto Assunção de Araújo Filho, Zé Roberto (2018 Daegu FC) * Marcos Vinicius Amaral Alves, Marcão (2018

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Wagner da Silva Souza, Waguininho (2018–2019

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Edgar Bruno da Silva, Edgar (2018–2022 Daegu FC) * Éder (2019

); also played in ''K League 2'' ※ Dual citizen of Brazil and Palestine * Dário Frederico da Silva, Dário (2019 Daegu FC) * David da Silva (2019

) * Rildo de Andrade Felicissimo, Rildo (2019 Daegu FC) * Osman Júnior (2019

) * Rômulo José Pacheco da Silva, Rômulo (2020

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Felipe (footballer, born 1992), Felipe (2020–2021

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Willyan da Silva Barbosa, Willyan (2020

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Gustavo Vintecinco (2020

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Murilo Henrique Pereira Rocha, Murilo (2020

, 2021–present

) * Jonatan Ferreira Reis (2020

) * Gustavo Henrique da Silva Sousa, Gustavo (2020–present

) * Gustavo Custódio dos Santos, Gustavo (2020 Incheon United) * Victor Andrade (2021

) * Isnairo Reis Silva Morais, Reis (2021

); also played in ''K League 2'' * Gabriel Barbosa (footballer, born 1999), Gabriel Barbosa (2021

) * Barros Tardeli (2021

) * Bruno Lamas (2021–2022 Daegu FC); also played in ''K League 2'' * Ricardo Silva (footballer, born 1992), Ricardo Silva (2022

) * Zeca (footballer, born 1997), Zeca (2022–present Daegu FC) * Léo Souza (2022–present

) * Daniel Penha (2022–present Daegu FC) * Hernandes Rodrigues (2022–present Incheon United); also played in ''K League 2'' * Jefferson Galego (2022–present Gangwon FC)

Chile

* José Luis Villanueva, Jose Villanueva (2007

) * Hugo Droguett (2012

, 2014

)

Colombia

* Harry German Castillo Vallejo, Harry Castillo (2000

, 2000–2003 Busan I'Cons, 2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2006

) * Tommy Mosquera (2003 Busan I'Cons) * Milton Rodríguez (2005–2006

) * Mauricio Molina (2009–2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2011–2015

) * Carmelo Valencia (2010

) * Julián Estiven Vélez (2010–2012

, 2014

) * Mauricio Mendoza (2011

) * Javier Reina (2011 Jeonnam Dragons, 2012–2013 & 2015 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC) * Wilmar Jordán Gil (2011–2012

, 2013 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) * Anderson Plata (2013 Daejeon Citizen) * Cesar Arias (2013 Daejeon Citizen) * Manuel Palacios (2020–2022

, 2022

); also played in ''K League 2''

Ecuador

* Energio Díaz (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)

Paraguay

* José Ortigoza (2010

)

Uruguay

* Arsenio Luzardo (1992–1993

) * Nestor Fabian Correa, Nestor Correa (2000

, 2002 Jeonnam Dragons) * Yari Silvera (2000–2001, 2003

) * Juan Manuel Olivera, Juan Olivera (2006

) * Federico Laens (2013 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Notes

References

External links

K League Official website: Player Profile Index

National football teams
{{K League K League 1 players, Association football in South Korea lists, Foreign Players Lists of expatriate association football players, K League 1 Expatriate footballers in South Korea, * Association football player non-biographical articles