Ki Sung-yueng

South Korea · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder, Centre-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2017

Korea's composed deep-lying playmaker with accurate long-range passing

Nicknames 기라드

74.8OVR#755 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed58.0
  • Shooting69.2
  • Passing81.7
  • Ball Control71.7
  • Movement65.4
  • Football IQ83.5
  • Defending Skill72.3
  • Physical73.1
  • Mental82.3
  • Career72.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Long Passing90
  2. Short Passing88
  3. Game Management86
  4. Leadership86
  5. Consistency86
  6. Shot Power84
  7. Through Balls84
  8. Decision Making84
  9. Spatial Awareness84
  10. Tactical Discipline84

All 64 attributes

Speed 58.0

  • Top Speed64
  • Acceleration62
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball60
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 69.2

  • Finishing66
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys62
  • Curve72
  • Penalties74
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks74
  • Shooting Creativity52
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 81.7

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing90
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 71.7

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 65.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind52
  • Attacking Positioning62
  • Anticipation81
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 83.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 72.3

  • Defensive Positioning80
  • Marking70
  • Interceptions76
  • Standing Tackle74
  • Sliding Tackle70
  • Offside Trap64

Physical 73.1

  • Strength74
  • Stamina80
  • Agility66
  • Balance76
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression70

Mental 82.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration82
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 72.4

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements48
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
24 January 1989
Height
189 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2007–now
Prime
2012-2017

Club career

  • 2006–2009 FC Seoul
  • 2010–2012 Celtic
  • 2012–2018 Swansea City
  • 2013–2014 Sunderland (loan)
  • 2018–2020 Newcastle United
  • 2020–2020 Mallorca
  • 2020–2025 FC Seoul
  • 2025–now Pohang Steelers

Honours

League title · Scottish Premier League Celtic 1

2011–12

League Cup 1

2012–13

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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