List of foreign K League 1 players


List of foreign K League 1 players


This is a list of foreign players in K League 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.
  • 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)
  • Gilbert Massock (1997 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Michel Pensée (1997–1999 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Claude Parfait Ngon A Djam (1999 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Nicolas Alain Noudjeu Mbianda (2000 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Same Nkwelle Corentin (2002 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Felix Nzeina (2005 Busan IPark)
  • Emile Mbamba (2009 Daegu FC)

DR Congo

  • Emeka Mamale (1996–1997 Pohang Steelers)
  • Jean-Kasongo Banza (1997 Jeonnam Dragons, 1997 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Zazi Chaminga Adrien (1997 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Mutamba Kabongo (1997–2000 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • N'Dayi Kalenga (1999 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Paul-José M'Poku (2023–present Incheon United)

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)

Gambia

  • Modou Barrow (2020–2022 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) ※ Dual citizen of Gambia and Sweden

Ghana

  • George Alhassan (1984 Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Stanley Aborah (1997–1998 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Patrick Villars (2003 Bucheon SK)
  • Alex Asamoah (2010 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Derek Asamoah (2011–2012 Pohang Steelers, 2013 Daegu FC) ※ Dual citizen of Ghana and the United Kingdom
  • Nana Boateng (2023–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)

Guinea

  • Abdoul Salam Sow (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)

Guinea-Bissau

  • Frédéric Mendy (2016 Ulsan Hyundai, 2017 Jeju United) ※ Dual citizen of Guinea-Bissau and France

Mali

  • Cheick Tidiani Dao (2002 Bucheon SK)
  • Cheick Oumar Dabo (2002–2004 Bucheon SK)

Mauritius

  • Geovanni Jeannot (1996–1997 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)

Niger

  • Olivier Bonnes (2016–2017 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Niger and France

Nigeria

  • Alex Agbo (1997 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Ajibade Babalade (1997 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Victor Shaaka (1997–1999 Anyang LG Cheetahs, 1999–2000 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2001–2002 Busan I'Cons)
  • John Zaki (2000 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Lucky Isibor (2000 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Obinna John Nkedoi (2002 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Augustine James (2003 Bucheon SK)
  • Lanre Kehinde (2019–2020 Incheon United)
  • Christian Osaguona (2019 Jeju United)
  • Moses Ogbu (2022 Pohang Steelers) ※ 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 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2021–2023 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of South Africa and the Netherlands

Asia (AFC)

Australia

  • Greg Brown (1991 POSCO Atoms)
  • Ahmad Elrich (2004 Busan I'Cons)
  • Antun Kovacic (2009 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Jade North (2009 Incheon United)
  • Saša Ognenovski (2009–2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Iain Fyfe (2011 Busan IPark)
  • Luke DeVere (2011–2014 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Robert Cornthwaite (2011–2014 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Matt McKay (2012 Busan IPark)
  • Eddy Bosnar (2012–2013 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Nathan Burns (2012–2013 Incheon United)
  • Matt Simon (2012–2013 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Brendan Hamill (2012–2014 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC, 2013 Gangwon FC)
  • Adrian Madaschi 2012–2013 Jeju United)
  • Alex Wilkinson (2012–2015 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Aleksandar Jovanovic (2014–2015 & 2017–2019 Jeju United); also played in K League 2
  • Adrian Leijer (2016 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2
  • Erik Paartalu (2016 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Tomislav Mrcela (2016–2018 Jeonnam Dragons) ※ Dual citizen of Australia and Croatia
  • Bruce Djite (2016 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2
  • Matthew Jurman (2017–2018 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Connor Chapman (2017 Incheon United, 2018 Pohang Steelers, 2021 FC Seoul); also played in K League 2
  • Dimitri Petratos (2017 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Ivan Franjic (2017 Daegu FC)
  • Dylan McGowan (2018 Gangwon FC)
  • Kwabena Appiah (2018 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Australia and New Zealand
  • James Donachie (2018 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Bernie Ibini-Isei (2019 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Adam Taggart (2019–2020 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Rashid Mahazi (2019–2020 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Australia and Kenya
  • Jason Davidson (2019–2021 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Terry Antonis (2019–2021 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Brandon O'Neill (2020 Pohang Steelers)
  • Alex Grant (2021–2023 Pohang Steelers)
  • Harrison Delbridge (2021–present Incheon United)
  • Lachlan Jackson (2021–present Suwon FC)
  • Ben Halloran (2022 FC Seoul)
  • Aaron Calver (2023 Gwangju FC, 2024–present Daejeon Hana Citizen); also played in K League 2
  • Jonathan Aspropotamitis (2024–present Pohang Steelers)
  • Alexandar Popovic (2024–present Gwangju FC)

China

  • Wan Houliang (2009 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Feng Xiaoting (2009 Daegu FC, 2010 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Li Weifeng (2009–2010 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Li Chunyu (2010 Gangwon FC)
  • Yan Song (2010 Jeju United)
  • Bai Zijian (2011 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Huang Bowen (2011–2012 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)

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.

Indonesia

  • Pratama Arhan (2024–present Suwon FC)

Iran

  • Khaled Shafiei (2017 FC Seoul)

Iraq

  • Abbas Obeid Jassim (1996–1997 Anyang LG Cheetahs, 1997–2001 Pohang Steelers)
  • Sadiq Saadoun Ridha (1996 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Ali Abbas Al-Hilfi (2016–2017 Pohang Steelers) ※ Dual citizen of Iraq and Australia
  • Jiloan Hamad (2019 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Irag and Sweden
  • Rebin Sulaka (2024–present FC Seoul)

Japan

  • Kojiro Kaimoto (2001–2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Masakiyo Maezono (2003 Anyang LG Cheetahs, 2004 Incheon United)
  • Kazuyuki Toda (2009 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Masahiro Ohashi (2009, 2011 Gangwon FC)
  • Kazunari Okayama (2009–2010 Pohang Steelers)
  • Naohiro Takahara (2010 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Yuta Baba (2011–2013 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Akihiro Ienaga (2012 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Yusuke Shimada (2012 Gangwon FC)
  • Sergio Escudero (2012–2015 FC Seoul, 2018 Ulsan Hyundai) ※ Dual citizen of Japan and Spain
  • Chikashi Masuda (2013–2014 & 2015–2016 Ulsan Hyundai); also played in K League 2
  • Yojiro Takahagi (2015–2016 FC Seoul)
  • Tomoki Wada (2015 Incheon United, 2016–2017 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2
  • Takuma Abe (2017 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Yohei Toyoda (2018 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Takahiro Kunimoto (2018–2019 Gyeongnam FC, 2020–2022 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Tsubasa Nishi (2018–2021 Daegu FC); also played in K League 2
  • Takumi Kiyomoto (2019 Gangwon FC)
  • Takahiro Nakazato (2019–2020 Gangwon FC)
  • Masatoshi Ishida (2021 Gangwon FC, 2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen); also played in K League 2
  • Keita Suzuki (2022–2023 Daegu FC)
  • Yuki Kobayashi (2022 Gangwon FC); also played in K League 2
  • Jun Amano (2022 Ulsan Hyundai, 2023 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Manabu Saitō (2022 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Keijiro Ogawa (2022 FC Seoul)
  • Ataru Esaka (2023–present Ulsan HD)
  • Kazuki Kozuka (2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2
  • Takuya Shigehiro (2024–present FC Seoul)
  • Yuta Kamiya (2024–present Gangwon FC)
  • Kyohei Yoshino (2024–present Daegu FC)

Korea DPR

  • Ryang Kyu-sa (2001 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Kim Myong-hwi (2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • An Yong-hak (2006–2007 Busan IPark, 2008–2009 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Jong Tae-se (2013–2015 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • An Byong-jun (2022–2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2

Palestine

  • Éder (2017 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); 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 (2011 Ulsan Hyundai)

Syria

  • Hosam Aiesh (2023 FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Syria and Sweden

Tajikistan

  • Valeri Sarychev (1992–1998 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma, 2000–2004 Anyang LG Cheetahs / FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Tajikistan and South Korea
  • Vitaliy Parakhnevych (1995–1998 Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos, 1998–2000 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2001 Anyang LG Cheetahs, 2002 Bucheon SK) ※ Dual citizen of Tajikistan and Ukraine

Thailand

  • Piyapong Pue-on (1984–1986 Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso)
  • Sasalak Haiprakhon (2021 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)

Uzbekistan

  • Server Djeparov (2010–2011 FC Seoul, 2013–2014 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC, 2015 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Timur Kapadze (2011 Incheon United)
  • Alexander Geynrikh (2011 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Ikromjon Alibaev (2019–2020 FC Seoul, 2023 Gangwon FC); also played in K League 2
  • Rustam Ashurmatov (2020 Gwangju FC, 2021 Gangwon FC); also played in K League 2
  • Dostonbek Tursunov (2020 Busan IPark)
  • Jamshid Iskanderov (2020–present Seongnam FC)
  • Islom Kenjabaev (2021 Jeju United)

Vietnam

  • Lương Xuân Trường (2016 Incheon United, 2017 Gangwon FC)
  • Nguyễn Công Phượng (2019 Incheon United)

Europe (UEFA)

Albania

  • Adnan Oçelli (1996 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Sokol Cikalleshi (2012 Incheon United)
  • Jasir Asani (2023–present Gwangju FC)

Armenia

  • Karapet Mikaelyan (1997 Bucheon SK)

Austria

  • Richard Windbichler (2017–2018 Ulsan Hyundai, 2021 Seongnam FC)
  • Lukas Hinterseer (2021 Ulsan Hyundai)

Azerbaijan

  • Anton Kryvotsyuk (2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)

Belarus

  • Valery Vyalichka (1996 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)

Belgium

  • Rubenilson Monteiro Ferreira (1997–1998 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma) ※ Dual citizen of Belgium and Brazil
  • Kevin Oris (2012 Daejeon Citizen, 2013 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2015–2016 Incheon United)
  • Karel De Smet (2013 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Marvin Ogunjimi (2016 Suwon FC)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Amir Teljigović (1994–1996 Daewoo Royals / Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Dragan Škrba (1995–1997 Pohang Steelers)
  • Simo Krunić (1996 Pohang Atoms)
  • Alen Avdić (2001–2002, 2003 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Slaviša Mitrović (2002 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Jasmin Mujdža (2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma) ※ Dual citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
  • Ivan Medvid (2002–2003 Pohang Steelers) ※ Dual citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
  • Nikola Vasiljević (2006–2007 Jeju United)
  • Jusuf Dajić (2008 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Samir Bekrić (2010 Incheon United)
  • Muhamed Džakmić (2011–2012 Gangwon FC)
  • Jovica Stokić (2014 Jeju United)
  • Gordan Bunoza (2017–2020 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
  • Elvis Sarić (2018–2019, 2022 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Sulejman Krpić (2020 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Mario Kvesić (2021 Pohang Steelers) ※ 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)
  • Dimitar Ivanov (1998 Bucheon SK)
  • Iliyan Mitsanski (2015 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Momchil Tsvetanov (2021–2022 Gangwon FC)

Croatia

  • Dževad Turković (1996, 1997–1999 Busan Daewoo Royals, 2000–2001 Busan I'Cons, 2001 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Jasenko Sabitović (1998–2002 Pohang Steelers, 2003–2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2005–2007 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2008 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Branko Hucika (1999–2000 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Fabijan Komljenović (2000 Pohang Steelers)
  • Saša Milaimović (2000–2001 Pohang Steelers)
  • Darko Čordaš (2001 Pohang Steelers)
  • Mario Ivanković (2001–2002 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Joško Jeličić (2002 Pohang Steelers)
  • Leonard Bisaku (2002 Pohang Steelers, 2003 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Boris Raić (2003–2005 Bucheon SK)
  • Josip Šimić (2004 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Jasmin Agić (2005–2006 Incheon United)
  • Mato Neretljak (2005–2008 & 2011 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Frane Čačić (2007 Busan IPark)
  • Antonio Franja (2007–2008 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Stipe Lapić (2009–2011 Gangwon FC)
  • Krunoslav Lovrek (2010–2011 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Mateas Delić (2011–2012 Gangwon FC)
  • Sandi Križman (2014 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Edin Junuzović (2014 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Mislav Oršić (2015–2016 Jeonnam Dragons, 2017–2018 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Matej Jonjić (2015–2016 Incheon United)
  • Ivan Kovačec (2015–2017 Ulsan Hyundai, 2017–2018 FC Seoul)
  • Vedran Jugović (2016–2018 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Damir Šovšić (2017 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Ivan Herceg (2018 Gyeongnam FC); also played in K League 2
  • Tomislav Kiš (2020 Seongnam FC)

Cyprus

  • Valentinos Sielis (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 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Petr Fousek (2001 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Tomáš Janda (2001 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Jan Kraus (2003 Daegu FC)
  • Roman Gibala (2003 Daegu FC)
  • Tomáš Petrášek (2023–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)

Denmark

  • Henrik Jørgensen (1996 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Sebastian Grønning (2022 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)

England

  • Dalian Atkinson (2001 Daejeon Citizen, 2001 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Jamie Cureton (2003 Busan I'Cons)
  • Andy Cooke (2003–2004 Busan I'Cons)
  • Chris Marsden (2004 Busan I'Cons)
  • Richard Offiong (2005 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Jordon Mutch (2019 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Jesse Lingard (2024–present FC Seoul)

Finland

  • Jukka Koskinen (1999 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Urho Nissilä (2022 Suwon FC)

France

  • Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu (2008 Daejeon Citizen) ※ Dual citizen of France and Nigeria
  • Kevin Hatchi (2009 FC Seoul)
  • Jonathan Nanizayamo (2017 Gangwon FC)

Georgia

  • Valeri Qazaishvili (2021–2023 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Beka Mikeltadze (2023–present Gwangju FC)

Germany

  • Dietmar Schacht (1985 POSCO Atoms)
  • Frank Lieberam (1992 Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Paulo Rink (2004 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) ※ Dual citizen of Germany and Brazil
  • Stanislav Iljutcenko (2019–2020 Pohang Steelers, 2021–2022 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2022–present FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Germany and Russia
  • Igor Jovanović (2020 Seongnam FC) ※ 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)
  • Zoltán Aczél (1991 Daewoo Royals)
  • Attila Kámán (1994–1995 Yukong Elephants)
  • József Somogyi (1994–1995 & 1996–1997 Yukong Elephants / Bucheon SK)
  • Róbert Feczesin (2017 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Márk Koszta (2022 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Martin Ádám (2022–present Ulsan HD)

Italy

  • Diego Giaretta (2011 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Italy and Brazil
  • André Moritz (2015 Pohang Steelers) ※ Dual citizen of Italy and Brazil
  • Nicolao Dumitru (2021 Suwon Samsung Bluewings) ※ Dual citizen of Italy and Romania
  • Boadu Maxwell Acosty (2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings) ※ Dual citizen of Italy and Ghana; also played in K League 2

Latvia

  • Ēriks Pelcis (1999–2000 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Vladislavs Gutkovskis (2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)

Lithuania

  • Rolandas Karčemarskas (2000–2002 Bucheon SK)

Moldova

  • Boris Tropaneț (1996 Bucheon SK)
  • Alexandru Popovici (2001 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Ion Testemițanu (2001, 2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Montenegro

※ Includes players who joined in Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1992–2003) and Serbia and Montenegro (2003–2006) period

  • Boro Janičić (1994–1995 LG Cheetahs)
  • Željko Bajčeta (1994 LG Cheetahs)
  • Saša Petrović (1996–1997 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Aleksandar Vlahović (1997 Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Dženan Radončić (2004–2007 & 2008 Incheon United, 2009–2011 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2012–2013 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Dejan Damjanović (2007 Incheon United, 2008–2013 & 2016–2017 FC Seoul, 2018–2019 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2020 Daegu FC)
  • Bogdan Milić (2012 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2
  • Ivan Vuković (2013–2014 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC)
  • Stefan Nikolić (2014 Incheon United)
  • Filip Kasalica (2014–2015 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Vladan Adžić (2016 Suwon FC, 2019 Pohang Steelers); also played in K League 2
  • Stefan Mugoša (2018–2022 & 2023–present Incheon United)
  • Dino Islamović (2022–2023 Gangwon FC) ※ Dual citizen of Montenegro and Sweden
  • Balša Sekulić (2022 Gangwon FC)
  • Miloš Raičković (2022 Seongnam FC)
  • Marko Tući (2023–present Gangwon FC)

Netherlands

  • Rob Landsbergen (1984–1985 Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Sander Oostrom (1997–1998 Pohang Steelers)
  • Kiki Musampa (2008 FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of the Netherlands and DR Congo
  • Bas van den Brink (2011 Busan IPark)
  • Romeo Castelen (2016 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Dave Bulthuis (2019–2021 Ulsan Hyundai, 2022–2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Luc Castaignos (2019 Gyeongnam FC); also played in K League 2
  • Timo Letschert (2023–present Gwangju FC)

North Macedonia

※ Known as Macedonia before 2019

  • Saša Ilić (1995–1997 Daewoo Royals / Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Žanko Savov (1995–1998 Jeonbuk Dinos / Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos)
  • Goran Petreski (2001–2004 Pohang Steelers)
  • Blaže Ilijoski (2006 Incheon United, 2010 Gangwon FC)
  • Stevica Ristić (2007–2008 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2008–2009 Pohang Steelers, 2011–2013 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2015–2016 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Slavčo Georgievski (2009 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Dragan Čadikovski (2009–2010 Incheon United)
  • Dušan Savić (2010 Incheon United)
  • Krste Velkoski (2016 Incheon United)

Northern Ireland

  • Niall McGinn (2017 Gwangju FC)

Norway

  • Jon Olav Hjelde (2003 Busan I'Cons)
  • Bjørn Maars Johnsen (2020 Ulsan Hyundai, 2023 FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Norway and the United States

Poland

  • Leszek Iwanicki (1989 Yukong Elephants)
  • Tadeusz Świątek (1989–1991 Yukong Elephants)
  • Witold Bendkowski (1990–1992 Yukong Elephants)
  • Krzysztof Kasztelan (1992 Yukong Elephants)
  • Oskar Zawada (2021 Jeju United)

Portugal

  • Rui Esteves (1997–1998 Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Edmilson (2002–2005 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) ※ Dual citizen of Portugal and Brazil
  • Simao Costa (2001 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Pedro Filipe Franco (2005 FC Seoul)
  • Ricardo Nascimento (2005–2007 FC Seoul)
  • Ricardo Esteves (2010 FC Seoul)
  • Ricardo Barros (2017 Gwangju FC)
  • Gerso Fernandes (2021–2022 Jeju United, 2023–present Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Portugal and Guinea-Bissau

Romania

  • Marcel Lăzăreanu (1990–1991 Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Pavel Badea (1996–1998 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Constantin Barbu (1997 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Cosmin Olăroiu (1997–2000 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Mihai Drăguș (1998 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Cristian Dulca (1999 Pohang Steelers)
  • Iulian Arhire (1999 Pohang Steelers)
  • Ion Ionuț Luțu (2000–2002 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Gabriel Popescu (2002–2004 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Adrian Mihalcea (2005 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Marian Aliuță (2005 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Adrian Neaga (2005–2006 Jeonnam Dragons, 2006–2007 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Ianis Zicu (2012 Pohang Steelers, 2012–2013 Gangwon FC)
  • Sergiu Buș (2021 Seongnam FC)

Russia

  • Sergey Agashkov (1992 POSCO Atoms)
  • Mikhail Nikolayevich Solovyov (1992 Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Almir Kayumov (1993 Daewoo Royals)
  • Yevgeny Zhirov (1994 LG Cheetahs)
  • Aleksei Sudarikov (1994 LG Cheetahs)
  • Aleksandr Podshivalov (1994–1997 Yukong Elephants / Bucheon SK)
  • Kirill Varaksin (1995 Yukong Elephants)
  • Yuri Shishkin (1995 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Gennadi Styopushkin (1995–1996 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma, 1997 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Aleksei Prudnikov (1995–1998 Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos)
  • Aleksey Shchigolev (1996 Bucheon Yukong)
  • Sergey Burdin (1996–1997 Bucheon SK, 1999–2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Dmitri Karsakov (1996 Bucheon Yukong)
  • Valeri Shmarov (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Yevgeni Kuznetsov (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Yuri Matveyev (1996–1997 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Boris Vostrosablin (1997–1998 Bucheon SK)
  • Denis Laktionov (1996–2002 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2003–2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2005 Busan IPark, 2006–2007 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2012–2013 Gangwon FC)
  • Oleg Yeryomin (1997 Pohang Steelers)
  • Oleg Elyshev (1997–1999 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Andrei Solomatin (2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Serbia

※ Includes players who played during the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1992–2003) and Serbia and Montenegro (2003–2006) period

  • Nebojša Vučićević (1991–1993 Daewoo Royals)
  • 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 Daewoo Royals)
  • Đorđe Vasić (1994 Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Nebojša Maksimović (1994 Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Željko Simović (1994 Daewoo Royals)
  • Jovan Šarčević (1994–1995 LG Cheetahs)
  • Boško Minić (1995 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Saša Drakulić (1995–1998 Busan Daewoo Royals, 1998–2000 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2001–2003 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Ljubiša Ranković (1995–1996 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Nenad Nonković (1995–1996 Ilhwa Chunma / Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Branko Božović (1996 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Dražen Podunavac (1996 Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Zoran Đurišić (1996 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Radivoje Manić (1996–1997 & 1999–2002 Busan Dawoo Royals / Busan I'Cons, 2004–2005 Incheon United)
  • Radmilo Mihajlović (1997 Pohang Steelers)
  • Rahim Beširović (1998–1999 Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Zoran Novaković (1998–1999 Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Branko Radovanović (1999 Busan Daewoo Royals)
  • Mirko Jovanović (1999–2000 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Zoran Milošević (1999–2001 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Zoran Urumov (1999–2003 Busan I'Cons, 2003–2004 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Nemanja Dančetović (2000 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Zoltan Sabo (2000–2002 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Dragan Stojisavljević (2000–2001 & 2003–2004 Anyang LG Cheetahs / FC Seoul, 2004 Incheon United)
  • Dušan Šimić (2003 Busan I'Cons)
  • Đorđe Tomić (2004 Incheon United)
  • Miodrag Anđelković (2004 Incheon United)
  • Dragan Mladenović (2006–2009 Incheon United)
  • Ivan Perić (2007 Jeju United)
  • Željko Kalajdžić (2007 Incheon United)
  • Aleksandar Petrović (2008–2009 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 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 Pohang Steelers)
  • Miloš Bosančić (2013–2014 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Sreten Sretenović (2013–2014 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Milan Bubalo (2013 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Nikola Komazec (2014 Busan IPark)
  • Miloš Stojanović (2014 Gyeongnam FC); also played in K League 2
  • Lazar Veselinović (2015–2016 Pohang Steelers)
  • Dalibor Veselinović (2017 Incheon United)
  • Uroš Đerić (2018–2019 Gangwon FC, 2019 Gyeongnam FC, 2021 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2
  • Bojan Matić (2018 FC Seoul)
  • Aleksandar Pešić (2019–2020 FC Seoul)
  • Aleksandar Paločević (2019–2020 Pohang Steelers, 2021–present FC Seoul)
  • Vladimir Silađi (2021 Gangwon FC)
  • Fejsal Mulić (2021–2022 Seongnam FC, 2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2

Slovenia

  • Sebastjan Cimirotič (2005 Incheon United)

Spain

  • Fabián Caballero (2007 Daejeon Citizen) ※ Dual citizen of Spain and Argentina
  • Osmar (2014–2017 & 2019–2023 FC Seoul); also played in K League 2
  • Urko Vera (2015 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Jaime Gavilán (2016 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2

Sweden

  • Marcus Nilsson (2017 Pohang Steelers)
  • Jonathan Ring (2022–2023 Jeju United)
  • Kevin Höög Jansson (2022–2023 Gangwon FC)
  • Darijan Bojanić (2023–present Ulsan HD)
  • Gustav Ludwigson (2023–present Ulsan HD)

Switzerland

  • Danijel Subotić (2017 Ulsan Hyundai)

Turkey

  • Seyit Cem Ünsal (1997–1998 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Mustafa Gönden (2002–2003 Bucheon SK)
  • Rahim Zafer (2003 Daegu FC)
  • Alpay Özalan (2004 Incheon United)
  • Ceyhun Eriş (2008 FC Seoul)

Ukraine

  • Andriy Sydelnykov (1995–1996 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Volodymyr Savchenko (1996 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Serhiy Skachenko (1996–1997 Anyang LG Cheetahs, 1997 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Serhiy Konovalov (1996–1998 Pohang Steelers)
  • Artem Yashkin (2004 Bucheon SK)
  • Borys Tashchy (2021 Pohang Steelers) ※ Dual citizen of Ukraine and Bulgaria

North America, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF)

Canada

  • Doneil Henry (2020–2021 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)

Costa Rica

  • Jeaustin Campos (1995–1996 LG Cheetahs / Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Elias Aguilar (2018 Incheon United, 2019 Jeju United, 2020–2022 Incheon United); also played in K League 2
  • Marco Ureña (2020 Gwangju FC)

Martinique

  • Mathias Coureur (2019 Seongnam FC) ※ Dual citizen of Martinique and France

United States

  • Jeff Yoo (2000 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2001 Bucheon SK)
  • Mix Diskerud (2018–2019 Ulsan Hyundai) ※ Dual citizen of United States and Norway

South America (CONMEBOL)

Argentina

  • Rubén Bernuncio (1993–1994 Daewoo Royals)
  • Hugo Smaldone (1993 Daewoo Royals)
  • Walter Perazzo (1994 Daewoo Royals)
  • Ruben Rossi (1994 Daewoo Royals)
  • Leonardo Torres (2001 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Javier Musa (2004–2005 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2005 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Lucio Filomeno (2005 Busan IPark)
  • Lucas Basualdo (2010 Daegu FC)
  • Victor Isaac (2010 Daegu FC)
  • Pitu Garcia (2016–2017 Seongnam FC)
  • Enzo Maidana (2017 Incheon United)

Bolivia

  • Juan Arce (2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Brazil

  • Jose Roberto Alves (1983 POSCO Dolphins) ※ First foreign player
  • Sergio Luis Cogo (1983 POSCO Dolphins) ※ First foreign player
  • Julio César Guterres (1984 POSCO Dolphins)
  • Luis ? (1984 POSCO Dolphins)
  • Wilsinho (1984 POSCO Dolphins)
  • Zézé Gomes (1984 POSCO Dolphins)
  • Flávio Almeida (1985 POSCO Atoms)
  • Paulo Roberto Rocha (1985–1986 POSCO Atoms)
  • Perivaldo Dantas (1987 Yukong Elephants)
  • Ronaldo (1994 Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Pires (1994 Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Ricardo da Silva Costa (1994 POSCO Atoms)
  • Silvan Lopes (1994–1995 Pohang Atoms)
  • Maurício (1994–1995 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Marcos Lueders Severo (1995 Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Alaor Palacio Júnior (1996 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Cleomir (1997 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Maciel Luiz Franco (1997–2003 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • José Adao Fonseca (1998 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Marcelo Sander (1998 Bucheon SK)
  • Carbone (1999 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Rémerson dos Santos (1999–2000 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Cezinha (1999–2002 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Rogerio Prateat (1999–2002 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2003 Daegu FC)
  • Dimas (2000 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Josimar (2000 Pohang Steelers)
  • Joílson (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Silva (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • André (2000–2002 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Ricardo Campos (2000–2004 Anyang LG Cheetahs / FC Seoul, 2005–2006 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2006 Busan IPark)
  • Sandro Cardoso (2000–2002, 2005–2006 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2006–2007 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Boiadeiro (2001 Pohang Steelers)
  • Ricardo Silva ? (2001 Pohang Steelers)
  • Claudio Celio Cunha Defensor (2001 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Rincon (2001 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Sérgio (2001 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Renato Olegario De Almeida (2001 Busan I'Cons)
  • Arinélson (2001 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2002 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Marcos (2001–2002 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Marcos Paulo Paulini (2001–2002 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Iván (2001–2002 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Cléber (2001–2003 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Tico (2001–2003 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Julinho Vieira (2001–2002 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2003–2004 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Irineu Ricardo (2001–2004) Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2004–2007 Bucheon SK / Jeju United FC
  • Didi (2002 Busan I'Cons)
  • Jorginho (2002 Pohang Steelers)
  • Kuki (2002 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Léomar Leiria (2002 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Marco (2002 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Alcir (2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Paulo César (2002 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Silva (2002 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Tuta (2002 Anyang LG Cheetahs, 2003 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Edmilson Alves (2002–2003 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Alison Barros Moraes (2002–2003 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2003–2005 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Raphael Botti (2002–2006 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Agnaldo Cordeiro Pereira (2003 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Alex Oliveira (2003 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Balão (2003 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Carlos (2003 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Cassiano (2003 Pohang Steelers)
  • Grafite (2003 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • José (2003 Pohang Steelers)
  • Lúcio (2003 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Luís Mário (2003 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Magno Alves (2003 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Michel Neves Dias (2003 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Rodrigo Fernandes Valete (2003 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Victor (2003 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
  • Dodô (2003–2004 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Rodrigo (2003–2004 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Indio (2003 Pohang Steelers, 2003–2005 Daegu FC)
  • Itamar (2003–2004 Jeonnam Dragons, 2005 Pohang Steelers, 2005–2006 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2006–2007 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Nadson (2003–2005, 2007 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Santos (2003–2005 Pohang Steelers, 2006–2008 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Eninho (2003 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2007–2008 Daegu FC, 2009–2013 & 2015 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Adhemar (2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Adriano Magrão (2004 Busan I'Cons)
  • Allan Rodrigo Aal (2004 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Caio (2004 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Cristiano Ávalos (2004 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Daniel Mendes (2004 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Danilo (2004 Daegu FC)
  • Edu Sales (2004 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Flamarion (2004 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Celso Sas Neves (2004 Busan I'Cons)
  • Gaúcho (2004 Busan I'Cons)
  • José Fernando Fumagalli (2004 FC Seoul)
  • Marcel (2004, 2011 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Marcelo (2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Marcelo Souza (2004 FC Seoul)
  • Renaldo (2004 FC Seoul)
  • Rinaldo Santana (2004 FC Seoul)
  • Roma (2004 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Mário Sérgio (2004 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Tiago Cipreste Pereira (2004 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Valentim (2004 FC Seoul)
  • Zé Carlos (2004 Pohang Steelers)
  • Henrique (2004–2005 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Jefferson Feijão (2004 Daegu FC, 2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Luís André Gomes (2004 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2005 Pohang Steelers)
  • Nonato (2004 Daegu FC, 2005 FC Seoul)
  • Petrony Santiago Barros (2004–2005 Daegu FC)
  • William Souza (2004 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2007 Busan IPark)
  • André Luiz Tavares (2004–2007 Pohang Steelers)
  • Luciano Valente (2004 Daejeon Citizen, 2005 Busan IPark, 2006 Gyeongnam FC, 2007 Busan IPark)
  • Dudu (2004–2006 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2006–2007 FC Seoul, 2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Zé Carlos (2004–2005 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2006–2008 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Mota (2004 Jeonnam Dragons, 2005–2009 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2010–2011 Pohang Steelers)
  • Agos (2005 Bucheon SK)
  • César (2005 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Da Silva (2005 FC Seoul)
  • Fábio Junior (2005 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Fábio Pereira (2005 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Fabrício (2005 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Jorge Luiz Barbieri (2005 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Luciano Ratinho (2005 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Marlon Augusto Brandão (2005 Daegu FC)
  • Silva ? (2005 Daegu FC)
  • Moreira (2005 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Neto Baiano (2005 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Reinaldo de Souza (2005 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Ricardo Villar (2005 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Sérgio Júnior (2005 Bucheon SK)
  • Thiago Gentil (2005 Daegu FC)
  • Wellington Gonçalves Amorim (2005 Pohang Steelers)
  • Da Silva (2005 Pohang Steelers, 2005 Busan IPark, 2006 Jeju United)
  • Marco Antônio (2005–2006 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Leandrão (2005 Daejeon Citizen, 2006 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2007 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Leandro Machado (2005–2007 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Popo (2005–2006 Busan IPark, 2007 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Selmir (2005–2006 Incheon United, 2006 Jeonnam Dragons, 2007 Daegu FC, 2008 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Sandro Hiroshi (2005 Daegu FC, 2006–2008 Jeonnam Dragons, 2009 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Carlos Frontini (2006–2007 Pohang Steelers) ※ Dual citizen of Brazil and Argentina
  • Gefferson Goulart (2006 Busan IPark)
  • Dinei (2006 Daegu FC)
  • Edu (2006 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Eduardo Marques (2006 Daegu FC)
  • Gabriel Lima (2006 Daegu FC)
  • Jefferson Gama Rodrigues (2006 Daegu FC)
  • Luciano Henrique (2006 Pohang Steelers)
  • Marco (2006 Jeju United)
  • Regis Pitbull (2006 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Robson Souza (2006 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Silva (2006 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Somália (2006 Busan IPark)
  • Vinícius (2006 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Denilson (2006–2007 Daejeon Citizen, 2008–2009 Pohang Steelers)
  • Adriano Chuva (2006, 2007 Daejeon Citizen, 2008–2010 Jeonnam Dragons, 2011 Pohang Steelers, 2012 Gwangju FC)
  • Adilson dos Santos (2006–2013 FC Seoul)
  • Alex Oliveira (2007 Jeju United)
  • Cabore (2007 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Ciel (2007 Busan IPark)
  • Cléber Schwenck Tiene (2007 Pohang Steelers)
  • Fernando (2007 Busan IPark)
  • Fernando (2007 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Jonhes (2007 Pohang Steelers)
  • Mauricio Fernandes (2007 Pohang Steelers)
  • Ricardinho (2007–2008 Jeju United)
  • Victor Simões (2007–2008 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Brasília (2007 Daejeon Citizen, 2008 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2009 Pohang Steelers, 2009 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Edu (2007–2009 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2015 & 2016–2017 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Luizinho (2007 Daegu FC, 2008–2009 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2011 Incheon United)
  • Almir (2007 & 2008–2009 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2010 Pohang Steelers, 2011 Incheon United)
  • Alexsandro (2008 Daegu FC)
  • Clodoaldo (2008 Pohang Steelers)
  • Edson Araújo (2008 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Fabiano Gadelha (2008 Pohang Steelers)
  • Geovane (2008 Daegu FC)
  • Jou Silva (2008 Daegu FC)
  • Josiesley Ferreira Rosa (2008 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Leandro Bernardi Silva (2008 Daegu FC)
  • Paty (2008 Jeju United)
  • Pedrão (2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Pingo (2008 Busan IPark)
  • Reinaldo Mineiro (2008 Busan IPark)
  • Renato Netson Benatti (2008 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Sousa (2008 Busan IPark)
  • Souza (2008 Jeju United)
  • Waldir Lucas Pereira (2008 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Walter Minhoca (2008 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Wellington Silva (2008 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Almir (2008 Gyeongnam FC, 2014 Ulsan Hyundai); also played in K League 2
  • Di Fabio (2008–2009 Busan IPark)
  • Paulinho Guará (2008–2009 Busan IPark)
  • Rômulo Marques Macedo (2008 Jeju United, 2009–2010 Busan IPark)
  • Índio (2008–2009 Gyeongnam FC, 2010–2011 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Luiz Henrique (2008 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2008–2012 & 2015–2016 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2
  • Anderson (2009 FC Seoul)
  • Bruno Cazarine (2009 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Dinho (2009 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Fabio Luis (2009 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Gilvan Gomes Vieira (2009 Jeju United)
  • Jorge Luiz (2009 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Jóbson (2009 Jeju United)
  • Marcelo Pinheiro (2009 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Ricardo (2009 Jeju United)
  • Ricardo Costa (2009 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Rogério (2009 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Tiago Jorge Honório (2009 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Vaguinho (2009 Pohang Steelers)
  • Valdeir da Silva Santos (2009 Daegu FC)
  • Wesley (2009 Jeonnam Dragons, 2013 Gangwon FC)
  • Alexandre (2009–2010 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Caion (2009–2010 Gangwon FC, 2018 Daegu FC)
  • Fabricio Souza (2009–2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Léo (2009–2010 Daegu FC)
  • Válber Mendes Ferreira (2009–2010 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Zacarias (2010 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Santos (2010–2012 Jeju United, 2013–2017 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Alexsandro (2010 Pohang Steelers)
  • Anderson (2010 Daegu FC)
  • Bruno (2010 Incheon United)
  • Camilo (2010 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Danilo Neco (2010 Jeju United); also played in K League 2
  • Fábio (2010 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Gomes (2010 Jeju United)
  • Juninho (2010 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Léo Mineiro (2010 Jeju United, 2017 Daegu FC); also played in K League 2
  • Marcelo Brás (2010 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Marcinho (2010 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Márcio Diogo (2010 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Reinaldo (2010 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Renato Medeiros (2010 Gangwon FC)
  • Zulu (2010 Pohang Steelers)
  • Felipe Azevedo (2010–2011 Busan IPark)
  • Lúcio (2010–2011 Gyeongnam FC, 2011 Ulsan Hyundai); also played in K League 2
  • Jose Mota (2010 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2012 Busan IPark)
  • João Maria Lima do Nascimento (2010 FC Seoul)
  • Bergson (2011 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2015 Busan IPark)
  • Celin (2011 Gwangju FC)
  • Diego Oliveira (2011 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Fábio Bahia (2011 Incheon United)
  • Felipinho (2011 Jeju United)
  • Jean Carlos (2011 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Juninho (2011 Daegu FC)
  • Magnum (2011 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Monato (2011 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Tássio (2011 Busan IPark)
  • Thiago Quirino (2011 Daegu FC)
  • Vinicius (2011 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Vinícius Lopes (2011 Gwangju FC)
  • Wagner (2011 Daejeon Citizen); also played in K League 2
  • Wando (2011 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Wésley Brasilia (2011 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Héverton (2011–2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Éder Baiano (2011–2012 Busan IPark)
  • Éverton Santos (2011–2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2014–2015 FC Seoul, 2015 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Jair (2011–2012 Jeju United, 2016–2017 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Matheus (2011–2012 Daegu FC); also played in K League 2
  • Roni (2011–2012 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Fagner (2011–2014 Busan IPark)
  • João Paulo (2011–2012 Gwangju FC, 2013 Daejeon Citizen, 2014 Incheon United)
  • Elionar Bombinha (2011 Incheon United)
  • Weslley (2011 Jeonnam Dragons, 2012 Gangwon FC, 2013 Jeonnam Dragons, 2015 Busan IPark, 2017 Incheon United)
  • Alex Terra (2012 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Dinélson (2012 Daegu FC)
  • Alessandro Lopes (2012 Daejeon Citizen); also played in K League 2
  • Éverton (2012 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Henan Silveira (2012 Jeonnam Dragons, 2016 Jeju United); also played in K League 2
  • Ivo (2012, 2014 Incheon United)
  • Jael Ferreira (2012 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Leozinho (2012 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Lúcio Flávio (2012 Jeonnam Dragons, 2013 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Nando (2012 Incheon United)
  • Paulo (2012 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Paulo (2012 Incheon United)
  • Renan Marques (2012 Jeju United)
  • Robert (2012 Jeju United)
  • Silva (2012 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Leandrinho (2012 & 2013 Daegu FC, 2014–2015 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Caíque (2012 Gyeongnam FC, 2013–2014 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Leonardo (2012–2016 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Maranhão (2012 Ulsan Hyundai, 2013 Jeju United); also played in K League 2
  • Rafinha (2012–2014 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Adriano Pardal (2013 Daegu FC)
  • Fábio Santos (2013 Daegu FC)
  • Rodrigo Pimpão (2013 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Waldison (2013 Jeju United)
  • Diogo (2013 Incheon United, 2014 Incheon United)
  • Edcarlos (2013 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Marcinho (2013 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Pedro Júnior (2013 Jeju United)
  • Roberto César (2013 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Rodrigo (2013 Busan IPark)
  • Rodriguinho (2013 Jeju United)
  • Sandro (2013 Daegu FC)
  • Thiago (2013 Incheon United)
  • Thiago (2013 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • William (2013 Busan IPark)
  • Rafael Costa (2014 FC Seoul)
  • Marcos Aurélio (2014 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Kaio (2014 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2015 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Valdivia (2014 Seongnam FC)
  • Nilson (2014–2015 Busan IPark); also played in K League 2
  • Roger (2014 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Reiner Ferreira (2014 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Tartá (2014–2015 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Wander Luiz (2014 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Vinícius Reche (2014 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Jacio (2014 Busan IPark)
  • Thiago Alagoano (2014 Jeju United)
  • Adriano (2015 Daejeon Citizen, 2015–2016 & 2020 FC Seoul, 2018–2019 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2
  • Fábio Neves (2015–2016 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2
  • Wanderson Carvalho (2015 Daejeon Citizen, 2016 Jeju United, 2017 Pohang Steelers, 2018 Jeonnam Dragons, 2019 & 2022–present Pohang Steelers); also played in K League 2
  • Tiago Alves (2015 Pohang Steelers, 2016 Seongnam FC, 2018–2019 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Ricardo Lopes (2015 Jeju United, 2016–2019 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2023 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2
  • Fernando Karanga (2015 Jeju United)
  • Léo Itaperuna (2015 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Ricardo Bueno (2015 Seongnam FC)
  • Jorginho (2015 Seongnam FC)
  • Lucas Pajeu (2015 Seongnam FC)
  • Gilberto Fortunato (2015 Gwangju FC)
  • Bill (2015 Busan IPark)
  • Ricardinho (2015 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Sassá (2015 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Bernardo Vieira de Souza (2016 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Marcelo Toscano (2016–2017 Jeju United)
  • Johnathan (2016–2017 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2021 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2
  • Célio Santos (2016 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Lulinha (2016–2017 Pohang Steelers)
  • Muralha (2016–2017 Pohang Steelers)
  • Maurinho (2016 Jeonnam Dragons, 2017 FC Seoul)
  • Gerson (2017 Gangwon FC)
  • Mazola (2017 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Diego Maurício (2017–2018 Gangwon FC); also played in K League 2
  • Magno Cruz (2017–2019 Jeju United)
  • Wanderson (2017 Gwangju FC, 2018 Jeonnam Dragons); also played in K League 2
  • Cesinha (2017–present Daegu FC); also played in K League 2
  • Júnior Negrão (2017 Daegu FC, 2018–2020 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Evandro Paulista (2017 Daegu FC, 2018 FC Seoul)
  • Mailson (2017 Jeju United)
  • Anderson Lopes (2018 FC Seoul)
  • Alemão (2018 Pohang Steelers)
  • Getterson (2018 Pohang Steelers)
  • Negueba (2018–2019 Gyeongnam FC, 2021–present Incheon United); also played in K League 2
  • Tiago Marques Rezende (2018–2019 Jeju United)
  • Cristovam (2018 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Jean Carlos (2018 Daegu FC)
  • Zé Roberto (2018 Daegu FC)
  • Marcão (2018 Gyeongnam FC); also played in K League 2
  • Waguininho (2018–2019 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2
  • Edgar (2018–2022, 2023–present Daegu FC)
  • Éder (2019 Seongnam FC); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Brazil and Palestine
  • Dário (2019 Daegu FC)
  • David da Silva (2019 Pohang Steelers)
  • Rildo (2019 Daegu FC)
  • Osman Júnior (2019 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Rômulo (2020 Busan IPark); also played in K League 2
  • Felipe (2020–2021 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2
  • Willyan (2020 Gwangju FC, 2023–present FC Seoul); also played in K League 2
  • Gustavo Vintecinco (2020 Busan IPark); also played in K League 2
  • Murilo Henrique (2020 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2021–2023 Suwon FC)
  • Jonatan Ferreira Reis (2020 Busan IPark)
  • Gustavo (2020–2023 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Gustavo (2020 Incheon United)
  • Victor Andrade (2021 Suwon FC)
  • Reis (2021 Gwangju FC, 2023–present Jeju United); also played in K League 2
  • Gabriel Barbosa (2021 FC Seoul)
  • Barros Tardeli (2021 Suwon FC)
  • Bruno Lamas (2021–2022 Daegu FC); also played in K League 2
  • Ricardo Silva (2022 FC Seoul)
  • Zeca (2022 Daegu FC, 2023 Pohang Steelers)
  • Léo Souza (2022 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Daniel Penha (2022–2023 Daegu FC)
  • Hernandes Rodrigues (2022–2023 Incheon United, 2024–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2
  • Jefferson Galego (2022–present Gangwon FC)
  • Rodrigo Bassani (2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2
  • Marcos Serrato (2023 Daegu FC)
  • Lucas Barcellos (2023–present Daegu FC)
  • Oberdan (2023–present Pohang Steelers)
  • Luan Ferreira (2023 Suwon FC)
  • Rafael Silva (2023 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • André Luis (2023 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2
  • Tiago Orobó (2023 Daejeon Hana Citizen, 2024–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2
  • Leandro Ribeiro (2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen); also played in K League 2
  • Thomás Bedinelli (2023–present Gwangju FC)
  • Sandro Lima (2023 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2
  • Yuri (2023–present Jeju United)
  • Hugo Gomes (2023 Suwon FC)
  • Walterson (2023 Suwon FC)
  • Victor Bobsin (2023–present Daegu FC)
  • Vitor Gabriel (2023–present Gangwon FC)
  • Welinton Júnior (2023–present Gangwon FC)
  • Yago Cariello (2023–present Gangwon FC)
  • Werik Popó (2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Jorge Luiz (2024–present Pohang Steelers); also played in K League 2
  • Kelvin (2024–present Ulsan HD)
  • Matheus Sales (2024–present Ulsan HD)
  • Matheus Trindade (2024–present Suwon FC)
  • Marcus Vinicius (2024–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Anderson Oliveira (2024–present Suwon FC)
  • Italo (2024–present Jeju United)
  • Tales (2024–present Jeju United)

Chile

  • Jose Villanueva (2007 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
  • Hugo Droguett (2012 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2014 Jeju United)
  • Josepablo Monreal (2024–present Suwon FC)

Colombia

  • Harry Castillo (2000 Suwon Samsung Bluewings, 2000–2003 Busan I'Cons, 2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2006 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Tommy Mosquera (2003 Busan I'Cons)
  • Milton Rodríguez (2005–2006 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
  • Mauricio Molina (2009–2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, 2011–2015 FC Seoul)
  • Carmelo Valencia (2010 Ulsan Hyundai)
  • Julián Estiven Vélez (2010–2012 Ulsan Hyundai, 2014 Jeju United)
  • Mauricio Mendoza (2011 Gyeongnam FC)
  • Javier Reina (2011 Jeonnam Dragons, 2012–2013 & 2015 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma / Seongnam FC)
  • Wilmar Jordán Gil (2011–2012 Gyeongnam FC, 2013 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
  • Anderson Plata (2013 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Cesar Arias (2013 Daejeon Citizen)
  • Manuel Palacios (2020–2022 Pohang Steelers, 2022 Seongnam FC); also played in K League 2

Ecuador

  • Energio Díaz (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)

Paraguay

  • José Ortigoza (2010 Ulsan Hyundai)

Uruguay

  • Arsenio Luzardo (1992–1993 LG Cheetahs)
  • Nestor Correa (2000 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2002 Jeonnam Dragons)
  • Yari Silvera (2000–2001, 2003 Bucheon SK)
  • Juan Olivera (2006 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
  • Federico Laens (2013 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

Notes

References

External links

  • K League Official website: Player Profile Index (in Korean)
  • National football teams

Text submitted to CC-BY-SA license. Source: List of foreign K League 1 players by Wikipedia (Historical)



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