Young-kyu Ahn
Defender - Centre-Back
at Gwangju FC
at Gwangju FC
1,600 days · joined 2022-01-06
👕200+ Apps
⏳Veteran
Market value
€250k
Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
6
clubs played for
2013
debut season
0.03
goals / match
Gwangju FC
top club · 186 apps
Career highs
€450k
peak value · 2019
—
top transfer fee
2
best season · 2014
2 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1989-12-04 · 5 players total
332Appearances
9Goals
7Assists
40Yellow cards
1Red cards
122Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Young-kyu Ahn |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 안영규 |
| Date of birth | 1989-12-04 (36 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Gwangyang, Jeollanam, Korea, South |
| Citizenship |  Korea, South |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 185.00 m |
| Current club | Gwangju FC |
| Joined | 2022-01-06 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Agent | The Roots |
Jul 2025
2025 — Gwangju FC
13 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2024
2024 — Gwangju FC
29 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2024
24/25 — Gwangju FC
5 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2023
2023 — Gwangju FC
32 matches · 2 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2022
2022 — Gwangju FC
36 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2022
Transfer: Seongnam FC → Gwangju FC
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
2021 — Seongnam FC
21 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
2020 — Seongnam FC
15 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2019
2019 — Seongnam FC
29 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2019
Transfer: Gwangju FC → Seongnam FC
18/19 · Transfer
Jul 2018
2018 — Gwangju FC
36 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Sep 2017
Transfer: Asan Mugunghwa → Gwangju FC
17/18 · Return from loan
Jul 2017
2017 — Gwangju FC, Asan Mugunghwa (2017-2019)
14 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2017
Transfer: Gwangju FC → Asan Mugunghwa
16/17 · Loan
Dec 2016
Transfer: Ansan Mugunghwa → Gwangju FC
16/17 · Return from loan
Jul 2016
2016 — Ansan Mugunghwa (1996-2016)
19 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2016
Transfer: Gwangju FC → Ansan Mugunghwa
15/16 · Loan
Jul 2015
2015 — Gwangju FC
34 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2015
Transfer: Daejeon Citizen → Gwangju FC
14/15 · Transfer
Jul 2014
2014 — Daejeon Citizen
34 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2014
Transfer: Suwon Bluewings → Daejeon Citizen
13/14 · Transfer
Dec 2013
Transfer: Gir. Kitakyushu → Suwon Bluewings
13/14 · Return from loan
Jul 2013
2013 — Giravanz Kitakyushu
15 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2013
Transfer: Suwon Bluewings → Gir. Kitakyushu
12/13 · Loan
Jan 2012
Transfer: Ulsan Univ. → Suwon Bluewings
11/12 · Transfer
Jan 2008
Transfer: Kumho HS (-10) → Ulsan Univ.
07/08 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €450k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Gwangju FC
77.2%
Seongnam FC
0.0%
Asan Mugunghwa (2017-2019)
0.0%
Ansan Mugunghwa (1996-2016)
0.0%
Daejeon Citizen
13.7%
Giravanz Kitakyushu
9.1%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangju FC | 8 | 2015 | 24/25 | 186 | 6 | 3 | 8,481 |
| Seongnam FC | 3 | 2019 | 2021 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Asan Mugunghwa (2017-2019) | 1 | 2017 | 2017 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ansan Mugunghwa (1996-2016) | 1 | 2016 | 2016 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daejeon Citizen | 1 | 2014 | 2014 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1,501 |
| Giravanz Kitakyushu | 1 | 2013 | 2013 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1,000 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | AFC Champions League | Gwangju FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | K League 1 | Gwangju FC | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Korea Cup | Gwangju FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | K League 1 | Gwangju FC | 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Korea Cup | Gwangju FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | K League 1 | Gwangju FC | 28 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1,227 |
| 2023 | K League 1 Final A | Gwangju FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | K League 2 | Gwangju FC | 36 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 2021 | K League 1 | Seongnam FC | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | K League 1 Final B | Seongnam FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | K League 1 | Seongnam FC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | K League 1 Final B | Seongnam FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Korea Cup | Seongnam FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | K League 1 | Seongnam FC | 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | K League 1 Final B | Seongnam FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | K League 2 | Gwangju FC | 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3,019 |
| 2018 | K1 Promotion Playoff | Gwangju FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | K League 1 Final B | Gwangju FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | K League 2 | Asan Mugunghwa (2017-2019) | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Korea Cup | Asan Mugunghwa (2017-2019) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | K League 2 | Ansan Mugunghwa (1996-2016) | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Korea Cup | Ansan Mugunghwa (1996-2016) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | K League 1 | Gwangju FC | 30 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1,235 |
| 2015 | K League 1 Final B | Gwangju FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Korea Cup | Gwangju FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | K League 2 | Daejeon Citizen | 34 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1,501 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 14 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Kumho HS (-10) | Ulsan Univ. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Ulsan Univ. | Suwon Bluewings | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-02-01 | Suwon Bluewings | Gir. Kitakyushu | Loan | 0 | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-12-31 | Gir. Kitakyushu | Suwon Bluewings | Return from loan | 25000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-01-09 | Suwon Bluewings | Daejeon Citizen | Transfer | 25000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-01 | Daejeon Citizen | Gwangju FC | Transfer | 25000 | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-02-01 | Gwangju FC | Ansan Mugunghwa | Loan | 25000 | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-12-31 | Ansan Mugunghwa | Gwangju FC | Return from loan | 25000 | — |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-01 | Gwangju FC | Asan Mugunghwa | Loan | 25000 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-09-23 | Asan Mugunghwa | Gwangju FC | Return from loan | 25000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-04 | Gwangju FC | Seongnam FC | Transfer | 75000 | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-06 | Seongnam FC | Gwangju FC | Transfer | 375000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current€250k
Peak€450k
Low€25k
Δ since start+€225k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €375k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #22983 | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tae-joon Park | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Je-woon Yeon | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sang-ho Na | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyun-woo Ju | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Min-hyun Gong | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dong-hyeon Kim | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasir Asani | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chang-yong Lee | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sang-ki Lee | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyeon-seok Doo | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Gun-hee Lee | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Soon-min Lee | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji-sung Eom | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Eu-ddeum Lee | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Hui-gyun Lee | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Yool Heo | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ho-yeon Jung | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | K League 1 | Gwangju FC | 2 | 28 |
| 2014 | K League 2 | Daejeon Citizen | 2 | 34 |
| 2015 | K League 1 | Gwangju FC | 2 | 30 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | K League 1 | Gwangju FC | 2 | 28 |
| 2014 | K League 2 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 | 34 |
| 2016 | K League 2 | Ansan Mugunghwa (1996-2016) | 1 | 18 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 2017-09-23 | Asan Mugunghwa | Gwangju FC | Return from loan | — | €25k |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-01 | Gwangju FC | Asan Mugunghwa | Loan | — | €25k |
| 16/17 | 2016-12-31 | Ansan Mugunghwa | Gwangju FC | Return from loan | — | €25k |
| 15/16 | 2016-02-01 | Gwangju FC | Ansan Mugunghwa | Loan | — | €25k |
| 13/14 | 2013-12-31 | Gir. Kitakyushu | Suwon Bluewings | Return from loan | — | €25k |
| 12/13 | 2013-02-01 | Suwon Bluewings | Gir. Kitakyushu | Loan | — | — |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Senior debut season | |
| 2013 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 1,227 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.44 |
| 2022 | 36 | 3,000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 36 | 3,019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34 | 1,235 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.44 |
| 2014 | 34 | 1,501 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1,000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
K League 1
148 apps
4 G
3 A
K League 2
133 apps
4 G
3 A
J.League Div.2
14 apps
1 G
0 A
K League 1 Final B
14 apps
0 G
1 A
Korea Cup
12 apps
0 G
0 A
AFC Champions League
5 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Young-kyu Ahn
Who is Young-kyu Ahn?
Young-kyu Ahn is a Korea, professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Gwangju FC.
How old is Young-kyu Ahn?
Young-kyu Ahn is 36 years old. He was born on December 4, 1989 in Gwangyang, Jeollanam.
What position does Young-kyu Ahn play?
Young-kyu Ahn plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Young-kyu Ahn play for?
Young-kyu Ahn currently plays for Gwangju FC.
How many career goals has Young-kyu Ahn scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Young-kyu Ahn has scored 9 goals in 332 appearances.
What is Young-kyu Ahn's market value?
Young-kyu Ahn's most recent reported market value is €250k.