Pohang Steelers
Korea, South · K League 1 · K League 1
Squad value
€3.28m
About Pohang Steelers
The Pohang Steelers 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 club was founded on 1 April 1973 as Pohang Iron & Steel Company FC, named after the steel company POSCO, which still owns the club today. They are one of South Korea's most successful teams, having won the K League five times and the AFC Champions League three times.
Streaks & runs — longest sequences in our dataset
Squad size10active players
Avg age32years
Domestic8Korea, South
Foreigners220% of squad
EU passport1non-EU: 9
Nationalities3different countries
Age distribution
0
U18
0
18–22
2
23–26
1
27–30
7
31+
Position breakdown
GK
1 (10%)
DEF
4 (40%)
MID
2 (20%)
FWD
3 (30%)
20%
foreign players
2 of 10
32.5y
avg squad age
1
Goalkeepers
4
Defenders
2
Midfielders
3
Attackers
39
seasons in dataset
03/04 – 24/25
91
players ever
€850k
biggest signing ever
€800k
biggest sale ever
17
most goals (single season by one player)
| Player | Pos | Age | Nationality | Foot | Height | Contract | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 In-jae Hwang |
Goalkeeper | 32 | Korea, South | 188.00m | — | €550k | |
 Sung-yueng Ki |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 37 | Korea, South | right | 188.00m | — | €450k |
 Dong-hee Lee |
Defender - Centre-Back | 26 | Korea, South | 186.00m | 2026-12-31 | €400k | |
 Jeong-won Eo |
Defender - Right-Back | 26 | Korea, South | 175.00m | — | €375k | |
 In-sung Kim |
Attack - Left Winger | 36 | Korea, South | right | 180.00m | — | €325k |
 Sung-dong Paik |
Attack - Left Winger | 34 | Korea, South | right | 171.00m | — | €325k |
 Jong-woo Kim |
Midfield - Central Midfield | 32 | Korea, South | right | 181.00m | — | €300k |
 Jonathan Aspropotamitis |
Defender - Centre-Back | 29 | Australia Greece | right | 188.00m | — | €250k |
 Wanderson |
Attack - Left Winger | 37 | Brazil | left | 172.00m | 2026-12-31 | €175k |
 Sung-wook Jo |
Defender - Centre-Back | 31 | Korea, South | 189.00m | 2025-12-31 | €125k |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | From | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02 | 2002-01-01 | — | Ulsan Univ. | Transfer | — | |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | Jin-ho Lee | Attack - Centre-Forward | Ulsan Hyundai | Loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-01 | Dong-hyen Yang | Attack - Centre-Forward | Ulsan Hyundai | Transfer | — |
| 02/03 | 2003-01-01 | Sung-yong Woo | Attack - Centre-Forward | Busan I'Cons | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-25 | Myung-jun Kim | Attack - Centre-Forward | Pohang St. U18 | Transfer | — |
| 00/01 | 2001-01-01 | Yong Kang | Defender - Right-Back | Korea University | Draft | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-01-01 | Tae-su Kim | Midfield - Central Midfield | Chunnam Dragons | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Do Namkung | Attack - Centre-Forward | Jeonbuk Hyundai | Transfer | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-01 | Kwang-jae Lee | Attack - Centre-Forward | Chunnam Dragons | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Ji-min Kim | Attack - Second Striker | Ulsan Hyundai | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Hyung-min Shin | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Hongik Uni | Transfer | — |
| 05/06 | 2006-01-01 | — | Hongik Uni | Transfer | — | |
| 07/08 | 2008-06-30 | — | Gyeongnam FC | Return from loan | — | |
| 16/17 | 2016-10-04 | — | Ansan Mugunghwa | Return from loan | — | |
| 05/06 | 2006-01-01 | Chang-won Lee | Defender - Centre-Back | Chunnam Dragons | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Jee-hyuk Kim | Goalkeeper | Ulsan Hyundai | Transfer | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-06-30 | Jee-hyuk Kim | Goalkeeper | Sangju Sangmu | Return from loan | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | — | Jeonbuk Hyundai | Transfer | — | |
| 03/04 | 2004-01-01 | Hwa-yong Shin | Goalkeeper | Cheongju Univ. | Transfer | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-28 | — | Gangwon FC | Loan | — | |
| 00/01 | 2001-01-01 | — | Ulsan Hyundai | Transfer | — | |
| 04/05 | 2005-01-01 | — | Chunnam Dragons | Transfer | — | |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-01 | — | Incheon Utd. | Transfer | €500k | |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-03 | Sung-yueng Ki | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | FC Seoul | Transfer | — |
| 02/03 | 2003-01-01 | Sung-ryong Jung | Goalkeeper | Seogwipo HS | Transfer | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-01-07 | Jun-ho Kim | Midfield - Central Midfield | Pohang St. U18 | Transfer | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-10-28 | Jun-ho Kim | Midfield - Central Midfield | Gimcheon Sangmu | Return from loan | — |
| 00/01 | 2001-01-01 | Yong-dae Jeong | Midfield - Central Midfield | Ome FC | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-02 | Jeong-won Eo | Defender - Right-Back | Busan IPark | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | — | Resende | Loan | — | |
| 02/03 | 2003-01-01 | Kil-yong Lee | Attack | Ulsan Hyundai | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Almir | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Ulsan Hyundai | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-02 | Dong-hee Lee | Defender - Centre-Back | Bucheon FC | Transfer | €265k |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-01 | Hyun-ju Lee | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Pohang St. U18 | Transfer | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-08-08 | Hyun-ju Lee | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | FC Bayern II | Return from loan | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-01 | Yong-hak Kim | Attack - Right Winger | Pohang St. U18 | Transfer | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-06-30 | Yong-hak Kim | Attack - Right Winger | Portimonense | Return from loan | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-06 | Zeca | Attack - Centre-Forward | Mirassol-SP | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2007-07-01 | Schwenck | Attack - Centre-Forward | B. Jerusalem | Transfer | — |
| 02/03 | 2003-01-01 | Beom-seok Oh | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Pohang St. Yth. | Transfer | — |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03 | 2003-01-01 | — | Kookmin Bank | Transfer | — | |
| 10/11 | 2010-12-31 | Jin-ho Lee | Attack - Centre-Forward | Ulsan Hyundai | Return from loan | — |
| 17/18 | 2018-01-06 | Dong-hyen Yang | Attack - Centre-Forward | Cerezo Osaka | Transfer | — |
| 04/05 | 2005-01-01 | Sung-yong Woo | Attack - Centre-Forward | Seongnam Ilhwa | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-23 | Myung-jun Kim | Attack - Centre-Forward | Jong Genk | Transfer | — |
| 04/05 | 2005-01-01 | Yong Kang | Defender - Right-Back | Chunnam Dragons | Transfer | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-04 | Tae-su Kim | Midfield - Central Midfield | Incheon Utd. | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Do Namkung | Attack - Centre-Forward | Seongnam Ilhwa | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2009-07-01 | Kwang-jae Lee | Attack - Centre-Forward | Jeonbuk Hyundai | Transfer | — |
| 08/09 | 2009-01-01 | Ji-min Kim | Attack - Second Striker | Daejeon Citizen | Transfer | — |
| 12/13 | 2012-07-01 | Hyung-min Shin | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Al-Jazira | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | — | Gyeongnam FC | Loan | — | |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-01 | — | Ansan Police | Loan | — | |
| 16/17 | 2017-06-20 | — | Without Club | Transfer | — | |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Chang-won Lee | Defender - Centre-Back | Retired | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Jee-hyuk Kim | Goalkeeper | Gwangju Sangmu | Loan | — |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-07 | Jee-hyuk Kim | Goalkeeper | Ban | Transfer | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-06-02 | — | Ban | Transfer | — | |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-11 | Hwa-yong Shin | Goalkeeper | Suwon Bluewings | Transfer | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-12-31 | — | Gangwon FC | Return from loan | — | |
| 05/06 | 2006-01-01 | — | FC Seoul | Transfer | — | |
| 05/06 | 2006-01-01 | — | Busan I'Park | Transfer | — | |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | — | FC Seoul | Transfer | — | |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Sung-ryong Jung | Goalkeeper | Seongnam Ilhwa | Transfer | €1.20m |
| 23/24 | 2024-04-29 | Jun-ho Kim | Midfield - Central Midfield | Gimcheon Sangmu | Loan | — |
| 01/02 | 2002-01-01 | Yong-dae Jeong | Midfield - Central Midfield | Nagoya Grampus | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-06-30 | — | Resende | Return from loan | — | |
| 03/04 | 2004-06-01 | Kil-yong Lee | Attack | Bucheon SK | Transfer | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Almir | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Without Club | Transfer | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-14 | Hyun-ju Lee | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | FC Bayern II | Loan | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-08-09 | Hyun-ju Lee | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | FC Bayern II | Transfer | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-20 | Yong-hak Kim | Attack - Right Winger | Portimonense 23 | Loan | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Yong-hak Kim | Attack - Right Winger | Portimonense | Transfer | €800k |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-25 | Zeca | Attack - Centre-Forward | SD Taishan | Transfer | €1.85m |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Schwenck | Attack - Centre-Forward | Goiás | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2007-08-01 | Beom-seok Oh | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Yokohama FC | Loan | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Beom-seok Oh | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | KS Samara | Transfer | €750k |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-01 | Beom-seok Oh | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Retired | Transfer | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-01 | — | Gwangju Sangmu | Transfer | — | |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-08 | Soo-bin Lee | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Jeonbuk Hyundai | Loan | — |
| Nationality | Players | % of squad |
|---|---|---|
| Korea, South | 8 | 80% |
| Australia Greece | 1 | 10% |
| Brazil | 1 | 10% |
| Season | Competition |
|---|---|
| 24/25 | AFC Champions League |
| 23/24 | AFC Champions League |
| 2025 | K League 1 |
| 2025 | Korea Cup |
| 2024 | K League 1 |
| 2024 | Korea Cup |
| 2023 | K League 1 |
| 2023 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2023 | Korea Cup |
| 2022 | K League 1 |
| 2022 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2022 | Korea Cup |
| 2021 | K League 1 |
| 2021 | K League 1 Final B |
| 2021 | Korea Cup |
| 2020 | K League 1 |
| 2020 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2020 | Korea Cup |
| 2019 | K League 1 |
| 2019 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2019 | Korea Cup |
| 2018 | K League 1 |
| 2018 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2018 | Korea Cup |
| 2017 | K League 1 |
| 2017 | K League 1 Final B |
| 2017 | Korea Cup |
| 2016 | K League 1 |
| 2016 | K League 1 Final B |
| 2016 | Korea Cup |
| 2015 | K League 1 |
| 2015 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2015 | Korea Cup |
| 2014 | K League 1 |
| 2014 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2014 | Korea Cup |
| 2013 | K League 1 |
| 2013 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2013 | Korea Cup |
| 2012 | K League 1 Final A |
| 2012 | K League Classic |
| 2012 | Korea Cup |
| 2011 | K League Championship |
| 2011 | K League Classic |
| 2011 | K League Cup |
| 2011 | Korea Cup |
| 2010 | Club World Cup |
| 2010 | K League Classic |
| 2010 | K League Cup |
| 2010 | Korea Cup |
| Date | Comp | Stage | Home | Score | Away | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Gwangju | 2–1 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Ulsan HD | 5–4 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–1 | Suwon | D |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–2 | FC Seoul | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Jeju United | 2–1 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 0–2 | Ulsan HD | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 2–1 | Gangwon | W |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 2–1 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Daejeon Hana Citizen | 1–2 | Pohang Steelers | W |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–0 | Incheon United | W |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 0–3 | Gimcheon Sangmu | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–2 | Gimcheon Sangmu | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Gangwon | 1–0 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Seoul | 1–1 | Pohang Steelers | D |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–2 | Daegu | L |
| 2024-03-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–1 | Suwon | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Gwangju | 0–1 | Pohang Steelers | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–1 | Suwon | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Suwon | 1–0 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 3–1 | Daegu | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–1 | Jeju United | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Ulsan HD | 1–0 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–0 | Gwangju | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Daegu | 3–3 | Pohang Steelers | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Daejeon Hana Citizen | 1–2 | Pohang Steelers | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Gimcheon Sangmu | 3–1 | Pohang Steelers | L |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–1 | Daejeon Hana Citizen | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 2–1 | Ulsan HD | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 0–0 | Incheon United | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Seoul | 2–4 | Pohang Steelers | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Jeju United | 0–2 | Pohang Steelers | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Gangwon | 2–4 | Pohang Steelers | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Incheon United | 1–3 | Pohang Steelers | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 0–0 | Gimcheon Sangmu | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 1–0 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 2–0 | Gangwon | W |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 1–1 | Pohang Steelers | D |
| 2023-11-01 | RSK1 | REGULAR SEASON | Pohang Steelers | 2–2 | FC Seoul | D |
Aggregated from 38 completed matches across all competitions in season 2024.
Record
14W-11D-13L
1.39 pts/game
Goals scored
53
1.39 per match
Goals conceded
50
1.32 per match
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
8
21% of matches
Failed to score
7
18% of matches
Home vs Away
Home record
7W-8D-5L
22-21 goals
Away record
7W-3D-8L
31-29 goals
Highlights
Biggest win
3–1
Pohang Steelers vs Daegu · Nov 1, 2023
Heaviest loss
0–3
Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Sangmu · Mar 1, 2024
Affiliated B-teams, reserve squads and youth/development teams.
| Player | Pos | Nat | Mat | Min | G | A | G+A | Pen | YC | RC | G/90 | A/90 | G+A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-jae Hwang |
Goalkeeper |  Korea, South |
3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| In-sung Kim |
Attack - Left Winger | Korea, South |
5 | 252 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Wanderson |
Attack - Left Winger |  Brazil |
5 | 199 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.90 | 0.45 | 1.36 |
 Chan-hee Han |
Midfield - Central Midfield | Korea, South |
6 | 153 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.18 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
 Jae-hee Jeong |
Attack - Right Winger | Korea, South |
4 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.78 | 1.78 | 3.56 |
 Sang-gi Min |
Defender - Centre-Back | Korea, South |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sung-dong Paik |
Attack - Left Winger | Korea, South |
5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Yong-jun Heo |
Attack - Centre-Forward | Korea, South |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Aspropotamitis |
Defender - Centre-Back | Australia Greece | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jong-woo Kim |
Midfield - Central Midfield | Korea, South |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Gyu-hyeong Kim |
Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Korea, South |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Tae-seok Lee |
Defender - Left-Back | Korea, South |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dong-hee Lee |
Defender - Centre-Back | Korea, South |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jeong-won Eo |
Defender - Right-Back | Korea, South |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
 Myung-jun Kim |
Attack - Centre-Forward | Korea, South |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently asked about Pohang Steelers
What is Pohang Steelers?
Pohang Steelers is a professional football club based in Korea, South, competing in K League 1.
How many players are in Pohang Steelers's squad?
Pohang Steelers currently has 10 players in the first-team squad in our database.
What league does Pohang Steelers play in?
Pohang Steelers plays in K League 1.
When was Pohang Steelers founded?
Pohang Steelers was founded in 1973.