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)
[edit]Cameroon
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]Egypt
[edit]Gambia
[edit]- Modou Barrow (2020–2022 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) ※ Dual citizen of Gambia and Sweden[a]
Ghana
[edit]- 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[b]
- Nana Boateng (2023–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Guinea
[edit]- Abdoul Salam Sow (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)
Guinea-Bissau
[edit]- Frédéric Mendy (2016 Ulsan Hyundai, 2017 Jeju United) ※ Dual citizen of Guinea-Bissau and France[c]
Mali
[edit]- Cheick Tidiani Dao (2002 Bucheon SK)
- Cheick Oumar Dabo (2002–2004 Bucheon SK)
Mauritius
[edit]- Geovanni Jeannot (1996–1997 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
Niger
[edit]- Olivier Bonnes (2016–2017 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Niger and France[d]
Nigeria
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Papa Oumar Coly (2001–2003 Daejeon Citizen)
Sierra Leone
[edit]- Mahmadu Alphajor Bah (1997–1998 Jeonnam Dragons)
South Africa
[edit]- Lars Veldwijk (2020 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2021–2023 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of South Africa and the Netherlands[e]
Togo
[edit]- Peniel Mlapa (2024–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)
Asia (AFC)
[edit]Australia
[edit]- 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)
- Henry Hore (2024–present Gangwon FC)
China
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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.[1]
Indonesia
[edit]- Pratama Arhan (2024–present Suwon FC)
Iran
[edit]- Khaled Shafiei (2017 FC Seoul)
Iraq
[edit]- 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[f]
- Jiloan Hamad (2019 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Irag and Sweden[g]
- Rebin Sulaka (2024 FC Seoul)
Japan
[edit]- 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 FC Seoul)
- Yuta Kamiya (2024 Gangwon FC)
- Kyohei Yoshino (2024–present Daegu FC)
Jordan
[edit]- Yazan Al-Arab (2024–present FC Seoul)
Korea DPR
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Éder (2017 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Palestine and Brazil[h]
Philippines
[edit]- Álvaro Silva (2015 Daejeon Citizen); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of the Philippines and Spain
Saudi Arabia
[edit]- Naji Majrashi (2011 Ulsan Hyundai)
Syria
[edit]- Hosam Aiesh (2023 FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Syria and Sweden
Tajikistan
[edit]- 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[i]
Thailand
[edit]- Piyapong Pue-on (1984–1986 Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso)
- Sasalak Haiprakhon (2021 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Uzbekistan
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Lương Xuân Trường (2016 Incheon United, 2017 Gangwon FC)
- Nguyễn Công Phượng (2019 Incheon United)
Europe (UEFA)
[edit]Albania
[edit]- Adnan Oçelli (1996 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
- Sokol Cikalleshi (2012 Incheon United)
- Jasir Asani (2023–present Gwangju FC)
Armenia
[edit]- Karapet Mikaelyan (1997 Bucheon SK)
Austria
[edit]- Richard Windbichler (2017–2018 Ulsan Hyundai, 2021 Seongnam FC)
- Lukas Hinterseer (2021 Ulsan Hyundai)
Azerbaijan
[edit]- Anton Kryvotsyuk (2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)
Belarus
[edit]Belgium
[edit]- Rubenilson Monteiro Ferreira (1997–1998 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma) ※ Dual citizen of Belgium and Brazil[j]
- 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
[edit]- 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[k]
- Ivan Medvid (2002–2003 Pohang Steelers) ※ Dual citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia[l]
- 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[m]
- 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[n]
- Irfan Hadžić (2024–present Gangwon FC)
Bulgaria
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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)
- Franko Kovačević (2024–present Gangwon FC)
Cyprus
[edit]- Valentinos Sielis (2017–2019 Gangwon FC); also played in K League 2
Czech Republic
[edit]- 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 (2023–2024 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Denmark
[edit]England
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Jukka Koskinen (1999 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
- Urho Nissilä (2022 Suwon FC)
France
[edit]- Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu (2008 Daejeon Citizen) ※ Dual citizen of France and Nigeria
- Kevin Hatchi (2009 FC Seoul)
- Jonathan Nanizayamo (2017 Gangwon FC)
Georgia
[edit]- Valeri Qazaishvili (2021–2023 Ulsan Hyundai)
- Beka Mikeltadze (2023–present Gwangju FC)
- Giorgi Arabidze (2024–present Ulsan HD)
Germany
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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 (2022–2024 Ulsan HD)
Italy
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Ēriks Pelcis (1999–2000 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
- Vladislavs Gutkovskis (2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)
Lithuania
[edit]- Rolandas Karčemarskas (2000–2002 Bucheon SK)
Moldova
[edit]- Boris Tropaneț (1996 Bucheon SK)
- Alexandru Popovici (2001 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
- Ion Testemițanu (2001, 2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
Montenegro
[edit]※ 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[o]
- Balša Sekulić (2022 Gangwon FC)
- Miloš Raičković (2022 Seongnam FC)
- Marko Tući (2023–present Gangwon FC)
Netherlands
[edit]- 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
[edit]※ 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
[edit]- Niall McGinn (2017 Gwangju FC)
Norway
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
- Ronaldo Tavares (2024–present FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe
Romania
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]※ 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
[edit]Spain
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Danijel Subotić (2017 Ulsan Hyundai)
Turkey
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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[p]
North America, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF)
[edit]Canada
[edit]- Doneil Henry (2020–2021 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
Costa Rica
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Mathias Coureur (2019 Seongnam FC) ※ Dual citizen of Martinique and France[q]
United States
[edit]- Jeff Yoo (2000 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2001 Bucheon SK)
- Mix Diskerud (2018–2019 Ulsan Hyundai) ※ Dual citizen of United States and Norway[r]
South America (CONMEBOL)
[edit]Argentina
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Juan Arce (2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
Brazil
[edit]- 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[h]
- 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 (2022–2024 Gangwon FC, 2024–present Jeju United)
- 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 (2023–2024 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 (2023–2024 Daegu FC, 2024–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)
- Vitor Gabriel (2023–present Gangwon FC)
- Welinton Júnior (2023–2024 Gangwon FC)
- Yago Cariello (2023–2024 Gangwon FC, 2024–present Ulsan HD)
- Werik Popó (2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
- Jorge Luiz (2024–present Pohang Steelers); also played in K League 2
- Kelvin (2024 Ulsan HD, 2024–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)
- 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)
- Farley Rosa (2024 Daejeon Hana Citizen)
- Lucas Silva (2024–present FC Seoul)
Chile
[edit]- Jose Villanueva (2007 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
- Hugo Droguett (2012 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2014 Jeju United)
- Josepablo Monreal (2024–present Suwon FC)
Colombia
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Energio Díaz (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)
Paraguay
[edit]- José Ortigoza (2010 Ulsan Hyundai)
Uruguay
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ Modou Barrow's listed country in the K League player registration is Sweden.
- ^ Derek Asamoah's listed country in the K League player registration is the United Kingdom.
- ^ Frédéric Mendy's listed country in the K League player registration is France.
- ^ Olivier Bonnes's listed country in the K League player registration is France.
- ^ Lars Veldwijk's listed country in the K League player registration is the Netherlands.
- ^ Ali Abbas Al-Hilfi's listed country in the K League player registration is Australia.
- ^ Jiloan Hamad's listed country in the K League player registration is Sweden.
- ^ a b Registered with Palestinian nationality until 2017, and with Brazilian nationality since 2018.
- ^ Vitaliy Parakhnevych's listed country in the K League player registration is Ukraine.
- ^ Rubenilson Monteiro Ferreira's listed country in the K League player registration is Brazil.
- ^ Jasmin Mujdža's listed country in the K League player registration is Croatia.
- ^ Ivan Medvid's listed country in the K League player registration is Croatia.
- ^ Gordan Bunoza's listed country in the K League player registration is Croatia.
- ^ Mario Kvesić's listed country in the K League player registration is Croatia.
- ^ Dino Islamović's listed country in the K League player registration is Sweden.
- ^ Borys Tashchy's listed country in the K League player registration is Bulgaria.
- ^ Mathias Coureur's listed country in the K League player registration is France.
- ^ Mix Diskerud's listed country in the K League player registration is Norway.