Midfielder · South Korea
FC AnyangClubs
| Club | Seasons | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Anyang | 2025/26 – 2026/27 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| Suwon Bluewings | 2023/24 – 2024/25 | 27 | 1 | — |
| South Korea | 2010 – 2022 | 37 | 4 | — |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 2016/17 – 2022/23 | 171 | 21 | 17 |
| Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2019/20 | 43 | 13 | 2 |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 2017/18 – 2018/19 | 45 | 2 | 3 |
| Matsumoto Yamaga | 2015/16 | 6 | 0 | — |
| Cardiff | 2012/13 – 2014/15 | 64 | 3 | — |
| Wigan | 2014/15 | 18 | 2 | — |
| Cerezo Osaka | 2010/11 – 2012/13 | 52 | 19 | — |
| Korea Republic U23 | 2010 – 2012 | 12 | 3 | — |
| Oita Trinita | 2010/11 | 27 | 8 | — |
| Korea Republic U20 | 2009 | 4 | 2 | — |
Suwon Bluewings
South Korea
Jeonbuk Motors
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Kashiwa Reysol
Matsumoto Yamaga
Cardiff
Wigan
Cerezo Osaka
Oita TrinitaTransfers
| Date | From | To | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | Jeonbuk Motors | Suwon Bluewings | — |
| 5 Jan 2020 | Kashiwa Reysol | Jeonbuk Motors | — |
| 1 Jan 2019 | Kashiwa Reysol | Ulsan Hyundai FC | Loan |
| 3 Jan 2016 | Matsumoto Yamaga | Jeonbuk Motors | — |
| 1 Jul 2015 | Wigan | Matsumoto Yamaga | — |
| 6 Feb 2015 | Cardiff | Wigan | Free |
| 30 Jul 2012 | Cerezo Osaka | Cardiff | € 3M |
| 1 Jan 2010 | Cerezo Osaka | Oita Trinita | Loan |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Suwon Bluewings | FC Anyang | Transfer |
Season by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Apps | Starts | Min | Goals | Assists | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | K League 1 | FC Anyang | 12 | 3 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.03 |
| 2025/26 | FA Cup | FC Anyang | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025/26 | K League 1 | FC Anyang | 19 | 7 | 287 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.85 |
| 2024/25 | K League 2 | Suwon Bluewings | 14 | 9 | 622 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023/24 | K League 1 | Suwon Bluewings | 12 | 10 | 478 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6.59 |
| 2023/24 | FA Cup | Suwon Bluewings | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022/23 | K League 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 25 | 9 | 1479 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6.90 |
| 2022/23 | FA Cup | Jeonbuk Motors | 4 | 1 | 201 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022/23 | AFC Champions League | Jeonbuk Motors | 9 | 5 | 481 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.84 |
| 2021/22 | K League 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 32 | 20 | 1882 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7.04 |
| 2021/22 | AFC Champions League | Jeonbuk Motors | 7 | 4 | 356 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.91 |
| 2020/21 | K League 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 25 | 20 | 1742 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| 2020/21 | FA Cup | Jeonbuk Motors | 4 | 4 | 343 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020/21 | AFC Champions League | Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 5 | 431 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019/20 | K League 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 35 | 31 | 2928 | 13 | — | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2019/20 | AFC Champions League | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 8 | 7 | 671 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.79 |
| 2019 | EAFF E-1 Football Championship | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 85 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | Friendlies | South Korea | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018/19 | J1 League | Kashiwa Reysol | 23 | 21 | 1879 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.04 |
| 2018/19 | J-League Cup | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | 2 | 130 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018/19 | AFC Champions League | Kashiwa Reysol | 5 | 5 | 440 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 7.28 |
| 2018 | World Cup - Qualification Asia | South Korea | 2 | 1 | 77 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017/18 | J1 League | Kashiwa Reysol | 13 | 11 | 1025 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6.95 |
| 2017/18 | K League 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 15 | 15 | 1331 | 3 | — | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2017/18 | Emperor Cup | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | 2 | 210 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | Friendlies | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016/17 | K League 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 29 | 29 | 2539 | 4 | — | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2016/17 | Korea Cup | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016/17 | FIFA Intercontinental Cup | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 | 2 | 180 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016/17 | Club Friendlies | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 | 1 | 61 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016/17 | AFC Champions League | Jeonbuk Motors | 11 | 11 | 865 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.03 |
| 2016 | Friendlies | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 90 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015/16 | J1 League | Matsumoto Yamaga | 6 | 6 | 435 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | Friendlies | South Korea | 2 | 1 | 96 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2014/15 | Championship | Wigan | 18 | 17 | 1442 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2014/15 | Championship | Cardiff | 2 | 2 | 136 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014/15 | League Cup | Cardiff | 3 | 3 | 182 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | AFC World Cup Qualifiers | South Korea | 6 | 5 | 425 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | World Cup | South Korea | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | Friendlies | South Korea | 3 | 0 | 73 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013/14 | Premier League | Cardiff | 28 | 21 | 1678 | 1 | — | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2013/14 | FA Cup | Cardiff | 3 | 2 | 181 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | Friendlies | South Korea | 7 | 3 | 340 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012/13 | Championship | Cardiff | 28 | 20 | 1639 | 2 | — | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2012/13 | J1 League | Cerezo Osaka | 15 | 15 | 1334 | 7 | — | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2012/13 | J-League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 3 | 260 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | Olympics Men | Korea Republic U23 | 5 | 5 | 421 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | Friendlies | South Korea | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011/12 | J1 League | Cerezo Osaka | 26 | 24 | 2073 | 8 | — | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2011/12 | AFC Champions League Elite | Cerezo Osaka | 8 | 8 | 625 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | Friendlies | South Korea | 2 | 1 | 94 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010/11 | J2 League | Oita Trinita | 27 | 25 | 2209 | 8 | — | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | EAFF E-1 Football Championship | South Korea | 2 | 2 | 177 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | Asian Games | Korea Republic U23 | 7 | 7 | 633 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | Friendlies | South Korea | 6 | 2 | 167 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | FIFA U20 World Cup | Korea Republic U20 | 4 | 4 | 360 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | — |
Availability history
No injuries or suspensions recorded.
Trophies
| Competition | Season | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Championship (England) | 2012/2013 | Winner |
| K League 1 (Korea Republic) | 2021 | Winner |
| K League 1 (Korea Republic) | 2020 | Winner |
| K League 1 (Korea Republic) | 2022 | 2nd Place |
| K League 1 (Korea Republic) | 2019 | 2nd Place |
| K League 1 (Korea Republic) | 2016 | 2nd Place |
| Korea Cup (Korea Republic) | 2022 | Winner |
| Korea Cup (Korea Republic) | 2020 | Winner |
| EAFF E-1 Football Championship (Asia) | 2018/2019 | Winner |
| EAFF E-1 Football Championship (Asia) | 2009/2010 | 2nd Place |
| AFC Champions League Elite (Asia) | 2016 | Winner |