South Korean Footballers
Retained List tracks 5 South Korean footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £311,466. Kim Min-jae currently leads as the highest-paid South Korean player at £230,769/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Min-jae | Bayern Munich | Defender | 29 | June 2028 | £230,769 |
| 2 | Hwang Ui-Jo | Free Agent | Forward | 34 | June 2025 | £38,000 |
| 3 | Yang Min-Hyeok | Tottenham Hotspur | Midfielder | 20 | June 2029 | £24,997 |
| 4 | Hyun-soo Jang | Free Agent | Defender | 35 | June 2024 | £16,700 |
| 5 | Kim Ji-soo | Brentford | Defender | 21 | June 2027 | £1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid South Korean footballer?
Kim Min-jae is the highest-paid South Korean footballer on Retained List, earning £230,769 per week at Bayern Munich.
How many South Korean players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 5 senior South Korean footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of South Korean players?
The 5 South Korean players in our database earn a combined £311,466 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £16,196,232.
Which clubs employ the most South Korean players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of South Korean players.
Does this list include dual-nationality South Korean players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.