South Korea HubFour South Korea national football team players have been named in the AFC Best XI. Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae were included in the team announced by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) on January 15.
The Best Players in Asia
This is great news for Korean football fans. Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae have all been named as the best players in Asia.
Success of Korean Football
These players have contributed greatly to the success of Korean football. The Korean national team reached the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Cup and is currently in a good position in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup qualifiers.
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Son Heung-min | Tottenham | 17 goals 10 assists |
| Hwang Hee-chan | Wolverhampton | 12 goals 2 assists |
| Lee Kang-in | Paris Saint-Germain | 4 trophies |
| Kim Min-jae | Bayern Munich | started every match |
Future Plans
The Korean national team needs to continue performing well. The players are doing well in their clubs. Son Heung-min has scored 6 goals and 6 assists for Tottenham, and Hwang Hee-chan has scored 2 goals for Wolverhampton.
Japan's Strong Performance
Japan has 6 players in the AFC Best XI. Kaoru Mitoma, Daichi Kamada, and Takefusa Kubo have shown Japan's strong performance.
