# 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)
### Cameroon

* 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 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)
* Émile Mbamba (2009 Daegu FC)

### DR Congo

* 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 (2023–2024 Incheon United)

### Egypt

* Mohamed Azima (1996 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)

### Gambia

* Modou Barrow (2020–2022 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) ※ Dual citizen of Gambia and Sweden

### Ghana

* 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
* Nana Boateng (2023–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)

### Guinea

* Abdoul Salam Sow (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)

### Guinea-Bissau

* Frédéric Mendy (2016 Ulsan Hyundai, 2017 Jeju United) ※ Dual citizen of Guinea-Bissau and France
* Romário Baldé (2025–present Gangwon FC) ※ Dual citizen of Guinea-Bissau and Portugal

### Ivory Coast

* Jean-Marc Benie (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
* Loukou Auguste (2000 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

### Mali

* Cheick Tidiani Dao (2002 Bucheon SK)
* Cheick Oumar Dabo (2002–2004 Bucheon SK)

### Mauritius

* Giovanni Jeannot (1996–1997 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)

### Niger

* Olivier Bonnes (2016–2017 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Niger and France

### Nigeria

* Alex Agbo (1997 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)
* Ajibade Babalade (1997 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
* Victor Shaka (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

* Papa Oumar Coly (2001–2003 Daejeon Citizen)

### Sierra Leone

* Mahmadu Alphajor Bah (1997–1998 Jeonnam Dragons)

### South Africa

* Lars Veldwijk (2020 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2021–2023 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of South Africa and the Netherlands

### Togo

* Peniel Mlapa (2024 Daejeon Hana Citizen); also played in K League 2

## Asia (AFC)
### Australia

* 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 (2021–2024 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 Gwangju FC)
* Henry Hore (2024 Gangwon FC)

### China

* 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

* Rodrigo (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.

### Indonesia

* Pratama Arhan (2024 Suwon FC)

### Iran

* Khaled Shafiei (2017 FC Seoul)

### Iraq

* 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
* Jiloan Hamad (2019 Incheon United) ※ Dual citizen of Irag and Sweden
* Rebin Sulaka (2024 FC Seoul)

### Japan

* 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 (2023–2024 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

* Yazan Al-Arab (2024–present FC Seoul)

### Korea DPR

* 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, 2024 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2
* Ri Yong-jik (2025–present FC Anyang); also played in K League 2

### Palestine

* Éder (2017 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Palestine and Brazil

### Philippines

* Álvaro Silva (2015 Daejeon Citizen); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of the Philippines and Spain

### Saudi Arabia

* Naji Majrashi (2011 Ulsan Hyundai)

### Syria

* Hosam Aiesh (2023 FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Syria and Sweden
* Pablo Sabbag (2025–present Suwon FC) ※ Dual citizen of Syria and Colombia

### Tajikistan

* 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

### Thailand

* Piyapong Pue-on (1984–1986 Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso)
* Sasalak Haiprakhon (2021 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)

### Uzbekistan

* 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

* Lương Xuân Trường (2016 Incheon United, 2017 Gangwon FC)
* Nguyễn Công Phượng (2019 Incheon United)

## Europe (UEFA)
### Albania

* Adnan Oçelli (1996 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
* Sokol Cikalleshi (2012 Incheon United)
* Jasir Asani (2023–present Gwangju FC)
* Eljon Sota (2024 Suwon FC)

### Armenia

* Karapet Mikaelyan (1997 Bucheon SK)

### Austria

* Richard Windbichler (2017–2018 Ulsan Hyundai, 2021 Seongnam FC)
* Lukas Hinterseer (2021 Ulsan Hyundai)

### Azerbaijan

* Anton Kryvotsyuk (2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)

### Belarus

* Valery Vyalichka (1996 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma)

### Belgium

* Rubenilson Monteiro Ferreira (1997–1998 Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma) ※ Dual citizen of Belgium and Brazil
* 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

* 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
* Ivan Medvid (2002–2003 Pohang Steelers) ※ Dual citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
* 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
* 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
* Irfan Hadžić (2024 Gangwon FC)

### Bulgaria

* 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

* 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)
* Mario Ćuže (2025–present Gangwon FC)
* Marko Dugandžić (2025–present FC Seoul)

### Cyprus

* Valentinos Sielis (2017–2019 Gangwon FC); also played in K League 2

### Czech Republic

* 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

* Henrik Jørgensen (1996 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
* Sebastian Grønning (2022 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)

### England

* 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

* Jukka Koskinen (1999 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
* Urho Nissilä (2022 Suwon FC)

### France

* Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu (2008 Daejeon Citizen) ※ Dual citizen of France and Nigeria
* Kevin Hatchi (2009 FC Seoul)
* Jonathan Nanizayamo (2017 Gangwon FC)
* Leroy Abanda (2025–present Suwon FC) ※ Dual citizen of France and Cameroon

### Georgia

* Valeri Qazaishvili (2021–2023 Ulsan Hyundai)
* Beka Mikeltadze (2023–2024 Gwangju FC)
* Giorgi Arabidze (2024–present Ulsan HD)

### Germany

* 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, 2022–2024 FC Seoul); also played in K League 2 ※ Dual citizen of Germany and Russia
* Igor Jovanović (2020 Seongnam FC) ※ Dual citizen of Germany and Croatia

### Hungary

* 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

* 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
* Andrea Compagno (2025–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)

### Latvia

* Ēriks Pelcis (1999–2000 Anyang LG Cheetahs)
* Vladislavs Gutkovskis (2023–present Daejeon Hana Citizen)

### Lithuania

* Rolandas Karčemarskas (2000–2002 Bucheon SK)

### Moldova

* Boris Tropaneț (1996 Bucheon SK)
* Alexandru Popovici (2001 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)
* Ion Testemițanu (2001, 2004 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

### Montenegro

※ 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
* Balša Sekulić (2022 Gangwon FC)
* Miloš Raičković (2022 Seongnam FC)
* Marko Tući (2023–present Gangwon FC)

### Netherlands

* 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 Gwangju FC)
* Thomas Oude Kotte (2025–present FC Anyang)

### North Macedonia

※ 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

* Niall McGinn (2017 Gwangju FC)

### Norway

* Jon Olav Hjelde (2003 Busan I'Cons)
* Bjørn Maars Johnsen (2020 Ulsan Hyundai, 2023 FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Norway and the United States
* Mohamed Ofkir (2025–present Suwon FC)

### Poland

* 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

* 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 FC Seoul) ※ Dual citizen of Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe

### Romania

* 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

* 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

※ 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

* Sebastjan Cimirotič (2005 Incheon United)

### Spain

* 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

* 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

* Danijel Subotić (2017 Ulsan Hyundai)

### Turkey

* 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

* 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

## North America, Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF)
### Canada

* Doneil Henry (2020–2021 Suwon Samsung Bluewings)

### Costa Rica

* 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

* Mathias Coureur (2019 Seongnam FC) ※ Dual citizen of Martinique and France

### United States

* Jeff Yoo (2000 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, 2001 Bucheon SK)
* Mix Diskerud (2018–2019 Ulsan Hyundai) ※ Dual citizen of United States and Norway

## South America (CONMEBOL)
### Argentina

* 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

* Juan Arce (2008 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma)

### Brazil

* 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
* 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 & 2025–present Gwangju FC, 2023–2024 Jeju United); also played in K League 2
* Gabriel Barbosa (2021 FC Seoul)
* Barros Tardeli (2021 Suwon FC)
* Bruno Lamas (2021–2022 & 2025–present 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 Jeju United); also played in K League 2
* Rodrigo Bassani (2023 Suwon Samsung Bluewings); also played in K League 2
* Marcos Serrato (2023 Daegu FC)
* Lucas Barcellos (2023–2024 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 Gwangju FC)
* Sandro Lima (2023 Gwangju FC); also played in K League 2
* Yuri (2023–present Jeju SK)
* 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 Ulsan HD)
* Matheus Trindade (2024 Suwon FC)
* Andrigo (2024–present Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors); also played in K League 2
* Marcus Vinicius (2024 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
* Anderson Oliveira (2024–present Suwon FC)
* Italo (2024–present Jeju SK)
* Tales (2024 Jeju United); also played in K League 2
* Farley Rosa (2024 Daejeon Hana Citizen)
* Caio Marcelo (2024–present Daegu FC)
* Bruno Oliveira (2024–present Gwangju FC)
* Gabriel Tigrão (2024–present Gwangju FC)
* João Magno (2024–present Gwangju FC)
* Lucas Silva (2024–present FC Seoul)
* Juninho Rocha (2025–present Pohang Steelers); also played in K League 2
* Bruno Mota (2025–present FC Anyang); also played in K League 2
* Eduardo (2025–present FC Anyang)
* Matheus Oliveira (2025–present FC Anyang); also played in K League 2
* Yago (2025–present FC Anyang); also played in K League 2

### Chile

* Jose Villanueva (2007 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i)
* Hugo Droguett (2012 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2014 Jeju United)
* Josepablo Monreal (2024 Suwon FC); also played in K League 2

### Colombia

* 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

* Energio Díaz (1996 Jeonnam Dragons)

### Paraguay

* José Ortigoza (2010 Ulsan Hyundai)

### Uruguay

* 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)

### Venezuela

* Matías Lacava (2025–present Ulsan HD)