Kee-hee Kim

SEA

• #20 • Center Back

Kee-hee Kim

SEA

• #20 • Center Back

Nationality

Republic of Korea

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Jul 13, 1989 (37)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

172 lb

Club

Seattle Sounders

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

58.8

595/701

Impact score

6.5

228/701

Defender rank

141st

141/281

All rank

370th

370/701

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

249th/287 DEF

58.8

Passing

213th/287 DEF

62.3

1 V 1 Defending

201st/281 DEF

62.4

Aerial Duel

225th/281 DEF

Positioning

241st/284 DEF

59.2

Blocking

108th/283 DEF

71.8

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

146

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Seattle Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

TQL Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Seattle Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

May 9, 2026

On bench for San Diego clash

Kee-Hee (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's matchup versus San Diego.

Analysis: Kee-Hee has missed the first few months of the 2026 season, but he's at least an option for future games, increasing the squad's defensive depth behind Jackson Ragen and Alexander Roldan. The veteran had averaged 3.2 clearances and 1.1 interceptions per contest in 2025. However, it's unclear when he'll see minutes and whether he'll eventually move to a starting spot.

May 5, 2026

Could play soon

Kee-Hee (calf) appears to be ready for game action after returning to full training, Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports reports.

Analysis: Kee-Hee will aim to make a comeback off the bench after being sidelined for the first nine matches of the current MLS season. While he may eventually be an option, it might take a bit longer for him to oust either Jackson Ragen or Alexander Roldan from a starting spot. Prior to the injury, the Korean defender averaged 3.2 clearances and 1.1 interceptions per game in 2025.