The 29-year-old Suwon Samsung midfielder is an integral part of Dick Advocaat's plans and has already won over 60 caps for his country. He is a regular in South Korea's three-man midfield but plays with no frills, preferring to destroy opponents' moves rather than constructing attacks for his own side. Kim has represented his country at every level from Under-19 upwards and is regarded in his homeland as the country's most popular footballer.