K League Lifts 26-Year Ban on Foreign Goalkeepers

Yukesh Kirib ProfieYukesh ChaudharyFootball3 months ago316 Views

South Korea’s top football league, the K League, has officially ended its 26-year-long ban on foreign goalkeepers.

Starting from the 2026 season, foreign goalkeepers will now be allowed to play in the K League.

The rule was first introduced in 1999, allowing only Korean goalkeepers in league matches. At that time, the league had just 10 professional clubs, and the rule aimed to protect and promote local talent.

However, following a recent board meeting in Seoul, the K League issued a statement announcing the end of the restriction. With the league now expanded to 26 professional clubs across the top two divisions, there is room for foreign goalkeepers as well.

In modern football, most clubs maintain three to four goalkeepers in their squad. Officials also expressed concern over the shortage of experienced goalkeepers in the country.

With this decision, the K League is now aligned with other major Asian leagues such as Japan’s J League, Saudi Pro League, and the Chinese Super League, where foreign goalkeepers are already allowed.

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