2009 K League


The 2009 edition of the K League was the 27th since its establishment in 1983.
Suwon Samsung Bluewings were the defending champions, having won their fourth title the previous season. The season began on March 7, 2009. A total of 15 teams contested the league, including newly formed Gangwon FC.

K-League Clubs, 2009

Managerial changes

League standing

Positions by matchday

Results

Top scorers

Regular season

Championship

RankScorerClubGoalsMatches
1 EninhoJeonbuk Hyundai Motors22
1 Mauricio MolinaSeongnam Ilhwa Chunma25
3 Jung Jo-GookFC Seoul11
3 Kim Min-SooIncheon United11
3 Lee Dong-GookJeonbuk Hyundai Motors12
3 Lee Gyu-RoChunnam Dragons12
3 Dženan RadončićSeongnam Ilhwa Chunma14
3 Kim Jin-YongSeongnam Ilhwa Chunma15

Stadia

Source:

Championship playoffs

First Round

Second Round

Semifinal

Final

1st leg
2nd leg

Awards

K-League Most Valuable Player

The K-League Most Valuable Player award was won by Lee Dong-gook.

K-League Rookie of the Year

The K-League Rookie of the Year award was won by Kim Young-hoo.

K-League Top Scorer

The K-League Top Scorer award was won by Lee Dong-gook.

K-League Top Assistor

The K-League Top Assistor award was won by Luiz.

K-League Best XI

Goalkeeper: Shin Hwa-yong
Defence: Kim Sang-sik, Hwang Jae-won, Kim Hyung-Il, Choi Hyo-jin
Midfield: Ki Sung-yong, Kim Jung-woo, Eninho, Choi Tae-uk
Attack: Lee Dong-gook, Denilson

K-League Manager of the Year

The K-League Manager of the Year award was won by Choi Kang-hee.

K-League Team of the Year

The K-League Team of the Year award was won by Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

K-League Youth Team of the Year

The K-League Team of the Year award was won by Gwangyang Jecheol High School.

K-League Fair Play Award

The K-League Fair Play award was won by Gangwon FC.

K-League Merit Award

The K-League Merit Award was won by Pohang Steelers.

K-League Special Award

goalkeeper Kim Young-Kwang and Gyeongnam goalkeeper Kim Byung-ji won the Special Award.

K-League Best Referee Award

K-League Best Referee Award was won by Choi Gwang-bo and K-League Best Assistant Referee Award was won by Won Chang-ho.

K-League Goal of the Year

striker Kim Dong-Chan won the K-League Goal of the Year award.

'FAN'tastic Player

The K-League 'FAN'tastic Player was won by Lee Dong-gook.