Kim Song-yong
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bengaluru FC | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2008 | Korea University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2011 | Kyoto Sanga | 33 | (4) |
| 2012 | Thespa Kusatsu | 39 | (3) |
| 2013 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 27 | (11) |
| 2013–2014 | Rangdajied United | 13 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | Royal Wahingdoh | 19 | (5) |
| 2015– | Bengaluru FC | 10 | (4) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007 | North Korea U23 | ||
| 2010– | North Korea | 3 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:58, 2 March 2016 (UTC). | |||
Kim Song-yong (Hangul: 김성용; hanja: 金成勇; born February 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese-born North Korean striker who currently plays for the Indian I-League club Bengaluru FC.[1]
Club career
Kim made his professional debut for Kyoto Sanga on 4 April 2009, coming on as a late substitute in a J. League Division 1 match against the Kashima Antlers.[2] He scored his first professional goal against Albirex Niigata on 22 August 2009, ensuring his club emerged as the winners of the match.[3] On 16 January 2013, it was announced that Kim Seng-Yong would be signing with Nakhon Ratchasima of Thailand.[4] On 25 November 2013, Kim signed for I-league debutant Rangdajied United for the remainder of the season.[5] Kim signed for Royal Wahingdoh for the 2014-15 I-League season, where he appeared 19 times and scored 5 times, helping his side finish a remarkable 3rd in the league.
Bengaluru FC
On 3 June 2015, Kim signed for Bengaluru FC on a 1-year deal.[6]
On 24 January Kim scored his first goal for Bengaluru by scoring a brace against Shillong Lajong[7]
International career
Kim was named as one of the North Korean squad for the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup.[8] He made a full international debut for North Korea on February 19, 2010 in the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup against Kyrgyzstan at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. He also played in a friendly match against South Africa in April 2010, prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[9]
Personal life
Born and raised in Japan, it was his family connections and pride that made up his mind to choose North Korea, after his ancestors, like many during the time of World War II, chose to stay behind in Japan following the war and came to be known as Zainichi Korean.His father, Kim Kwang-Ho, was the first Zainichi Korean footballer who was called up for senior Korea DPR national football team.[10]
External links
- Bengaluru FC Profile
- Kim Song-yong profile at Soccerway
References
- ↑ "Stats Centre: Kim Seong-Yong Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ↑ "Kashima Antlers vs Kyoto Sanga F.C. 2 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ↑ "Albirex Niigata vs. Kyoto Sanga F.C. 1 - 2". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ↑ Another Asian Signs
- ↑ http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/11/25/4430919/rangdajied-united-rope-in-kim-song-yong?ICID=SP_TS_4
- ↑ "Bengaluru FC sign strikers Kim Seng-Yong, Seiminlen Doungel". Zee News. 3 Jun 2015.
- ↑ http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/bengaluru-vs-shillong-lajong/2176884/report
- ↑ "サンガの金が北朝鮮代表に". 京都新聞. 14 January 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ↑ "South Africa vs. North Korea 0 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/160110/sports-football/article/song-bfc
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