Kim Bo-kyung facts for kids
Kim playing for Cardiff City in 2013
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| Full name | Kim Bo-kyung | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 6 October 1989 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gurye, Jeonnam, South Korea | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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FC Anyang | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Hongik University | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Cerezo Osaka | 41 | (15) | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | → Oita Trinita (loan) | 27 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2015 | Cardiff City | 58 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | Wigan Athletic | 18 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 44 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Kashiwa Reysol | 36 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | → Ulsan Hyundai (loan) | 35 | (13) | |||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 82 | (10) | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 37 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2025- | FC Anyang | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | South Korea U-20 | 21 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2012 | South Korea U-23 | 22 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | South Korea Universiade | 6 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2019 | South Korea | 38 | (4) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 December 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 December 2019 |
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| Kim Bo-kyung | |
| Hangul |
김보경
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| Hanja |
金甫炅
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Bo-gyeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Pogyŏng |
Kim Bo-kyung (Hangul: 김보경; born 6 October 1989) is a South Korean football player. He plays as a midfielder for the Korean club FC Anyang. A midfielder is a player who helps both in defense and attack on the field.
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Kim's Club Football Journey
Playing for Cerezo Osaka
Kim Bo-kyung started his club career in 2010 with Cerezo Osaka. This team plays in Japan's top football league, the J1 League. He first played on loan for Oita Trinita in 2010, then came back to Cerezo Osaka.
In 2011, he scored 8 goals for Cerezo Osaka. In 2012, he continued to be a very important player for the team. He scored 7 goals in 15 matches. When he left the team to play in the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was one of the top goal scorers in the J1 League.
Time with Cardiff City
On 10 July 2012, Kim's team, Cerezo Osaka, started talking with Cardiff City. Cardiff City is a Welsh team that plays in the Championship in England. They agreed on a transfer fee of about £2.5 million.
Kim officially joined Cardiff City on 27 July 2012, signing a three-year contract. He played his first game for Cardiff on 18 September. His first start was on 27 October in a big 4–0 win. Kim scored his first goal for Cardiff on 7 December. His second goal helped Cardiff win 2–1 on 19 January.
On 17 April 2013, Cardiff City won the Championship title. This meant they were promoted to the Premier League, which is the highest football league in England. Kim became the 12th player from Korea to play in the Premier League. He scored his first Premier League goal against Manchester United on 24 November 2013. This goal was a header in injury time that helped his team get a 2–2 draw.
Kim's contract with Cardiff City ended on 24 January 2015.
Other Clubs Kim Played For
After Cardiff City, Kim joined Wigan Athletic on 6 February 2015. He played for them until the end of the 2014–15 season.
Later, he played for Matsumoto Yamaga in Japan. In 2016, he moved to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in South Korea. At the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup, Kim scored goals against America and Mamelodi FC. He also played for Kashiwa Reysol and Ulsan Hyundai before returning to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. As of 2025, he plays for FC Anyang.
Kim's International Career
Kim's international career started in 2009 with the South Korea U-20 team. He played in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and scored 2 goals in 4 matches. After that, he was chosen to play for the South Korea U-23 team.
On 9 January 2010, Kim played his first game for the main South Korea national team. He also played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup that year. He scored his first two goals for South Korea on 12 June 2012, during a World Cup qualifying match.
Kim was part of the South Korea team for the 2012 Summer Olympics. He helped his team win the bronze medal. He scored the winning goal against Switzerland, which helped his team move forward in the tournament. He was also recognized as one of the best players in the tournament.
Awards and Achievements
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Club Achievements
- Cardiff City
- Football League Championship: 2012–13 (This means his team won the league title.)
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- AFC Champions League: 2016 (This is a major club competition in Asia.)
- K League 1 (2): 2020, 2021 (His team won the top Korean league twice.)
- KFA Cup: 2020 (His team won a major cup competition in Korea.)
Country Achievements
- South Korea U-23
- Asian Games bronze medal: 2010
- Summer Olympics bronze medal: 2012
- South Korea
- EAFF E-1 Football Championship: 2019
Individual Awards
- K League 1 Best XI: 2019 (He was chosen as one of the best players in the league.)
- K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 2019 (He was named the most valuable player in the league.)
- K League 1 top assist provider: 2021 (He made the most assists, helping his teammates score goals.)
See also
In Spanish: Kim Bo-kyung para niños
