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 | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder, winger | |||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| 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– | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 25 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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Honours
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† Appearances (Goals). |
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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 October 6, 1989) is a talented South Korean professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder for the Korean club Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Kim is known for his skill and vision on the field. He has played for many clubs around the world, including teams in Japan, England, and South Korea. He has also proudly represented his country, South Korea, in major international tournaments.
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Club Career Highlights
Playing in Japan
In 2010, Kim Bo-kyung started his professional career in Japan. He joined J1 League team Cerezo Osaka. First, he was loaned to J. League Division 2 side Oita Trinita for a season. After that, he returned to Cerezo Osaka.
Kim became a very important player for Cerezo Osaka. In 2011, he scored 8 goals for the team. The next year, in 2012, he continued to play well. He scored 7 goals in just 15 matches. When he left to play in the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was one of the top goal scorers in the J1 League.
Time with Cardiff City
On July 10, 2012, Kim made a big move to Europe. He signed a three-year contract with Cardiff City. This team plays in the Championship in Wales, which is part of the English football system. The transfer fee was about £2.5 million.
Kim played his first game for Cardiff on September 18. He helped his team win 2–0 against Millwall. His first goal for Cardiff came on December 7. It was in a big 4–1 win against Blackburn Rovers.
A very exciting moment came on April 17, 2013. Cardiff City won the Championship title! This meant they were promoted to the Premier League, which is the top football league in England. Kim became the 12th Korean player to play in the Premier League. He even scored his first Premier League goal against famous team Manchester United on November 24, 2013. His goal in injury time helped Cardiff get a 2–2 draw.
Kim left Cardiff City in January 2015.
Later Club Teams
After Cardiff, Kim joined Wigan Athletic for a short time in 2015. He then returned to Japan to play for Matsumoto Yamaga.
In 2016, Kim came back to South Korea. He joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. He played very well for them. At the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup, he scored goals against Club America and Mamelodi FC. He also helped Jeonbuk win the AFC Champions League in 2016.
Later, he played for Kashiwa Reysol in Japan. In 2019, he was loaned to Ulsan Hyundai. He then returned to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors from 2020 to 2022. Currently, he plays for Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
International Career
Kim Bo-kyung has played for South Korea at different levels. His international journey began in 2009 with the South Korea U-20 team. He scored 2 goals in 4 matches at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
He made his first appearance for the senior South Korea team in 2010. This was in a friendly match against Zambia. He also played in the 2010 World Cup that year. Kim scored his first goals for the national team on June 12, 2012. He scored twice in a World Cup qualifying match against Lebanon.
Kim was a key player for South Korea at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He helped his team win the bronze medal! He scored an amazing winning goal against Switzerland. This goal helped South Korea move forward in the tournament. His great performances earned him a spot in the team of the tournament.
Achievements and Awards
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Club Honours
- Cardiff City
- Football League Championship: 2012–13 (Promoted to Premier League)
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- AFC Champions League: 2016
- K League 1 (2): 2020, 2021
- KFA Cup: 2020
Country Honours
- 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
- K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 2019
- K League 1 top assist provider: 2021
See also
In Spanish: Kim Bo-kyung para niños
