Kim Do-keun facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kim Do-keun | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Chunnam Dragons | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1994 | Hanyang University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–2000 | Chunnam Dragons | 85 | (19) |
| 2000 | Verdy Kawasaki | 14 | (0) |
| 2001 | Cerezo Osaka | 13 | (0) |
| 2001–2005 | Chunnam Dragons | 74 | (4) |
| 2005 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 12 | (0) |
| 2006 | Gyeongnam FC | 14 | (0) |
| Total | 212 | (23) | |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1992 | South Korea U-23 | 6 | (0) |
| 1993–2003 | South Korea | 22 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2007 | Hanyang University (Coach) | ||
| 2008 | Gwangyang Jecheol High School (Coach) | ||
| 2009– | Chunnam Dragons Reserve (Coach) | ||
† Appearances (Goals). |
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| Kim Do-keun | |
| Hangul |
김도근
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|---|---|
| Hanja |
金都根
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| Revised Romanization | Kim Do-geun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim To-kŭn |
Kim Do-keun (born on March 2, 1972) is a former professional football player from South Korea. He played as a Midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. Kim Do-keun spent most of his playing career with the Chunnam Dragons club. He also represented the South Korea national football team and even played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. After retiring as a player, he became a coach. He is currently a reserve team coach for Chunnam Dragons.
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Kim Do-keun's Club Career
Kim Do-keun started his football journey at Hanyang University from 1991 to 1994. He then began his professional career in 1995.
Playing for Chunnam Dragons
Kim Do-keun played for Chunnam Dragons for many years. He was with the team from 1995 to 2000, and then again from 2001 to 2005. This shows how important he was to the club. During his time there, he played in many matches and scored goals for his team.
Playing in Japan
In 2000, Kim Do-keun moved to Japan to play for Verdy Kawasaki. He played 14 games for them. The next year, in 2001, he joined Cerezo Osaka and played 13 games before returning to South Korea.
Other Clubs
After his second period with Chunnam Dragons, Kim Do-keun also played for Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2005 and Gyeongnam FC in 2006 before he retired from playing.
Club Statistics Overview
Here's a look at Kim Do-keun's performance for his clubs. "Apps" means how many games he played, and "Goals" means how many goals he scored.
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Korea Republic | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Asia | Total | |||||||
| 1995 | Chunnam Dragons | K-League | 9 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | 29 | 9 | ? | ? | 7 | 1 | — | |||||
| 1997 | 9 | 2 | ? | ? | 12 | 5 | — | |||||
| 1998 | 18 | 6 | ? | ? | 2 | 0 | ? | ? | ||||
| 1999 | 18 | 2 | ? | ? | 7 | 0 | ? | ? | ||||
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | ? | ? | 9 | 5 | — | |||||
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Asia | Total | |||||||
| 2000 | Verdy Kawasaki | J1 League | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | 20 | 1 | |
| 2001 | Cerezo Osaka | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| Korea Republic | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Asia | Total | |||||||
| 2001 | Chunnam Dragons | K-League | 3 | 0 | ? | ? | 0 | 0 | — | |||
| 2002 | 25 | 3 | ? | ? | 5 | 0 | — | |||||
| 2003 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 0 | - | — | 45 | 1 | ||||
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2005 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ? | ? | |||
| 2006 | Gyeongnam FC | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | — | 26 | 0 | ||
| Country | Korea Republic | 185 | 23 | 56 | 11 | |||||||
| Japan | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | 35 | 1 | |||
| Total | 212 | 23 | ||||||||||
Kim Do-keun's National Team Career
Kim Do-keun also played for the South Korea national football team. This is a big honor for any player, as it means they are among the best in their country.
South Korea U-23 Team
He first played for the South Korea Under-23 team in 1992. This team is for younger players who are still developing their skills.
Senior National Team
From 1993 to 2003, Kim Do-keun played for the main South Korea national team. He played in 22 matches and scored 1 goal for his country.
1998 FIFA World Cup
One of the highlights of his career was participating in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world, where countries compete for the championship.
National Team Statistics Overview
Here are his appearances and goals for the national team:
| Korea Republic national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 1 |
International Goals
Kim Do-keun scored one goal for the South Korea national team. Here's when it happened:
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 August 1997 | Seoul, South Korea |  Brazil |
1 goal | 1–2 | Friendly match |
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Kim Do-keun became a football coach. He has coached at different levels, including:
- Hanyang University (Coach) in 2007
- Gwangyang Jecheol High School (Coach) in 2008
- Chunnam Dragons Reserve (Coach) from 2009 onwards
He continues to share his experience and knowledge with younger players as a coach.
See also
In Spanish: Kim Do-keun para niños
