Kim Geun-chol facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kim Geun-Chol | ||
| Date of birth | June 24, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Pai Chai University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002 | Júbilo Iwata | 0 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | Shonan Bellmare | 74 | (4) |
| 2005 | Daegu FC | 3 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | Gyeongnam FC | 55 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Busan I'Park | 28 | (2) |
| 2012 | Chunnam Dragons | 13 | (0) |
| 2013 | Gwangju FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | Shenyang Shenbei | 28 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | PTT Rayong | 24 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2003 | South Korea U-20 | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 December 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2009 |
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Kim Geun-Chol, born on June 24, 1983, is a talented footballer from South Korea. He is known for playing as a Centre Midfielder. He has played for many different teams throughout his career, including clubs in Japan, South Korea, China, and Thailand.
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Kim Geun-Chol's Football Journey
Kim Geun-Chol began his football career with a lot of promise. He was seen as one of the best young midfielders when he was starting out. He even had a friendly rivalry with another talented player, Kwon Jip, during their high school days.
Early Career in Japan
Kim Geun-Chol started his professional journey in Japan. In 2002, he joined Júbilo Iwata, a team in the top Japanese league, J1 League. He didn't play any official games for them that year.
The next year, in 2003, he moved to Shonan Bellmare. This team played in the J2 League, which is the second division in Japan. He played many games for them, appearing in 41 matches and scoring one goal in 2003. He continued with Shonan Bellmare in 2004, playing 33 more games and scoring three goals.
Playing in South Korea
After his time in Japan, Kim Geun-Chol returned to his home country, South Korea. In 2005, he joined Daegu FC, a team in the K-League. He played three games for them.
From 2006 to 2009, he played for Gyeongnam FC. This was a significant period for him, as he played 55 games and scored two goals for the club. He also helped the team achieve some notable results.
Later, he moved to Busan I'Park, where he played from 2010 to 2011. He appeared in 28 matches and scored two goals during his time there. In 2012, he played for Chunnam Dragons, where he featured in 13 games.
International Experience
Kim Geun-Chol also represented his country at a younger age. In 2003, he played for the South Korea U-20 squad. He played in four matches for the national youth team.
Later Career and Achievements
After playing in South Korea for many years, Kim Geun-Chol also had experiences playing in other countries. In 2013, he played for Shenyang Shenbei in China. Later, he joined PTT Rayong in the Thai Division 1 League in Thailand, where he played 24 games and scored 5 goals.
Throughout his career, Kim Geun-Chol helped his teams achieve some important milestones.
Club Honours
- At Gyeongnam FC
- Hauzen Cup third place: 1
- 2006
- Korean FA Cup runner-up: 1
- 2008
- Hauzen Cup third place: 1
