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Kim Hyun
Personal information
Full name Kim Hyun
Date of birth (1993-05-03) 3 May 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth South Korea
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Tochigi SC
Number 47
Youth career
Youngsaeng High School (Jeonbuk U-18)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Jeonbuk Hyundai 9 (1)
2013 Seongnam Ilhwa (loan) 4 (0)
2014– Jeju United 65 (5)
2016 Seongnam FC (loan) 15 (3)
2017–2018 → Asan Mugunghwa (army) 23 (5)
2019– Tochigi SC
National team
2011–2013 South Korea U-20 23 (4)
2013–2016 South Korea U-23 29 (3)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 January 2018.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 November 2016

Kim Hyun (born on May 3, 1993) is a talented South Korean footballer. He plays as a striker, which means he is a player who focuses on scoring goals. Currently, he plays for Tochigi SC in the J2 League, a professional football league in Japan.

Kim Hyun's Football Journey

Kim Hyun started his football career in South Korea. He trained at the Youngsaeng High School, which is connected to the Jeonbuk U-18 youth team. This is where many young players learn and develop their skills.

Early Professional Career

After his youth training, Kim Hyun joined Jeonbuk Hyundai in 2012. This was his first professional club. He played for them for a couple of years. In 2013, he also spent some time on loan at Seongnam Ilhwa. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team.

Playing for Jeju United

In 2014, Kim Hyun moved to Jeju United. He played many games for this team, showing his skills as a striker. During his time with Jeju United, he also had another loan spell at Seongnam FC in 2016.

Serving in the Army Team

From 2017 to 2018, Kim Hyun played for Asan Mugunghwa. This team is special because it is for players who are completing their mandatory military service in South Korea. It allows them to continue playing football professionally.

Moving to Japan

In 2019, Kim Hyun made a big move in his career. He joined Tochigi SC, a club in Japan. He continues to play as a striker for them in the J2 League.

Achievements and Awards

Kim Hyun has achieved success both with his clubs and with the national youth teams of South Korea.

South Korea U20 Team Honours

  • AFC U-19 Championship Winner: 2012

This means his team won a major championship for players under 19 years old in Asia.

South Korea U23 Team Honours

  • King's Cup Winner: 2015

He also helped the South Korea U23 team win the King's Cup, an international football tournament.

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