Kim Hyun facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kim Hyun | ||
| Date of birth | 3 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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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 | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2013 | South Korea U-20 | 23 | (4) |
| 2013–2016 | South Korea U-23 | 29 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 January 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2016 |
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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.
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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.
