Kim Jong-song facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kim Jong-Song | ||
| Date of birth | April 23, 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.83 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | FC Ryukyu (Head coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1987–1994 | Zainichi Chosen FC | ||
| 1995 | Júbilo Iwata | 2 | (0) |
| 1996 | Consadole Sapporo | 20 | (4) |
| 1997–1998 | Zainichi Chosen FC | ||
| National team | |||
| 1990–1992 | North Korea | 20 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2010–2014 | Korea University | ||
| 2016–2018 | FC Ryukyu | ||
| 2019–2021 | Kagoshima United | ||
| 2021–2023 | Gainare Tottori | ||
| 2023– | FC Ryukyu | ||
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| Kim Jong-song | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl |
김종성
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|---|---|
| Hancha |
金鍾成
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Jongseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chongsŏng |
Kim Jong-Song (Hangul: 김종성; born on April 23, 1964) is a former professional football player. He played as a forward for various clubs. He also represented the North Korea national team.
After his playing career, Kim Jong-Song became a football coach. He is currently the head coach for FC Ryukyu, a team in Japan's J3 League.
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Kim Jong-Song's Coaching Career
Kim Jong-Song has managed several football teams in Japan. He started coaching at Korea University. Later, he moved on to professional clubs.
Managing FC Ryukyu
Kim Jong-Song first coached FC Ryukyu from 2016 to 2018. During this time, his team played 94 games. They won 45 of these matches. They also had 25 draws and 24 losses.
Coaching Kagoshima United
From 2019 to 2021, he managed Kagoshima United. With this team, he coached 77 games. They achieved 29 wins, 11 draws, and 37 losses.
Leading Gainare Tottori
Next, Kim Jong-Song coached Gainare Tottori from 2021 to 2023. His team played 67 matches. They won 22 games, drew 11, and lost 34.
Return to FC Ryukyu
In 2023, Kim Jong-Song returned to coach FC Ryukyu. He continues to lead the team today.
International Goals for North Korea
Kim Jong-Song scored two goals for the North Korea national team. Both goals happened during the 1992 Dynasty Cup. This was a football tournament held in China.
- On August 22, 1992, he scored against China. The final score was 2–2.
- On August 26, 1992, he scored against Japan. The final score was 1–4.
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