Kim Jung-woo facts for kids
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Kim at the 2010 Asian Games
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| Date of birth | 9 May 1982 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Seoul, South Korea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Central midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i | 75 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 52 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 52 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | → Sangju Sangmu Phoenix (draft) | 40 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 41 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | → Al Sharjah (loan) | 21 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Baniyas | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | BEC Tero Sasana | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 290 | (39) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2000 | South Korea U20 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2010 | South Korea U23 | 40 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | South Korea B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2012 | South Korea | 71 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kim Jung-woo | |
| Hangul |
김정우
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| Hanja |
金正友
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Jeongu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chŏngu |
Kim Jung-woo (Hangul: 김정우; Hanja: 金正友, born May 9, 1982) is a former professional football player from South Korea. He was a talented central midfielder known for his hard work and smart play on the field. Kim Jung-woo played for many different clubs and was a key player for the South Korean national team in major tournaments.
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Kim Jung-woo: A Football Star
Kim Jung-woo started his professional football journey in 2003 with Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i. He quickly became known for his strong performances in the midfield. After playing for Ulsan, he moved to Japan to play for Nagoya Grampus Eight for two seasons.
Playing for Different Clubs
Kim Jung-woo returned to South Korea to play for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. During this time, he also completed his required military service by playing for the military team Sangju Sangmu Phoenix. It was interesting that during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he was playing for the military team and earning a very low salary compared to other famous players like Lionel Messi.
After his military service, Kim Jung-woo became the highest-paid player in the K League when he joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2012. He later played for clubs in the UAE Pro League like Al Sharjah and Baniyas, and then for BEC Tero Sasana in Thailand before retiring.
Playing for South Korea
Kim Jung-woo also had a very successful career playing for his country, South Korea. He was part of the South Korean under-23 team in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.
Important Moments in International Games
He played for the main South Korea national team in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. He scored an important goal against Indonesia and helped his team win a penalty shootout against Iran. South Korea finished third in that tournament, earning a bronze medal.
In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Kim Jung-woo was a very important player. He played as a holding midfielder, helping the team defend and control the middle of the field. His strong performance helped South Korea reach the Round of 16 in the World Cup. He officially retired from football on March 22, 2019, with a special ceremony.
His Unique Playing Style
Even though Kim Jung-woo was sometimes called "Bone Jung-woo" because he looked a bit skinny, he was a very strong player. He had amazing stamina, meaning he could run a lot during games without getting tired. He also had a great sense of where to be on the field, which is called "positional sense."
He often played in the center midfield alongside Ki Sung-yueng for the national team. Kim Jung-woo focused on working hard, winning the ball back, and defending, while Ki Sung-yueng focused more on making passes to start attacks.
Awards and Achievements
Kim Jung-woo won several awards and medals during his football career:
- Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
- K League 1: 2005 (Winner)
- Korean League Cup runner-up: 2005
- Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
- Korean FA Cup: 2011 (Winner)
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- Korean FA Cup runner-up: 2013
- South Korea U23
- Asian Games bronze medal: 2010
- South Korea B
- East Asian Games silver medal: 2001
- South Korea
- AFC Asian Cup third place: 2007
- EAFF Championship runner-up: 2010
- Individual Awards
- K League All-Star: 2005, 2009, 2012
- K League 1 Best XI: 2009
- UAE Pro League Dream Team: 2013–14
Images for kids
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Kim Jung-woo playing for South Korea.
See also
In Spanish: Kim Jung-woo para niños
