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Kim Sung-gan

Personal information
Full name	Kim Sung-gan
Date of birth	(1912-11-17)November 17, 1912
Place of birth	Heijō, Japanese Korea
Date of death	May 29, 1984(1984-05-29) (aged 71)
Place of death	Springfield, Illinois, United States
Playing position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
	Keijo SC
National team
1940	Japan	1	(0)
Honours Representing  South Korea Men's football AFC Asian Cup Winner 1956 South Korea Team
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Kim Sung-gan (Korean: 김성간) was a talented South Korean footballer. He was born on November 17, 1912, in Pyongyang. At that time, Pyongyang was known as "Heijō" and was part of Japanese Korea. Kim Sung-gan played as a forward during his career. He is remembered for playing for the Japan national team in 1940. He passed away on May 29, 1984, in a traffic accident.

Kim Sung-gan: A Football Star

Kim Sung-gan was a professional football player. He was known for his skills as a forward. This position is usually responsible for scoring goals. He played during a time when football was growing in popularity.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Kim Sung-gan started his football journey in his home country. He was born in Pyongyang, which is now the capital of North Korea. During his early life, Korea was under Japanese rule. He played for a club called Keijo SC. Keijo was the old name for Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

Playing for Japan's National Team

In 1940, Kim Sung-gan had the chance to play for the Japan national team. This was a significant achievement for him. He played one international match for Japan. Even though he didn't score a goal in that match, it was still an important part of his career. Playing for a national team is a big honor for any footballer.

Career Statistics: Kim Sung-gan's National Team Record

Here is a summary of Kim Sung-gan's appearances for the Japan national team:

This table shows that Kim Sung-gan played one game for Japan in 1940. He did not score any goals in that particular match. His career was part of the early history of football in Asia.