Kim Tae-Young facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kim Tae-Young | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Goheung, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995-2005 | Chunnam Dragons | ||
| National team | |||
| 1992-2004 | Korea Republic | ||
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- In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Tae-Young (born 8 November 1970) is a famous South Korean athlete. He is best known as a professional football (soccer) player. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. Kim Tae-Young was also an important member of the South Korean national football team.
Kim Tae-Young's Club Career
Kim Tae-Young spent his whole professional club career playing for one team. This team was the Chunnam Dragons in South Korea. He played for them from 1995 until he retired in 2005.
During his time with the Chunnam Dragons, he played in many matches. He was a strong defender for his team for over ten years.
Playing for South Korea
Kim Tae-Young was also a very important player for his country. He played for the South Korean national team for many years. He played in over 100 international matches for South Korea. This is a big achievement for any football player!
He represented South Korea in two major international tournaments. These were the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Playing in the World Cup is a dream for many football players.
