Kim Seng-yong
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Rangdajied United | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2008 | Korea University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2011 | Kyoto Sanga | 33 | (4) |
| 2012 | Thespa Kusatsu | 39 | (6) |
| 2013 | Nakhon Ratchasima | 27 | (11) |
| 2013–2014 | Rangdajied United | 13 | (4) |
| 2014– | Royal Wahingdoh | 16 | (5) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007 | North Korea U23 | ||
| 2010– | North Korea | 3 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:56, 26 April 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Kim Seng-Yong (Hangul: 김성용; hanja: 金成勇; born February 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese-born North Korean striker. He currently plays for I-League club Royal Wahingdoh F.C..[1]
Personal life
Kim was born on February 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan. His father, Kim Kwang-Ho, was the first Zainichi Korean footballer who was called up for senior Korea DPR national football team.
Club career
Kim made his professional debut for Kyoto Sanga F.C. on 4 April 2009, coming on as a late substitute in a J. League Division 1 match against the Kashima Antlers.[2] He scored his first professional goal against Albirex Niigata on 22 August 2009, ensuring his club emerged as the winners of the match.[3] On 16 January 2013, it was announced that Kim Seng-Yong would be signing with Nakhon Ratchasima F.C. of Thailand.[4] On 25 November 2013, Kim signed for I-league debutant Rangdajied United FC for the reminder of the season.[5]
International career
Kim was named as one of the North Korean squad for the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup.[6] He made a full international debut for North Korea on February 19, 2010 in the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup against Kyrgyzstan at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. He also played in a friendly match against South Africa in April 2010, prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[7]
External links
References
- ↑ "Stats Centre: Kim Seong-Yong Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ↑ "Kashima Antlers vs Kyoto Sanga F.C. 2 - 1". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ↑ "Albirex Niigata vs. Kyoto Sanga F.C. 1 - 2". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
- ↑ Another Asian Signs
- ↑ http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2013/11/25/4430919/rangdajied-united-rope-in-kim-song-yong?ICID=SP_TS_4
- ↑ "サンガの金が北朝鮮代表に". 京都新聞. 14 January 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ↑ "South Africa vs. North Korea 0 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
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