Kim Song-yong

Kim Song-yong
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-02-26) 26 February 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
2005–2008 Korea University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Kyoto Sanga FC 33 (4)
2012 Thespa Kusatsu 39 (3)
2013 Nakhon Ratchasima 27 (11)
2013–2014 Rangdajied United 13 (4)
2014–2015 Royal Wahingdoh 19 (5)
2015–2016 Bengaluru FC 10 (4)
2016–2017 DSK Shivajians 13 (4)
International career‡
2007 North Korea U23
2010– North Korea 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:53, 10 May 2017 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 April 2010

Kim Song-yong (Korean: 김성용; Hanja: 金成勇; born February 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Zainichi Korean striker who has played for the North Korean national football team.[1]

Club career

Kim made his professional debut for Kyoto Sanga FC on 4 April 2009, coming on as a late substitute in a J1 League 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 of Thailand.[4] On 25 November 2013, Kim signed for I-league debutant Rangdajied United for the remainder of the season.[5][6] Kim signed for Royal Wahingdoh for the 2014-15 I-League season, where he appeared 19 times and scored 5 times, helping his side finish a remarkable 3rd in the league.[citation needed]

Bengaluru FC

On 3 June 2015, Kim signed for Bengaluru FC on a 1-year deal.[7]

On 24 January Kim scored his first goal for Bengaluru by scoring a brace against Shillong Lajong.[8]

DSK Shivajians

In August 2016, Kim signed for another Pune based franchise club DSK Shivajians[9] for a one-year deal.[10][11][12] He scored four goals in thirteen appearances as the team finished on seventh position.[13]

International career

Kim was named as one of the North Korean squad for the 2010 AFC Challenge Cup.[14] 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.[15]

Personal life

Born and raised in Japan, it was his family connections and pride that made up his mind to choose North Korea, after his ancestors, like many during the time of World War II, chose to stay behind in Japan following the war and came to be known as Zainichi Korean. His father, Kim Kwang-Ho, was the first Zainichi Korean footballer to be called up for the senior Korea DPR national football team.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Stats Centre: Kim Seong-Yong Facts". Guardian.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Kashima Antlers vs Kyoto Sanga F.C. 2 - 1". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
  3. ^ "Albirex Niigata vs. Kyoto Sanga F.C. 1 - 2". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Another Asian Signs". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Rangdajied United rope in Kim Song-Yong - Goal.com". Archived from the original on 18 January 2014.
  6. ^ Sarmah, Bhargab (20 September 2013). "Rangdajied United 2013/14 Season Preview: Survival Top Priority For Kashyapai??I??S Men". thehardtackle.com. The Hard Tackle. Archived from the original on 24 September 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Bengaluru FC sign strikers Kim Seng-Yong, Seiminlen Doungel". Zee News. 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 5 June 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Bengaluru v Shillong Lajong Live Commentary & Result, 24/01/16, I-League | Goal.com". Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  9. ^ "Durand Cup 2016: New-Look DSK Shivajians FC Squad Gear Up For Challenge". dskshivajians.com. DSK Shivajians Football Club. 27 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  10. ^ "DSK Shivajians FC signs North Korean International striker Kim Song-Yong". 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016.
  11. ^ "DSK Shivajians Sign North Korean Striker Kim Song-yong". The Times of India. 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  12. ^ "DSK Shivajians - Squad 2016/2017". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  13. ^ "DSK Shivajians 4-4 Minerva Punjab". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 15 May 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  14. ^ "サンガの金が北朝鮮代表に". 京都新聞. 14 January 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  15. ^ "South Africa vs. North Korea 0 - 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
  16. ^ "On song with BFC". 10 January 2016. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.