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Kim Bo-kyung
South Korean footballer (born 1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kim Bo-kyung (Korean: 김보경; Korean pronunciation: [kim.bo.ɡjʌŋ] or [kim] [po.ɡjʌŋ]; born 6 October 1989) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for K League 1 club FC Anyang.
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Cerezo Osaka
In 2010, Kim dropped out of Hongik University and signed a three-year contract for J1 League side Cerezo Osaka.[5] After he was loaned out to J2 League side Oita Trinita for the 2010 season,[6][7] he returned to Cerezo Osaka.
During the 2011 season, Kim had 8 goals and 7 assists in 26 J1 League matches. Cerezo manager Levir Culpi was replaced by Sérgio Soares in 2012, but he remained as a key player of the team. Before participating at the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was the fourth-leading goalscorer at the 2012 J1 League with 7 goals in 15 matches.
Cardiff City
On 10 July 2012, his agents confirmed that his club Cerezo Osaka, had entered talks with Cardiff City, a Welsh club of the EFL Championship, over his transfer.[8] On 12 July, Cardiff City and Cerezo Osaka agreed a fee believed to be around £2.5 million.[9] On 27 July, Kim signed a three-year deal with Cardiff City.[10] On 18 September, he made his Cardiff debut in a 2–0 win over Millwall coming on for Craig Noone. On 27 October, his first start for Cardiff came in a 4–0 win over Burnley at Cardiff City Stadium. On 7 December, he scored his first goal for Cardiff in a 4–1 win over Blackburn Rovers. On 19 January 2013, he scored his second goal in a 2–1 win over Blackpool.
On 17 April 2013, Cardiff City were promoted to the Premier League by winning a Championship title, and so Kim became South Korea's 12th Premier League player.[11] On August 26, he showed an impressive dribble and a fine cross which were followed by Cardiff's first goal in a 3–2 win over Manchester City.[12] On 24 November, he scored his first Premier League goal against Manchester United with an injury-time header, bringing a 2–2 home draw.[13] However, he failed to give a big help in preventing Cardiff's relegation.
On 24 January 2015, Cardiff City announced Kim's contract had been terminated by mutual consent.[14]
Wigan Athletic
On 6 February 2015, Wigan Athletic announced that Kim agreed a contract until the end of 2014–15 season.[15] After his contract expired, local rivals Blackburn Rovers tried to sign him, but Kim failed to get a work permit.[16]
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
At the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup, Kim scored once against America and once against Mamelodi FC.
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International career
Kim's international career began in 2009 as a member of the South Korea U-20. He participated in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring 2 goals in 4 matches. After the U-20 World Cup, he was selected by Hong Myung-Bo, then the head coach of the South Korea U-23 team.
On 9 January 2010, Kim made his first international appearance for South Korea in a friendly match against Zambia and participated in the 2010 World Cup later that year. He scored his first and second goals on 12 June 2012, in a World Cup qualifying match against Lebanon.
Kim was included in Hong's squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contributed to winning the bronze medal. He scored the winning goal against Switzerland via a spectacular left-foot volley shot and helped his side advance to the knockout stage. He was also included in the team of the tournament for his outstanding performances.
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Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 17 January 2023.[17]
- Eleven appearances and one goal in AFC Champions League, two appearances and two goal in FIFA Club World Cup
International goals
- Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first.
Honours
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Club
Cardiff City
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Country
South Korea U-23
- Asian Games bronze medal: 2010[24]
- Summer Olympics bronze medal: 2012[25]
South Korea
Individual
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