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Kim Shin-wook

Kim Shin-wook (Korean: 김신욱; Hanja: 金信煜; pronounced [kim.ɕi.nuk̚]; born 14 April 1988) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a striker for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.

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Kim Shin-wook
Kim in 2018
Personal information
Full name Kim Shin-wook
Date of birth (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Gwacheon, South Korea
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Kitchee
Number 29
Youth career
2004–2006 Gwacheon High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Chung-Ang University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2015 Ulsan Hyundai 215 (81)
2016–2019 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 118 (37)
2019–2021 Shanghai Shenhua 24 (14)
2022 Lion City Sailors 26 (21)
2023– Kitchee 4 (3)
International career
2014 South Korea U23 3[α] (1)
2010–2021 South Korea 56 (16)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  South Korea
AFC Asian Cup
2011 Qatar Team
Asian Games
2014 IncheonTeam
EAFF Championship
2015 ChinaTeam
2017 JapanTeam
2013 South Korea Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 Aug 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 June 2021
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Quick Facts Hangul, Hanja ...
Kim Shin-wook
Hangul
김신욱
Hanja
金信煜
Revised RomanizationGim Sinuk
McCune–ReischauerKim Sinuk
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Club career

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Ulsan Hyundai

Kim spent his youth training either as a central defender or a defensive midfielder, but upon suggestion by his manager, he changed his position into a forward a few weeks after signing his first professional contract with Ulsan Hyundai.[1] At first, he struggled to adjust in the new position but lately he has been proving his worth by being one of the top forwards in the Korean football league. His improvement as a striker the last few years is evidenced by his ever-increasing goal scoring record.

Kim was a very influential figure during Ulsan's road to the 2012 AFC Champions League winning title. Kim performed at a top level in all of the 13 matches he played in and ended the tournament with 6 goals scored. With such performance, he was nicknamed as the "Advancing Giant (Shingeki no Kyojin)" or "Chinook".[2]

Shanghai Shenhua

On 8 July 2019, Kim joined Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua and was reunited with his manager at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Choi Kang-hee.[3] He would make his debut in a league game against Hebei where he also scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat.[4] After that game Kim quickly established himself as an integral member of the team and he would personally score 10 goals in 15 games as the club moved away from the relegation zone and went on to win the 2019 Chinese FA Cup.[5]

Lion City Sailors

On 15 November 2021, Kim joined Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors on a three-year contract reportedly worth more than SGDS$3 million,[6] after his contract at Shanghai had ended.[7] He would make his debut in the 2022 Singapore Community Shield game against Albirex Niigata (S) where he scored his first goal and a brace for the club in a 2–1 win, winning his first silverware with the Sailors in a dream debut.[8]

On 1 April, Kim scored his first hat-trick for the Sailors, as the club cruised to a 4–0 victory against Balestier Khalsa during the 2022 Singapore Premier League season. On 6 May, Kim scored his second hat-trick in a 4–3 home win against Hougang United.[9] He would then go on to scored his third hat-trick against Young Lions in the club biggest ever 10–1 win on 13 August. Kim recorded his fourth hat-trick for the club on 26 August in a 9–4 away win against Hougang United where he become the first player in the league history to scored four hat-trick in a single season.

On 30 January 2023, Kim departed from Lion City Sailors by mutual consent amidst criticism of his mobility and cost cutting at parent company Sea Limited. He scored 24 goals in 35 appearances for the club in all competition.[10][11]

Kitchee

On 2 February 2023, Kim officially joined Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee on a free transfer, signing a contract until 2026.[12][13] He made his debut for the club on 4 March in a 4–0 league win against HK U23.

Being unable to score in the 2022–23 season after making 7 appearances in all competitions, there are rumours that Kitchee was going to terminate Kim’s contract. However, Kim still appears on the team squad in the 2023–24 season and on 27 August 2023, he scored a hat-trick on his first appearance in the league against HKFC in a 8–0 win. On 8 November 2023, Kim became the first player to play in the AFC Champions League with 5 different clubs after coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Thailand side Bangkok United. On 4 November 2023, he scored a brace during the Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield in a 7–0 against Resources Capital. On 13 December 2023, Kim played in the final AFC Champions League group stage fixture against his former club Lion City Sailors at the Jalan Besar Stadium.

International career

Kim was selected for South Korea's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and showed great performances in aerial duels against Algerian and Belgian players.[14][15] He was expected to dominate the air in the 2018 FIFA World Cup like in the previous tournament, but failed to exert influence on Swedish defenders.[16]

In October 2014, he and his teammates were awarded with a conscription exemption after winning the gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games.[17]

Personal life

Kim is known to be a devout Christian who reads the bible before games and is nicknamed "church brother" by his teammates. He sometimes participates in evangelizing activities.[18]

Style of play

A tall forward, with a slender physique, Kim was known for possessing a good first touch, as well as an eye for goal; however, he was also known for his lack of significant pace, strength, power, and athleticism, while his movement occasionally came under criticism from fans. He usually played as a target man in a striker role throughout his career due to his ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal and link-up with his teammates. Although he was criticised in his youth for his limited ability in the air, despite his height, and for his inability to out–jump other players, he was also known for his longevity, and had a penchant for scoring acrobatic goals from bicycle kicks.

Career statistics

Club

As of 20 January 2024[19]
More information Club, Season ...
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ulsan Hyundai 2009K League 237114051339
2010K League 28711533411
2011K League 358408114719
2012K League 3513431162[a]05222
2013K League 1 3619203819
2014K League 1 20920522711
2015K League 1 3818424220
Total 21581187171421920273111
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2016K League 1 337221212[a]14911
2017K League 1 3510103610
2018K League 1 3311201064517
2019K League 1 17910742513
Total 118376229112115551
Shanghai Shenhua 2019Chinese Super League 129311510
2020Chinese Super League 43003073
2021Chinese Super League 820082
Total 241431303015
Lion City Sailors 2022Singapore Premier League 26210000501[b]23223
Kitchee 2022–23Hong Kong Premier League 301030000070
2023–24Hong Kong Premier League 130030201[c]275
Total 4310602012145
Career total 38715628102314602065504205
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International

As of 9 June 2021[20]
More information National team, Year ...
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team YearAppsGoals
South Korea 201030
201130
201271
201391
201471
201530
201640
201753
2018104
201944
202112
Career total5616
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Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kim goal.[20]
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List of international goals scored by Kim Shin-wook
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
18 June 2012Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar Qatar3–14–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification
219 November 2013Zabeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Russia1–01–2Friendly
325 January 2014Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, United States Costa Rica1–01–0Friendly
49 December 2017Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, Japan China1–12–22017 EAFF Championship
516 December 2017Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, Japan Japan1–14–12017 EAFF Championship
63–1
727 January 2018Mardan Stadium, Antalya, Turkey Moldova1–01–0Friendly
830 January 2018Mardan Stadium, Antalya, Turkey Jamaica1–12–2Friendly
92–1
103 February 2018Mardan Stadium, Antalya, Turkey Latvia1–01–0Friendly
1110 October 2019Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea Sri Lanka2–08–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
124–0
136–0
147–0
159 June 2021Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea Sri Lanka1–05–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
163–0
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Honours

Ulsan Hyundai

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Shanghai Shenhua

Lion City Sailors

Kitchee[19]

South Korea U23

South Korea

Individual

Notes

  1. Appearances as an overage player in Asian Games

References

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