Kim Young-Gwon is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League. He formerly played for Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League. He began his career with FC Tokyo in 2010 and then joined to Omiya Ardija, where he stayed until 2012.
Quick Facts
| Name | Kim Young-Gwon |
| Full Name | Kim Young-Gwon |
| Date of Birth | Feb 27, 1990 (Age: 33 years) |
| Profession | Football player and soccer player |
| Playing Position | Defender |
| Preferred Foot & Side | Right |
| Coach Name | Update soon |
| Club & League Name | South Korea national football team |
| Agent Name | Update soon |
| Jersey Number | 19 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Country | South Korea |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
Kim Young-Gwon Biography
Kim Young-Gwon was born on February 27, 1990, in Jeonju, South Korea, to Kim Sung-Tae. His astrological sign is Pisces. He is a South Korean by nationality and of Asian heritage.
Kim enrolled at Jeonju University after graduating from high school, where he started his football career with the University team. He won the Futsal League of the Korea Football Association in 2009, becoming the champion and leading scorer. His futsal background was very beneficial to his skills.
Kim Young-Gwon’s Height, Weight
Kim Young-gwon is 6 feet 1 inch tall. He weighs approximately 74 kg. He has lovely warm black eyes and Black locks. There is no information on his chest-waist-hip measurements, dress size, shoe size, biceps, and so on.
Career
- Kim joined FC Tokyo in January 2010, making his professional debut on March 20 against Gamba Osaka. His first goal for FC Tokyo occurred on June 6, 2010, against Kyoto Sanga FC in the J. League Cup. He appeared in 23 league matches during his debut season with the club. However, after finishing 16th in the league, the team was demoted to the second tier.
- Kim was traded to Omiya Ardija on December 31, 2010. He stayed with the club for two seasons, appearing in 40 games.
- Kim signed a four-year contract with Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande on July 2, 2012, for a reported sum of $2.5 million. He made his debut for Guangzhou Evergrande in the opening match of the 2012 Chinese FA Cup quarterfinals on August 22. Tianhe Stadium was the site of a 1-0 victory. Three days later, he made his Chinese League debut, drawing 0-0 with Tianjin Teda.
- Kim’s contract was renewed in 2018 when it expired in 2016. Following the expiration of the contract, he relocated to Japan and signed with Gamba Osaka. He worked with the club until 2018. The player participated in 91 games and scored three goals over six seasons.
- The player featured in 36 matches and scored one goal in his debut season with Gamba Osaka. He stayed with the club for three seasons before moving to Ulsan Hyundai in the K League.
- Kim received his first call-up to the South Korean national football team in July 2010 and made his international debut on August 11 in a friendly match against Nigeria. On June 3, 2011, he scored his first international goal for his country in a friendly against Serbia.
- Furthermore, he represented his country in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. Kim was nominated to South Korea’s final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in May 2018, with teammates Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, and Park Joo-ho.
- Kim has played in over thirty international games since the 2018 World Cup and is a contender for the 2022 World Cup.
Kim Young-Gwon’s Net Worth
Kim’s current market worth is €850,000, but his market price in 2014 was €1.5 million, suggesting a significant fall in his market value. His present net worth and salary are being investigated. Kim allegedly receives over 100 million yen, or around $1 million as of December 2023, while the league’s average yearly compensation is said to be 70,000,000 yen.
Kim Young-Gwon’s Wife, Marriage, Children
Young-gown has a good personal stature in addition to a successful work existence. In December 2014, he married his long-term girlfriend, Park Se-jin. His wife, Park, is a model who has appeared in several publications such as Bling, Allure, High Cut, Boggle, and many more.
The couple is the proud parents of three gorgeous children. The couple has three children: two boys and a girl. Both parents are social media users who often share one other’s images on their accounts.
Awards & Achievement
- Korean FA Futsal League top goalscorer: 2009
- Chinese Super League Team of the Year: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- EAFF Championship Best Defender: 2015
- AFC Champions League Dream Team: 2015
- Korean FA Player of the Year: 2015
- J1 League Fans’ Best XI: 2020
- K League 1 Best XI: 2022
Interesting Facts
- Kim Young-Gwon is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League.
- He formerly played for Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League. He began his career with FC Tokyo in 2010 and then joined to Omiya Ardija, where he stayed until 2012.
