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Kim Hyung-ilSouth Korean footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 27.02.1984
Country:  South Korea |
Content:
- Kim Hyun-il: A Late-Blossoming Defender from South Korea
- Success with Pohang Steelers
- International Debut and World Cup Call-up
- Club Achievements
- - K-League Championship: 2008
Kim Hyun-il: A Late-Blossoming Defender from South Korea
Early CareerKim Hyun-il began his professional football journey relatively late at the age of 23, joining Daejeon Citizen in 2002. After a single season at Daejeon, he was snapped up by one of the country's top teams, Pohang Steelers.
Success with Pohang Steelers
In his first season with Pohang, Kim found playing time limited, appearing in just three matches. However, he was part of the championship-winning squad. The following season, Kim became a regular starter and played a pivotal role in Pohang's victory in the AFC Champions League. He even scored the winning goal in the final against Al-Ittihad.
International Debut and World Cup Call-up
Kim made his international debut for South Korea in 2008 against Oman. He was subsequently named to the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but did not make an appearance during the tournament.
Club Achievements
Throughout his career with Pohang Steelers, Kim Hyun-il experienced notable success:
