Kim Yu-song (footballer, born 2003)
Kim Yu-song (Korean: 김유성; born 18 July 2003) is a North Korean professional footballer who plays as a center back for DPR Korea Premier Football League club Amnokgang and the North Korea national football team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 July 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Chongjin, North Korea | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Center Back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Amnokgang | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Amnokgang | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | North Korea U23 | 5 | (1) |
| 2023– | North Korea | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 June 2024 | |||
International career
2022 Asian Games
Kim was called up to the 2022 Asian Games.[2] On 24 September 2023, he scored his first goal of the campaign against Indonesia after stabbing in a header from Jang Kuk-chol.[3]
Controversy
Kim, and the entire under-23 squad at the 2022 Asian Games, was subject to controversy after their quarter-final defeat to Japan. During the 72nd minute, Kim threatened to punch Japan's physio after taking water from the Japanese. He was booked for his actions.[4]
References
- "Kim Yu Song - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- "Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee" (PDF). 24 September 2023.
- Sofascore. "North Korea U23 vs Indonesia U23 live score, H2H and lineups | Sofascore". www.sofascore.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ""Stealing Japan's water," Controversial conduct of North Korean soccer players at the Asian Games spark heated reaction from the internet". allkpop. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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