Kim Jong-Kyung
Encyclopedia
Kim Jong-Kyung is a South Korea
n football
defender
, who currently plays for Indonesian club Batavia United FC
.
Following the completion of his military service, Kim moved to Gyeongnam FC
for 2006, the club making its debut that year in the K-League. A regular starter for Gyeongnam, Kim transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
for the 2007 season, and once again was a regular starter. For 2008, Kim transferred to Daegu FC for two seasons. However, this was an unsuccessful move, and Kim only played two matches for the club, in the 2008 edition of the Hauzen Cup.
At the conclusion of the 2009 season, Kim moved to Indonesian club Persipura Jayapura
, making a start in an AFC Champions League match. Kim then moved to the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, playing for Persitara in the Indonesian Super League
. Following the relegation of Persitara to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division, Kim moved to newly established Batavia United FC
to ensure he remained in the Indonesian Super League
.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, who currently plays for Indonesian club Batavia United FC
Batavia Union
Batavia United FC is an Indonesian football club based in North Jakarta, Jakarta. The team plays in Liga Primer Indonesia.-Current squad:-External links:* at ligaprimerindonesia.co.id...
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Club career
Kim's first step in professional football in Korea was somewhat unusual; his first club was the military club Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo, while he fulfilled his military obligations. Typically, players defer their military stint until after they have already established, or have attempted to establish, a professional career to which they can return while they complete their duties.Following the completion of his military service, Kim moved to Gyeongnam FC
Gyeongnam FC
Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:...
for 2006, the club making its debut that year in the K-League. A regular starter for Gyeongnam, Kim transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
for the 2007 season, and once again was a regular starter. For 2008, Kim transferred to Daegu FC for two seasons. However, this was an unsuccessful move, and Kim only played two matches for the club, in the 2008 edition of the Hauzen Cup.
At the conclusion of the 2009 season, Kim moved to Indonesian club Persipura Jayapura
Persipura Jayapura
Persipura, an acronym for Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jayapura is a professional football club based in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. The tautology Persipura Jayapura is often used in local media....
, making a start in an AFC Champions League match. Kim then moved to the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, playing for Persitara in the Indonesian Super League
Liga Indonesia
The Indonesian football league system is a series of league system for association football clubs in Indonesia. Since 1994, Liga Indonesia is the league competition featuring association football clubs, as a result of two existing top flight football leagues merger: Perserikatan and Galatama...
. Following the relegation of Persitara to the Liga Indonesia Premier Division, Kim moved to newly established Batavia United FC
Batavia Union
Batavia United FC is an Indonesian football club based in North Jakarta, Jakarta. The team plays in Liga Primer Indonesia.-Current squad:-External links:* at ligaprimerindonesia.co.id...
to ensure he remained in the Indonesian Super League
Liga Indonesia
The Indonesian football league system is a series of league system for association football clubs in Indonesia. Since 1994, Liga Indonesia is the league competition featuring association football clubs, as a result of two existing top flight football leagues merger: Perserikatan and Galatama...
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