Kim Shin-wook
Kim in 2018
Personal information
Full name Kim Shin-wook
Date of birth (1988-04-14) 14 April 1988 (age 35)
Place of birth Gwacheon, South Korea
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Kitchee
Number 9
Youth career
2004–2006 Gwacheon High School [ko]
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Chung-Ang University [ko]
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
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Qatar Team
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Incheon Team
EAFF Championship
Gold medal – first place 2015 China Team
Gold medal – first place 2017 Japan Team
Bronze medal – third place 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
Kim Shin-wook
Hangul
김신욱
Hanja
金信煜
Revised RomanizationGim Sin-uk
McCune–ReischauerKim Sin-uk

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.

Club career

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 "Attack on Titan" 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 S$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 Singapore where he scored his first goal and brace for the club in a 2–1 win, winning his first silverware with the Sailors in a dream debut.[8]

On 1 April 2022, 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.[9]

On 30 January 2023, Kim departed from Lion City Sailors by mutual consent [10][11] amidst criticism of his mobility [12] and cost cutting at parent company Sea Limited

Kitchee

On 2 February 2023, Kim officially joined Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee on a free transfer, signing a contract until 2026.[13][14]

Being unable to score in the 2022–23 season, 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 he scored a hat trick on his first appearance in the league this season against HKFC.

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.[15][16] 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.[17]

In October 2014, he and his teammates were awarded with a conscription exemption after winning the gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games.[18]

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.[19]

Career statistics

Club

As of 13 May 2023[20]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ulsan Hyundai 2009 K League 23 7 1 1 4 0 5 1 — 33 9
2010 K League 28 7 1 1 5 3 — — 34 11
2011 K League 35 8 4 0 8 11 — — 47 19
2012 K League 35 13 4 3 — 11 6 2[a] 0 52 22
2013 K League 1 36 19 2 0 — — — 38 19
2014 K League 1 20 9 2 0 — 5 2 — 27 11
2015 K League 1 38 18 4 2 — — — 42 20
Total 215 81 18 7 17 14 21 9 2 0 273 111
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2016 K League 1 33 7 2 2 — 12 1 2[a] 1 49 11
2017 K League 1 35 10 1 0 — — — 36 10
2018 K League 1 33 11 2 0 — 10 6 — 45 17
2019 K League 1 17 9 1 0 — 7 4 — 25 13
Total 118 37 6 2 — 29 11 2 1 155 51
Shanghai Shenhua 2019 Chinese Super League 12 9 3 1 — — — 15 10
2020 Chinese Super League 4 3 0 0 — 3 0 — 7 3
2021 Chinese Super League 8 2 0 0 — — — 8 2
Total 24 14 3 1 — 3 0 — 30 15
Lion City Sailors 2022 Singapore Premier League 26 21 0 0 0 0 5 0 1[b] 2 32 23
Kitchee 2022–23 Hong Kong Premier League 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
2023–24 Hong Kong Premier League 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
Total 4 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 3
Career total 387 156 28 10 20 14 58 20 5 3 498 203
  1. ^ a b Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in Singapore Community Shield

International

As of 9 June 2021[21]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
South Korea 2010 3 0
2011 3 0
2012 7 1
2013 9 1
2014 7 1
2015 3 0
2016 4 0
2017 5 3
2018 10 4
2019 4 4
2021 1 2
Career total 56 16
Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kim goal.[21]
List of international goals scored by Kim Shin-wook
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 8 June 2012 Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar  Qatar 3–1 4–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 19 November 2013 Zabeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates  Russia 1–0 1–2 Friendly
3 25 January 2014 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, United States  Costa Rica 1–0 1–0 Friendly
4 9 December 2017 Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, Japan  China 1–1 2–2 2017 EAFF Championship
5 16 December 2017 Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, Japan  Japan 1–1 4–1 2017 EAFF Championship
6 3–1
7 27 January 2018 Mardan Stadium, Antalya, Turkey  Moldova 1–0 1–0 Friendly
8 30 January 2018 Mardan Stadium, Antalya, Turkey  Jamaica 1–1 2–2 Friendly
9 2–1
10 3 February 2018 Mardan Stadium, Antalya, Turkey  Latvia 1–0 1–0 Friendly
11 10 October 2019 Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea  Sri Lanka 2–0 8–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
12 4–0
13 6–0
14 7–0
15 9 June 2021 Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea  Sri Lanka 1–0 5–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
16 3–0

Honours

Ulsan Hyundai

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Shanghai Shenhua

Lion City Sailors

Kitchee

South Korea U23

South Korea

Individual

Notes

  1. ^ Appearances as an overage player in Asian Games

References

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  2. ^ Jeong, Ji-hoon (4 June 2018). "Kim Shin-wook, "We can advance to the Round of 16"" (in Korean). InterFootball. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  3. ^ "官宣不停！申花宣布金信煜加盟 与恩师崔康熙重逢" (in Chinese). Sina Sports. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  4. ^ "HEBEI CFFC VS. SHANGHAI SHENHUA 2 - 1". Soccerway. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  5. ^ "申花打破足协杯先主后客夺冠魔咒 并终结尴尬纪录" (in Chinese). Sina Sports. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  6. ^ Auto, Hermes (15 November 2021). "Football: Sailors sign Korean Kim Shin-wook in SPL-record $3m deal over three years | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Sailors sign Kim Shin-wook". Lion City Sailors. 15 November 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Football: Dream debut for Kim as his brace helps Sailors beat Albirex 2-1 to win Community Shield". The Straits Times. 19 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Back with a W!". Twitter.com. Lion City Sailors. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  10. ^ Sailors, Lion City (30 January 2023). "Gamsahamnida: Shin-wook leaves for a new challenge". Lion City Sailors FC. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  11. ^ cue (30 January 2023). "Football: Singapore Premier League to lose its highest-paid player Shin-wook | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
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  13. ^ "【金信煜加盟傑志】". Kitchee SC (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 2 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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  15. ^ [대한민국-알제리] 축구팬 “박주영 대신 김신욱 원톱으로!” (in Korean). Dong-A Ilbo. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
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