About Kang Ji-yong
Lived 1989 – 2025 (aged 35). Kang Ji-yong was a South Korean association football player.
Kang Ji-Yong (; 23 November 1989 – 22 April 2025) was a South Korean professional footballer who played as defender. He changed his name from Kang Dae-Ho to Kang Ji-Yong.
Career Kang was selected by Pohang Steelers in the 2009 K League draft.
Personal life and death Kang was married. His brother died by suicide.
Singer Kwon Eun-bi is Kang's cousin.
Kang died on 22 April 2025, at the age of 35.
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Who was Kang Ji-yong?
South Korean footballer
When was Kang Ji-yong born?
Kang Ji-yong was born on 23 November 1989 in South Korea.
When did Kang Ji-yong die?
Kang Ji-yong died on 22 April 2025.
What was Kang Ji-yong's occupation?
Kang Ji-yong was an association football player.
What nationality was Kang Ji-yong?
Kang Ji-yong was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kang Ji-yong. https://biography.guide/kang-ji-yong/
MLA: "Kang Ji-yong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kang-ji-yong/.
Chicago: "Kang Ji-yong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kang-ji-yong/.
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