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Kim Chi-woo

b. 1983

South Korean footballer

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Born 1983. Kim Chi-woo is a South Korean association football player.

Kim Chi-woo (; born 11 November 1983) is a South Korean former footballer who played as a left-back.

Club career

Incheon United After attending Chung-Ang University, Kim joined newly formed K League club Incheon United in 2004. He made 17 league appearances in his debut season. Over his three years at Incheon, Kim played 52 games in the K League. He left the club after the 2006 season.

Loan to Partizan In January 2005, Kim joined Partizan on an 18-month loan deal, receiving the number 13 shirt. He made eight league appearances until the end of the season, helping the club win the championship title with an unbeaten record.

Jeonnam Dragons From 2007 to 2008, Kim played for Jeonnam Dragons in the K League, making 37 appearances and scoring two goals.

FC Seoul Between 2008 and 2017, Kim spent eight and a half seasons with FC Seoul, totaling over 200 official appearances. He helped the club win three K League titles (2010, 2012, and 2016), one Korean FA Cup (2015) and one Korean League Cup (2010).

Loan to Sangju Sangmu Phoenix In 2011, Kim was loaned to Sangju Sangmu Phoenix, staying with the club for one and a half years.

Busan IPark In 2018, Kim signed with K League 2 club Busan IPark. He helped them win promotion to the top flight in the 2019 season.

International career

Youth At youth level, Kim represented South Korea in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, as the team reached the knockout stage. He was also capped for the national under-23 team at the 2006 Asian Games, as South Korea lost in the bronze-medal match.

Senior Between 2006 and 2013, Kim was capped 29 times for South Korea at full level, scoring five goals. He was a member of the team at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first.

Honours Partizan First League of Serbia and Montenegro: 2004–05 Jeonnam Dragons Korean FA Cup: 2007 FC Seoul K-League / K League Classic: 2010, 2012, 2016 Korean FA Cup: 2015 Korean League Cup: 2010

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Chung-Ang University

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kim Chi-woo's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kim Chi-woo?

South Korean footballer

When was Kim Chi-woo born?

Kim Chi-woo was born on 11 November 1983 in Seoul.

What is Kim Chi-woo's occupation?

Kim Chi-woo is an association football player.

What nationality is Kim Chi-woo?

Kim Chi-woo is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kim Chi-woo

· Wikidata: Q489590

· DBpedia: Kim Chi-woo

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