Kim Gi-dong

Kim Gi-Dong (; born 12 January 1972) is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently a manager of FC Seoul.

Kim was born in Dangjin. In 1991, he debuted as a professional player with Pohang Steelers (then POSCO Atoms) right after his graduation from high school, which was quite unusual then. (Choi Moon-Sik would be a similar case.) He started to appear in the top team matches after joining Yukong Elephants (Bucheon SK after 1996). Bucheon at that time was highly recognized to have a strong midfield under manager Valeri Nepomniachi, and he was a key member.

Kim returned to Pohang in 2003 and led the Steelers to the championship in 2007. He was also selected as the 'best eleven' of the league in 2007. He now holds 2nd place in career domestic appearance (league and cups) in K-League, only after goalkeeper Kim Byung-Ji.

On 9 July 2011, he became the oldest ever score in the K-League with his goal in the 7–0 victory over Daejeon Citizen.

Career statistics

Managerial statistics

+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamNat.FromToRecordPohang Steelers23 April 201913 December 2023

Honours

Player Yukong Elephants / Bucheon SK League Cup: 1994, 1996, 2000

Pohang Steelers K League 1: 1992, 2007 League Cup: 2009 AFC Champions League: 2009

Individual K League 1 Best XI: 2007

Manager Pohang Steelers 2023 FA Cup

Individual K League 1 Manager of the Year: 2020