Kim Kyul-sil

Kim Kyul-sil (Korean: 김결실, born 13 April 1982) is a South Korean retired footballer who played as a midfielder or defender. She was a member of the South Korea women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Early life Kim started playing football in her first year at Seolbong Middle School in Yeoju.

Club career Having gained attention as a high schooler playing for the national team, Kim joined Soongmin Wonders in 2000, but after sustaining injuries to both ankles the following year, she was left unable to play and considered retiring from the sport. However, she underwent surgery and rehabilitation and began playing for Yeoju Institute of Technology in 2003. Kim played in the inaugural season of the WK League, scoring a crucial goal in Round 17 to take Incheon into the championship final despite a knee injury earlier in the season that had taken her out of action and led to a dip in form for the club.

Kim played for Suwon FMC in the 2012 WK League season. After an absence from the national team during which she underwent surgery on both ankles, Kim returned to the squad ahead of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Kim was a key member of the South Korean squad that won the 2005 EAFF East Asian Cup. On their way to winning the tournament the side recorded a symbolic first ever victory over North Korea. She went on to play at the 2006 Asian Games. Kim was part of South Korea's squad at the 2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup but was unable to play due to injury.

Kim was selected to play at the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup but withdrew from the squad due to her recovery from a fractured toe taking longer than expected.

Style of play Kim was known for her speed, dribbling, and powerful shooting ability.

Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kim Kyul-sil goal. +List of international goals scored by Kim Kyul-sil

Veterans Memorial Stadium, Long Beach, U.S.A. Argentina

Friendly WK League Runners-up: 2009, 2010, 2011

South Korea

EAFF E-1 Football Championship Champions: 2005