Kim Shin-ji

Kim Shin-ji is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga F club Deportivo Alavés Gloriosas, on loan from Serie A club AS Roma, and the South Korean women's national team.

Youth career Kim began playing football in an after-school club at her elementary school in Busan, where a P.E. teacher recognised her talent and suggested she transfer to a school with a girls' football programme. She transferred to Sangdae Elementary School in Pohang, and began attending national tournaments with the football team. She went on to play for Pohang Hangdo Middle School and then Pohang Girls' Electrical High School, where she was part of the winning team in the high school division at the Fall Women's Football Championship for three years in a row. After graduating from high school she played for Uiduk University.

Club career In February 2025, Kim joined Italian side AS Roma, signing a contract until June 2027. In August 2025, Kim was loaned to Rangers for the 2025–26 season. She made 23 appearances for the club across all competitions and was named in the PFA Scotland 2026 SWPL Team of the Year. In July 2026, Kim joined Spanish side Deportivo Alavés Gloriosas on a one-year loan deal.

International career Kim was called up to the South Korea U-17 team in 2019. She was part of the South Korea U-20 squad that came in third place at the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup and progressed to the round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Kim played at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, scoring her debut international goal in South Korea's group stage match against Australia.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours

South Korea

Pink Ladies Cup Champions: 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Champions: 2025

Individual

2026 PFA Scotland SWPL Team of the Year