Kim Yong-sik

Kim Yong-sik (; 25 July 1910 – 8 March 1985) was a South Korean football player and manager. He is esteemed as the godfather of the South Korean football.

International career Kim played international football for both Japan and South Korea. When Korea was ruled by Japan, Kim was the only Korean footballer called up to the Japan national team for the Summer Olympics. He contributed to Japan's victory by assisting the winning goal in the first round of the 1936 Summer Olympics against Sweden. After the Olympics, Kim joined Waseda University which had many of Japan's national players, but he went back to Korea after experiencing discrimination against Koreans.

Kim could participate in the Olympics as a Korean player after the end of the Japanese occupation. He achieved the first-ever victory of South Korean football against Mexico as a player-coach in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Style of play Kim had a fast pace, elaborate techniques, and high work capacity that most footballers need. Japan could not ignore his abilities; he was called up to the Japan national team.

Personal life Kim was diligent and only absorbed in football. He completely avoided harmful things to the human body, and had a passion for training. His healthy habits made him continue his playing career until the age of forty. National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals

+List of international goals scored by Kim Yong-sikNo. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition1 15 April 1950 Hong Kong 6 1–0 6–3 Friendly

Managerial statistics +Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordSouth Korea April 1953 May 1953 May 1954 June 1954 November 1959 December 1959 September 1960 June 1961 September 1969 October 1969 Career total

Honours Player Soongsil College

Kyungsung FC All Joseon Football Tournament: 1936 Emperor's Cup: 1935

Joseon Electrical Industry Korean National Championship: 1949

Individual Korean FA Hall of Fame: 2005

Manager South Korea AFC Asian Cup: 1960