1. Overview
Goh Dong-min is a professional South Korean footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born on January 12, 1999, he has progressed through various youth national teams and professional clubs in both Japan and South Korea. He currently plays for K League 2 club Gyeongnam FC.
2. Personal Information
Goh Dong-min (고동민Go DongminKorean) was born on January 12, 1999. He is a South Korean national. Standing at 75 in (190 cm) tall and weighing 172 lb (78 kg), he plays as a goalkeeper. His dominant foot is his right foot, and he wears jersey number 88 for Gyeongnam FC.
3. Youth Career
Goh Dong-min's early football development included his participation in various youth clubs and his representation of South Korea at different youth national team levels.
3.1. Youth Clubs
Goh Dong-min received his foundational football training in South Korea. From 2011 to 2013, he was part of the Ganggu Middle School football team. Following this, he continued his development at Daeryun High School from 2014 to 2016, where he further honed his goalkeeping skills.
3.2. Youth National Team Experience
Goh Dong-min represented South Korea at multiple youth levels, demonstrating his potential from an early age. He was selected for the U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16, U-18, and U-20 national teams. He was part of the South Korea U-16 national team that finished as runner-up in the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship, although he did not make an appearance during the tournament. In 2017, he received a call-up to the U-18 national team. Most recently, he was included in the South Korea U-23 squad for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, highlighting his continued progression through the national team ranks.
4. Professional Career
Goh Dong-min's professional career has seen him play for clubs in both Japan and South Korea, involving initial transfers, loan spells, and a permanent move to his current club.
4.1. Career in Japan
Goh Dong-min began his professional career in Japan, joining J.League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC in 2017. He remained with Matsumoto Yamaga until July 2022. During his tenure with Matsumoto Yamaga, he did not make any league appearances. In 2020, he was loaned to J3 League club Vanraure Hachinohe. He made his professional debut for Vanraure Hachinohe on July 15, 2020, in a J3 League match against YSCC Yokohama. During his loan spell at Vanraure Hachinohe, he made 19 league appearances. Following his loan, he returned to Matsumoto Yamaga FC in 2021.
4.2. Career in South Korea
In 2022, Goh Dong-min moved to South Korea, joining K League 2 club Gyeongnam FC on a loan deal in February. After a successful loan period, he made a permanent transfer to Gyeongnam FC in July of the same year. He has since become a regular presence for the club, contributing to their performances in the K League 2.
5. Career Statistics
5.1. Club Career Statistics
As of January 1, 2024, Goh Dong-min's club career statistics are as follows:
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Matsumoto Yamaga | 2017 | J2 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | J2 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vanraure Hachinohe (loan) | 2020 | J3 League | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Gyeongnam FC | 2022-present | K League 2 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | |
| Career total | 73 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0 | ||
6. Playing Style and Reception
Goh Dong-min primarily plays as a goalkeeper. His physical attributes, including his height of 75 in (190 cm), are typical for his position and likely contribute to his presence in goal. While detailed analyses of his specific playing style or public reception are not extensively available in the provided sources, his consistent selection for various youth national teams and his professional career in both Japanese and Korean leagues suggest a recognized level of skill and potential.
6.1. Key Achievements and Contributions
Key milestones in Goh Dong-min's career include:
- Making his professional debut on July 15, 2020, for Vanraure Hachinohe in the J3 League.
- Being a member of the South Korea U-16 national team that finished as runner-up in the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship.
- His inclusion in the South Korea U-23 squad for the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
- Securing a permanent transfer to Gyeongnam FC in July 2022, where he has since become a regular player.