1. Life
1.1. Birth and Early Life
Kim Shin-young was born on June 16, 1983, in South Korea. His formative years were spent developing his football skills, which would later lead him to a professional career.
1.2. Education and Youth Football
Kim Shin-young's football journey began in his youth, where he attended Iri High School from 1999 to 2001. Following high school, he continued his academic and athletic pursuits at Hanyang University from 2002 to 2005. During his university career, he was a prominent player, earning accolades such as being a Korean representative at the 2003 Summer Universiade. In 2004, he was named MVP and top scorer at the Hummel Korea Cup National University Football Tournament and contributed to South Korea's victory in the International LG Cup in Vietnam. His success continued in 2006, when he received the Excellent Player Award at the Denso Cup Tournament and helped his team win the Hummel Korea Cup Spring National University Federation Tournament, also reaching the Best 8 in the National University Football Tournament and Best 16 in the Autumn National University Federation Tournament.
1.3. Early Career
After completing his university education, Kim Shin-young embarked on his professional football career. His initial steps into the professional realm saw him join Cerezo Osaka in Japan's J2 League, marking the beginning of his extensive career in both Japanese and South Korean football leagues.
2. Club Career
Kim Shin-young's club career spanned several years across Japan's J.League and South Korea's K League, where he played for multiple teams and established himself as a notable forward.
2.1. Japan J.League Career
Kim Shin-young spent a significant part of his professional career in Japan, playing for several clubs across different divisions of the J.League.
2.1.1. Cerezo Osaka
Kim Shin-young began his professional career in Japan with Cerezo Osaka, joining the club in 2007. He made his J.League debut on May 3, 2007, in a J2 League match against Tokushima Vortis at Nagai No. 2 Athletics Stadium. He scored his first J.League goal on July 7, 2007, in a J2 League fixture against Kyoto Sanga F.C. at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium. During his time with Cerezo Osaka, he made 8 league appearances and scored 1 goal before moving to Sagan Tosu on loan later that season.
2.1.2. Sagan Tosu
In July 2007, Kim Shin-young was loaned to Sagan Tosu, where he played until the end of the 2008 season. In the latter half of the 2007 J2 League season, he played 20 matches and scored 6 goals, in addition to 2 appearances and 2 goals in the Emperor's Cup. In 2008, he continued his tenure with Sagan Tosu, making 28 league appearances and scoring 2 goals, along with 1 appearance in the Emperor's Cup. Over his period with Sagan Tosu, he accumulated 48 league appearances and 8 goals.
2.1.3. Ventforet Kofu
Kim Shin-young joined Ventforet Kofu in 2009, a period that proved to be one of his most productive. In the 2009 J2 League season, he made 45 appearances and scored 14 goals, marking his first season with double-digit goals. He also contributed 2 goals in 2 Emperor's Cup matches. In 2010, he played 20 league matches, scoring 1 goal, and made 1 Emperor's Cup appearance. Ventforet Kofu earned promotion to the J1 League for the 2011 season. However, Kim Shin-young's playing time in J1 was limited, as he made only 2 league appearances without scoring before being loaned out mid-season. In total, he played 67 league matches and scored 15 goals for Ventforet Kofu.
2.1.4. Ehime FC
In July 2011, Kim Shin-young was loaned to Ehime FC, returning to the J2 League. During his spell at Ehime FC, he made 10 league appearances but did not score any goals. He also played 1 match in the Emperor's Cup.
2.1.5. AC Nagano Parceiro
After his time in the K League, Kim Shin-young returned to Japan in September 2015, joining AC Nagano Parceiro in the J3 League. However, he did not make any league appearances for the club before his departure in December 2015, which marked his final professional club.
2.2. South Korea K League Career
Following his extensive period in Japan, Kim Shin-young returned to his home country to play in the K League, the top professional football league in South Korea.
2.2.1. Chunnam Dragons
Kim Shin-young made his debut in the K League in the 2012 season, signing with Chunnam Dragons. During his half-season with the club, he played 11 league matches and scored 1 goal. He also made 1 appearance in the Korean FA Cup.
2.2.2. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
In August 2012, Kim Shin-young transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. In the latter half of the 2012 K League season, he played 11 league matches without scoring. In 2013, he made 17 league appearances, scoring 1 goal, and participated in 2 Korean FA Cup matches. He also made 4 appearances in the AFC Champions League during this period. For Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, he accumulated 28 league appearances and 1 goal.
2.2.3. Busan IPark
Kim Shin-young joined Busan IPark in 2014. During his tenure with the club, he played 8 league matches and made 2 appearances in the Korean FA Cup, though he did not score any goals for the team.
3. Statistics
3.1. Career Statistics
The following table details Kim Shin-young's career statistics across various clubs and competitions.
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | - | Total | ||||||||
| 2007 | Cerezo Osaka | J2 League | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 8 | 1 | |||
| 2007 | Sagan Tosu | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 22 | 8 | ||||
| 2008 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 29 | 2 | |||||
| 2009 | Ventforet Kofu | 45 | 14 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 47 | 16 | ||||
| 2010 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 21 | 1 | |||||
| 2011 | J1 League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2011 | Ehime FC | J2 League | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 11 | 0 | |||
| South Korea | League | FA Cup | - | AFC Champions League | Total | ||||||||
| 2012 | Chunnam Dragons | K League Classic | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 12 | 1 | |||
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 11 | 0 | - | - | 11 | 0 | |||||||
| 2013 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | ||||
| 2014 | Busan IPark | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 10 | 0 | ||||
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | - | Total | ||||||||
| 2015 | AC Nagano Parceiro | J3 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 180 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 196 | 30 | |||
4. Personal Life
4.1. Personal Information
Kim Shin-young was born on June 16, 1983, and is a South Korean national. His primary playing position throughout his career was as a striker. He stands at 73 in (186 cm) tall and weighs 176 lb (80 kg).
4.2. Personal Anecdotes
Kim Shin-young has openly shared some personal insights into his career. He has stated that he dislikes summer weather, and it has been observed that his performance tends to decline significantly during the summer months, sometimes even leading to him being left out of the squad list. Despite being naturally right-footed, he revealed in Monthly Fanfore, the official magazine for Ventforet Kofu, that he became more proficient with his left foot after sustaining an injury to his right foot during his university days, which led him to consistently train and play with his left foot.
5. Related Items
- Association football
- Forward (association football)
- Striker
- J2 League
- J1 League
- J3 League
- K League Classic
- Emperor's Cup
- Korean FA Cup
- AFC Champions League
- J.League foreign players
- Cerezo Osaka
- Sagan Tosu
- Ventforet Kofu
- Ehime FC
- AC Nagano Parceiro
- Chunnam Dragons
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- Busan IPark