1. Overview
Kim Shin is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward. His professional career began in 2014 with Jeonbuk Hyundai, followed by a notable loan spell at Olympique Lyonnais in France. He has since played for several South Korean clubs, including Chungju Hummel, Bucheon FC 1995, Gyeongnam FC, Gimhae City, and Jeonju Citizen FC, showcasing his scoring ability and contributions across various leagues.
2. Personal Information
Kim Shin (김신Kim ShinKorean, 金信) was born on March 30, 1995. He is a South Korean national and primarily plays as a forward.
3. Career
Kim Shin's football journey encompasses his development through a youth academy, his professional debut, and subsequent transfers to various clubs in South Korea, alongside a significant period on loan in France.
3.1. Youth Career
Kim Shin developed his early football skills and trained at Jeonju Yongsaeng High School, which serves as the youth team for Jeonbuk Hyundai.
3.2. Jeonbuk Hyundai
In 2014, Kim Shin officially joined Jeonbuk Hyundai as a professional player. He made his debut for the club on April 15, 2014, participating in a match during the 2014 AFC Champions League against Yokohama F. Marinos.
3.3. Olympique Lyonnais (loan)
In the summer of 2014, Kim Shin received an offer from Olympique Lyonnais, a prominent club in the French Ligue 1. He underwent a two-week trial period with the team, successfully passing the assessment. Following this, he signed a two-year loan contract to play for Olympique Lyonnais.
3.4. Chungju Hummel
After concluding his loan spell with Olympique Lyonnais, Kim Shin was subsequently loaned to Chungju Hummel. During the 2016 season, he made a significant impact, appearing in 35 matches. He scored 13 goals and provided 6 assists, with his goal tally ranking him 7th among the top scorers in the 2016 K League 2.
3.5. Bucheon FC 1995
On December 19, 2016, it was officially announced that Kim Shin would transfer to Bucheon FC 1995. He joined the club in 2017 and played throughout the 2017 season, making 29 appearances and contributing 4 goals and 6 assists.
3.6. Gyeongnam FC
Following the conclusion of the 2017 season, Kim Shin transferred to Gyeongnam FC.
3.7. Gimhae City
In the summer transfer window of 2019, Kim Shin joined Gimhae City. He scored his first goal for the team on July 6, 2019, in a match against Gyeongju Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.
3.8. Jeonju Citizen FC
During the summer transfer window of the 2020 season, Kim Shin transferred to Jeonju Citizen FC, a club competing in the K3 League.