1. Early life and background
Kwon Jin-Young was born on October 23, 1991, in South Korea. Details about his early life and upbringing are not extensively documented, but he pursued a career in professional football, showcasing his talent as a defender and midfielder from a young age.
2. Club career
Kwon Jin-Young's professional career saw him play for several clubs, primarily within the K League system, where he developed his skills as a versatile defensive player.
2.1. Busan IPark debut and early years
Kwon Jin-Young began his professional career with Busan IPark. He made his debut for the club on September 11, 2013, in a match against Suwon Bluewings, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Busan. During his initial years with Busan IPark, he played as a right back or defensive midfielder, gaining experience in the highly competitive K League 1.
2.2. Military service at Sangju Sangmu
In 2015, Kwon Jin-Young joined Sangju Sangmu FC to fulfill his mandatory military service, a requirement for all able-bodied South Korean men. Sangju Sangmu is a professional football club composed of active duty military personnel, allowing players to continue their careers while serving the nation. He played for the club during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, competing in both the K League 2 and K League 1. He returned to his parent club, Busan IPark, in 2017 after completing his service.
2.3. Return to Busan IPark and later transfers
Following his military service, Kwon Jin-Young returned to Busan IPark in 2017. He continued to contribute to the team, primarily playing in the K League 2. After his second stint with Busan IPark, he transferred to Busan Transportation Corporation FC, where he now competes in the K3 League, continuing his career as a professional footballer.
3. Club career statistics
As of 21 December 2019
| Club performance | League | Cup | Play-offs | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| 2013 | Busan IPark | K League 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | Sangju Sangmu | K League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | K League 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2017 | Busan IPark | K League 2 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 39 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 1 | ||
4. External links
- [https://portal.kleague.com/common/searchPlayerDetail.do?playerid=20130130 K League Player Profile]