1. Early Life and Background
Park Hyun-beom's early life and education were centered in Gwangju, South Korea, where his football journey began.
1.1. Youth Career and School Days
Born in Gwangju, Park Hyun-beom attended Wolgok Elementary School, Bukseong Middle School, and Kumho High School. He further honed his skills at Yonsei University, where he played for two years before embarking on his professional career.
2. Playing Career
Park Hyun-beom's professional football career saw him play for several clubs in South Korea and Thailand, making significant contributions as a midfielder. He also earned caps for the South Korean national team.
2.1. Club Career
Park's club career began in 2008 with Suwon Samsung Bluewings, followed by moves to Jeju United, Ansan Police, and Chonburi FC.
2.1.1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Park Hyun-beom began his professional career after being selected as the first-round pick by Suwon Samsung Bluewings in the 2008 K-League draft. Initially, fans questioned whether he could fill the void left by Kim Nam-il, who had transferred to Vissel Kobe just before the season. However, Park quickly silenced doubts, making his league debut as a starter on March 16 in the second round match against Seongnam at Tancheon. Three days later, in a League Cup match against Jeju at home, he scored his professional debut goal in the 29th minute of the first half, contributing to the team's decisive victory. He became a reliable presence in the midfield, playing a crucial role in Suwon's league championship win, their first in four years. However, on May 5, he suffered a ligament rupture during a match against Jeonbuk, which sidelined him for approximately three months. This injury proved to be a significant setback, ultimately costing him the Rookie of the Year award. On July 19, 2011, after a year and a half away, he returned to Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
2.1.2. Jeju United
In December 2009, Park Hyun-beom transferred to Jeju United along with teammate Bae Ki-jong. He made an immediate impact, scoring an equalizer in the 2010 K-League opening match against Jeonbuk and another goal in the fourth round against Daejeon. His strong performances were unfortunately interrupted when he suffered a toe fracture, requiring a two-month recovery period.
2.1.3. Ansan Police
During his mandatory military service, Park Hyun-beom played for Ansan Police.
2.1.4. Chonburi FC
After spending 2018 without a club, Park Hyun-beom joined Chonburi FC in the Thai League 1 ahead of the 2019 season. Following the conclusion of the 2019 season, he announced his retirement from professional football.
2.2. International Career
Park Hyun-beom made his A-match debut for the South Korean national football team on March 28, 2009, in a friendly match against Iraq. Three years later, he earned his second cap when he was substituted into a match against Spain on May 31, 2012.
3. Statistics
This section provides comprehensive statistical data from Park Hyun-beom's playing career at both club and international levels.
3.1. Club Statistics
The following table details Park Hyun-beom's club performance as of November 24, 2015.
| Club | Season | League Apps | League Goals | Domestic Cup Apps | Domestic Cup Goals | League Cup Apps | League Cup Goals | Continental Apps | Continental Goals | Total Apps | Total Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2008 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | - | 18 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 1 | |
| Jeju United | 2010 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | 29 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 8 | |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2011 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| 2012 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 41 | 5 | |||
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Ansan Police | 2014 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 21 | 0 | |||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 169 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 216 | 22 | |
3.2. International Statistics
The following table lists Park Hyun-beom's international A-match appearances as of November 24, 2015.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Yellow Card | Red Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009.03.28 | Suwon | Iraq | 2:1 Win | 0 | - | - |
| 2 | 2012.05.30 | Bern | Spain | 1:4 Loss | 0 | - | - |
4. Awards and Honors
Park Hyun-beom received several team accolades during his playing career.
4.1. Club Awards
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
- Samsung Hauzen K-League 2008 Winner
- Samsung Hauzen Cup 2008 Winner
- 2009 Hana Bank FA CUP Winner
4.2. Personal Awards
Park Hyun-beom was a strong contender for the Rookie of the Year award in 2008 but narrowly missed out due to an injury.
5. Coaching Career
After retiring from professional football at the end of the 2019 season, Park Hyun-beom transitioned into coaching. In 2022, he was appointed as a field coach for Dangjin Citizen FC. He currently serves as a coach for the Honam University Football Club in the U-League.