Kim Young-Gwon

Born: February 27, 1990

Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)

Hometown: Jeonju, South Korea
Nationality: Republic of Korea South Korean

Position: Centre-back
Career History
Senior2010-2011FC Tokyo
2011-2012Omiya Ardija
2012-Guangzhou
International2010-South Korea
Sports Mole has 31 articles about Kim Young-Gwon. Articles 1 to 31:
Fluminense's Thiago Silva on June 17, 2025
Preview:Fluminense vs Ulsan Hyundai - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup clash between Fluminense and Ulsan Hyundai, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 19, 17:32
 South Korea's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 21, 2024
Preview:Singapore vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Singapore and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 12:51
 Yokohama F Marinos' Anderson Lopes celebrates scoring their first goal on July 23, 2023
Preview:Yokohama F Marinos vs. Ulsan Hyundai - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's AFC Champions League clash between Yokohama F Marinos and Ulsan Hyundai, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 21, 23:21
 South Korea's Kim Young-Gwon and Jung Seung-Hyun look dejected after being eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup on February 6, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs. Thailand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between South Korea and Thailand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 20, 00:10
 Saleh Ratib celebrates as Jordan defeat Tajikistan at the 2023 Asian Cup
Preview:Jordan vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Asian Cup clash between Jordan and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 4, 09:05
 Mohammed Al Burayk in action for Saudi Arabia versus Thailand at the Asian Cup
Preview:Saudi Arabia vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Asian Cup clash between Saudi Arabia and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 28, 08:17
 South Korea's Lee Kang-in celebrates after scoring their third goal with Hwang In-beom and Cho Gue-sung on January 15, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs. Malaysia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Asian Cup clash between South Korea and Malaysia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 23, 01:44
 Brazil's Neymar gestures after the match on December 2, 2022
Team News: Neymar, Danilo start for Brazil against South Korea
Neymar and Danilo both return to Brazil's starting lineup for their 2022 World Cup last-16 clash against South Korea at Stadium 974 this evening.
Dec 5, 18:02
 South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan celebrates scoring against Portugal at the World Cup on December 2, 2022
How South Korea could line up against Brazil
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how South Korea could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash with Brazil.
Dec 3, 19:21
 Brazil fans celebrate after the match on November 28, 2022
Preview:Brazil vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Brazil and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 3, 19:20
 South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan celebrates scoring against Portugal at the World Cup on December 2, 2022
South Korea stun Portugal to book spot in World Cup round of 16
South Korea score a 91st-minute winner against Portugal to secure their spot in the knockout round of the 2022 World Cup in dramatic fashion.
Dec 2, 17:03
 Uruguay's Diego Godin heads at goal in the World Cup clash with South Korea on November 24, 2022
Kim Young-gwon: 'We can create a miracle against Portugal'
South Korea defender Kim Young-gwon says that his side will be looking to "create a miracle" in Friday's World Cup contest with Portugal.
Dec 1, 15:38
 South Korea coach Paulo Bento in September 2022
How South Korea could line up against Ghana
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how South Korea could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 Group H clash with Ghana.
Nov 26, 10:36
 Son Heung-min celebrates scoring for South Korea on September 23, 2022
Son Heung-min headlines South Korea squad for World Cup
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min is named in the South Korea squad for the World Cup, while Kim Min-jae and Hwang Hee-chan are also included.
Nov 12, 11:42
 South Korea coach Paulo Bento on March 29, 2022
Preview:South Korea vs. Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 10:34
 Egypt's Mohamed Abdelmonem celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 19, 2022
Preview:Egypt vs. Niger - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Egypt and Niger, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 22, 07:27
 South Korea coach Paulo Bento on March 29, 2022
Preview:South Korea vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 12, 20:52
 Iran's Mehdi Taremi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 27, 2022
Preview:Iran vs. Lebanon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iran and Lebanon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 17:29
 South Korea manager Paulo Bento pictured in 2019
Preview:United Arab Emirates vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between United Arab Emirates and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 13:39
 South Korea manager Paulo Bento pictured in 2019
Preview:South Korea vs. Lebanon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between South Korea and Lebanon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 00:13
 South Korea manager Paulo Bento pictured in 2019
Preview:Sri Lanka vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Sri Lanka and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 00:03
 World Cup general image football
Preview:Turkmenistan vs. Lebanon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Turkmenistan and Lebanon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 7, 22:49
 South Korea manager Shin Tae-yong on May 28, 2018
Shin Tae-yong: 'I have mixed feelings over South Korea beating Germany'
Boss Shin Tae-yong says that he has mixed feelings over South Korea beating Germany at the World Cup, with the Asian nation still being eliminated from the tournament.
Jun 27, 16:50
 South Korea's Son Heung-min scores their second goal in the game against Germany on June 27, 2018
Germany dumped out of World Cup courtesy of South Korea defeat
Defending champions Germany are out of the 2018 World Cup after losing 2-0 to South Korea in Wednesday's Group F clash in Kazan.
Jun 27, 15:59
 South Korea's Son Heung-min scores their second goal in the game against Germany on June 27, 2018
Live Commentary: South Korea 2-0 Germany - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Germany are dumped out of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 defeat to South Korea.
Jun 27, 13:00
 Son Heung-min in action for South Korea on May 28, 2018
Team News: Son Heung-min, Javier Hernandez start as South Korea face Mexico at World Cup
Son Heung-min and Javier Hernandez start as South Korea face Mexico in Saturday's World Cup Group F encounter at the Rostov Arena.
Jun 23, 14:03
 Sweden manager Janne Andersson on November 13, 2017
Sweden grind out win against South Korea thanks to use of VAR
Andreas Granqvist scores a second-half penalty, awarded through the use of VAR, as Sweden grind out a 1-0 win against South Korea in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 18, 13:52
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Celtic interested in South Korean defender Kim Young-gwon?
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing South Korea international Kim Young-gwon from Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande.
Jun 7, 13:29
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Belgium see off South Korea
Belgium defeat South Korea 1-0 in today's World Cup Group H game in Sao Paulo, ensuring that the Red Devils qualify with a 100% record.
Jun 26, 21:58
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: South Korea holding 10-man Belgium
South Korea are currently holding 10-man Belgium to a goalless draw in their World Cup Group H game in Sao Paulo.
Jun 26, 20:55
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: South Korea 2-4 Algeria
Sports Mole assesses the World Cup Group H match between South Korea and Algeria.
Jun 22, 22:06
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