Kim Myung-jun (Korean: 김명준; born 21 March 2006) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a striker for Challenger Pro League club Jong Genk.
On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[1]
Club career
After playing for academies of Pohang Steelers, Kim joined Jong Genk, the reserve team of Belgian Pro League club Genk, in January 2025.[2]
International career
Kim represented South Korea at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring two goals in the group stage of the tournament.[3]
Honours
South Korea U17
- AFC U-17 Asian Cup runner-up: 2023
References
- ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "South Korean youth international Myung-jun Kim (18) joins Jong Genk". K.R.C. Genk. 23 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ Kim Myung-jun at Soccerway
External links
- Kim Myung-jun at KFA (in Korean)
- Kim Myung-jun at Soccerway