Kim Chi-woo


Kim Chi-woo is a South Korean former footballer who played as a left-back.

Club career

Incheon United

After attending Chung-Ang University, Kim joined newly formed K League club Incheon United in 2004. He made 17 league appearances in his debut season. Over his three years at Incheon, Kim played 52 games in the K League. He left the club after the 2006 season.

Loan to Partizan

In January 2005, Kim joined Partizan on an 18-month loan deal, receiving the number 13 shirt. He made eight league appearances until the end of the season, helping the club win the championship title with an unbeaten record.

Jeonnam Dragons

From 2007 to 2008, Kim played for Jeonnam Dragons in the K League, making 37 appearances and scoring two goals.

FC Seoul

Between 2008 and 2017, Kim spent eight and a half seasons with FC Seoul, totaling over 200 official appearances. He helped the club win three K League titles, one Korean FA Cup and one Korean League Cup.

Loan to Sangju Sangmu Phoenix

In 2011, Kim was loaned to Sangju Sangmu Phoenix, staying with the club for one and a half years.

Busan IPark

In 2018, Kim signed with K League 2 club Busan IPark. He helped them win promotion to the top flight in the 2019 season.

International career

Youth

At youth level, Kim represented South Korea in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, as the team reached the knockout stage. He was also capped for the national under-23 team at the 2006 Asian Games, as South Korea lost in the bronze-medal match.

Senior

Between 2006 and 2013, Kim was capped 29 times for South Korea at full level, scoring five goals. He was a member of the team at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
128 March 2009Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea1–12–1Friendly
21 April 2009Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea1–01–02010 FIFA World Cup qualification
325 February 2012Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea3–04–2Friendly
425 February 2012Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea4–24–2Friendly
54 June 2013Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut, Lebanon1–11–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

;Partizan
;Jeonnam Dragons
  • Korean FA Cup: 2007
;FC Seoul
  • K-League / K League Classic: 2010, 2012, 2016
  • Korean FA Cup: 2015
  • Korean League Cup: 2010