Kim Jin-kook (; born on 14 September 1951) is a former

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. While Cha Bum-kun played as a right winger for the

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in the 1970s, Kim was in charge of the left wing. He had a small body, but was skilled in changing directions and delivering crosses. Delivered to the target man Jae-han, his cross was one of South Korea's important tactics. He also played for 2. Bundesliga side

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and

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in the later years of his career.

Honours

ROK Army * Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1974 *

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: 1975 Industrial Bank of Korea * Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1975 *

runner-up: 1977 South Korea U20 * AFC Youth Championship runner-up:

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South Korea *

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runner-up:

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Individual *

Best Player: 1975 * Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn) Best Player: 1975 * Korean FA Best XI: 1975, 1976

References

External links

Kim Jin-kook – National Team Stats
at KFA *
Kim Jin-kook
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'' 1951 births Living people Association football forwards South Korean footballers South Korean expatriate footballers South Korea international footballers South Korean football managers SV Darmstadt 98 players 2. Bundesliga players Goyang KB Kookmin Bank FC managers Goyang KB Kookmin Bank FC players K League 1 players 1972 AFC Asian Cup players Expatriate footballers in Germany South Korean expatriate sportspeople in Germany {{SouthKorea-footy-forward-stub