Age, Biography and Wiki
Kim Joo-sung was born on 17 January, 1966 in Yangyang, Gangwon, South Korea, is a South Korean footballer. Discover Kim Joo-sung's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
| Popular As |
Kim Joo-sung |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
17 January, 1966 |
| Birthday |
17 January |
| Birthplace |
Yangyang, Gangwon, South Korea |
| Nationality |
South Korea
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 58 years old group.
Kim Joo-sung Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Kim Joo-sung height is 1.77 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.77 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Kim Joo-sung Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kim Joo-sung worth at the age of 58 years old? Kim Joo-sung’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Kim Joo-sung's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Kim Joo-sung Social Network
Timeline
Kim Joo-sung (born 17 January 1966) is a former South Korean football player.
Kim is regarded as one of the greatest Asian footballers of the 20th century.
He was nominated for the IFFHS Asia's Player of the Century, finishing second place.
Kim was selected for the South Korea national team for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, playing in a major competition for the first time.
He also played for South Korea in the 1986 Asian Games, winning a gold medal.
Afterwards, Kim became the greatest footballer in Asia and South Korea.
Kim joined Daewoo Royals in 1987.
In his first professional season, he won the K League and was named the K League Young Player of the Year.
In the 1988 AFC Asian Cup, he performed a key role with great dribbles, leading South Korea to the final.
He became the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, although South Korea lost to Saudi Arabia after the penalty shoot-out in the final.
He was voted Asian Footballer of the Year for three consecutive years from 1989 to 1991.
Kim's domination over Asia interested European clubs at the time.
He was also named the Most Outstanding Player in the Asian qualification of the 1990 FIFA World Cup after South Korea won the competition without a defeat.
However, he showed poor performance in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, failing to live up to their expectations.
He could go to Europe two years after the end of the World Cup.
He was nicknamed the "Wild Horse" or the "Samson" due to his pace and long curly hair.
He normally played as a winger, but he was capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or a sweeper.
Kim possesed as well an exceptional level of stamina and good driblling skills.
On 8 October 1991 he took a part during a friendly match for the World XI.
In June 1992, Kim was loaned to a Bundesliga club VfL Bochum.
Unfortunetly Bochum was relegated to the 2. Bundesliga after the 1992–93 season.
He tried to return to the Bundesliga, helping Bochum to win the 2.
Bundesliga in the 1993–94 season.
However, he came back to South Korea at the request of Daewoo Royals.
Originally deployed as a winger or an attacking midfielder, Kim played as a sweeper after the 1994 FIFA World Cup because the condition of his knee was exacerbated.
In the 1997 season, Daewoo Royals once again won the K League with his successful change, and he received the K League MVP Award.
Kim announced his retirement in 1999, and his uniform number 16 was also retired by Daewoo.
In September 2003 he attended a sports management masters course at De Montfort University, Leicester until February 2004 when his studies took him to Switzerland.
He struggled with competing in the big league, during the 14th matchday against Dynamo Dresden he received a red card.
Kim eventually found a better form in his last Bundesliga match versus SG Wattenscheid 09.
He set up third goal and played full match, his team won 3-1.
