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Kim Jae-han

Kim Jae-han

South Korean footballer

Kim Jae-han (born 1 April 1947) is a former South Korean football player.

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Early life

Kim decided to be a baseball player in Daegu High School, but his baseball team was disbanded while he attended the school. He changed his career path late to football, and spent his youth career in Seonggwang High School and Konkuk University.[2]

Playing career

Kim joined Korea Housing Bank after graduating from university. In 1972, his team won four national titles, and he was selected for the South Korea national team for the first time.

Kim was picked as a member of the national team for the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification. He scored against Thailand and Hong Kong, helping South Korea reach the final round. In the two-legged final against Australia, he scored a goal again, but South Korea had to play third game after the aggregate score was tied. They eventually lost the rematch 1–0, failing to qualify for the World Cup.[3][4][5]

Style of play

Kim played as a target man by utilising his height, jumping skills and positional sense. He also had the confidence to find the spot where the ball would fall.

Honours

Cheil Industries

Korea Housing Bank

Seiko

Individual

References

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    Kim Jae-Han - Goals in International Matches - RSSSF
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    [최현길의 스포츠에세이] 김신욱은 ‘원조 꺽다리’ 김재한을 넘어설 수 있을까 (in Korean). Sports Donga. 31 August 2017.
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    "Jae-han: Those were good old days". The Star. 9 February 2007. Archived from the original on 12 July 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2007.
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    實業축구,海兵隊와 0대0 住宅銀 우승차지 (in Korean). Kyunghyang Shinmun. 23 May 1972.
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    住宅銀,幸運의優勝 (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo. 24 April 1972.
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    "Hongkong - List of FA Cup Winners". RSSSF. 8 April 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    住宅銀行 우승. Naver (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. 1972-05-23. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
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    體育記者團「베스트11」뽑아 朴利天 올해 蹴球最優秀선수 (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo. 28 December 1972.
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    축구 베스트11선정 最優秀선수 車範根 기자단 (in Korean). Kyunghyang Shinmun. 22 December 1973.
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    趙榮增 최우수選手로 新聞·通信 蹴球기자 선정 (in Korean). Kyunghyang Shinmun. 26 December 1977.
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    최우수선수 金在漢 蹴球베스트11 선정 (in Korean). Kyunghyang Shinmun. 16 January 1979.
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