Kim Ju-chan

For the baseball player, see Kim Joo-chan.
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Ju-chan
Kim in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-03-29) March 29, 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth South Korea
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Number 37
Youth career
2015–2017 Seryu Elementary School
2017–2020 Chung-Ang University Middle School
2020–2021 Chung-Ang University High School
2021–2023 Suwon High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Suwon Samsung Bluewings 35 (6)
International career
2022– South Korea under-20 0 (0)
2023– South Korea under-23 0 (0)

Korean name
Hangul
김주찬
Hanja
金主贊
Revised RomanizationGim Ju-chan
McCune–ReischauerKim Chuch'an
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 2, 2023

Kim Ju-chan (Korean: 김주찬; born March 29, 2004) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a winger for K League 2 club Suwon Samsung Bluewings. He made his debut professional appearance in the 2023 K League 1 season.

Life and career

Early life

Kim Ju-chan was born on March 29, 2004.[1] He has one older sister.[2] His family moved to Suwon when he was six years old.[3] His father was an aspiring footballer, which influenced him to start playing the sport in 2010.[2][4] Kim transferred to Seryu Elementary School after being scouted by one of its coaches.[3] He attended Chung-Ang University Middle School and was enrolled at Chung-Ang University High School.[5] After one year, he transferred to Suwon High School and played as a striker for its football club.[2][6] Leading up to his final year in high school, he was notified of Suwon Samsung Bluewings' interest in him by his agent.[5]

Senior career

In 2022, Kim was recruited by Suwon Samsung Bluewings as a free selection.[7] He made his debut professional appearance in the first round of the 2023 K League 1 season as the team faced off against Gwangju FC.[8] In May, he scored his debut goal in the fourth round of the 2023 Korean FA Cup, leading his team to a 1–0 victory against Daegu FC and advancing it into the quarterfinals.[6]

Kim's first K League 1 goal came two months later in his twelfth appearance and first full game, where he scored the team's third goal in the 45th minute on the second half of the match, defeating Ulsan Hyundai FC 3–1.[9][10] He was selected as one of the K League 1 R23 MVP Best 11 due to his performance.[11] He scored a goal in the following round against Gangwon FC and his team won 2–1; Suwon Samsung Bluewings was granted a second consecutive victory. Having ranked last among the twelve teams in the league, Kim was credited in part for the rise in his club's ranking to number eleven after the matches.[12][13]

International career

In 2022, Kim was called up to the South Korea national under-20 football team. He was one of three high school students, and the only among them not part of a squad or youth team in the top professional division.[2] The following year, he was called up to the under-23 team for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers.[14]

Style of play

Kim plays as a winger noted for his "exceptional" dribbling, shooting abilities, and speed.[2][15] He cites Yeom Ki-hun has his favorite footballer.[3]

Career statistics

As of December 2, 2023.[1]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2023 K League 1 25 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 5
Career total 25 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 5

References

  1. ^ a b 선수단 - FW.37 김주찬 (in Korean). Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e Lee, Geun-seung (June 24, 2022). U-20 ‘대표팀 발탁’ 고교 특급 “박지성·권창훈 선배처럼 수원시 자랑 되겠습니다” [이근승의 킥앤러시]. Spochoo (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Son, Yong-hyeon (February 1, 2023). [2023시즌 프로축구 MZ새내기 도전장] 수원 삼성 김주찬 "경기 출전이 우선 목표". Joongboo Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ^ [인터뷰] 수원팬 출신, 수원삼성 김주찬 선수 "5-1 슈퍼매치 때도 N석에서 직관했었죠". YouTube (in Korean). Mister Jjung. August 15, 2023. 31 minutes in. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Lee, June-hee (May 24, 2023). ‘나사나수’ 수원 김주찬 “셀틱 팔로우 안 했습니다 하하” (in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. KBS News. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Kim, Chan-hong (May 24, 2023). 프로무대 데뷔골 넣은 수원 김주찬 “말 못할 정도로 기뻐요” [FA컵] (in Korean). Kukinews. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Oh, Jong-heon (December 22, 2022). 수원, '유스출신+자유선발' 등 신인 6명 영입. Interfootball (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  8. ^ Ha, Geun-su (February 25, 2023). [K리그1 라인업] '안병준-김보경' 수원vs'산드로-토마스' 광주...선발 발표. Interfootball (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Lee, Geun-seung (July 17, 2023). 수원 ‘기대주→중심’ 김주찬 “염기훈 형이 그라운드 안팎 가장 잘 챙겨줘요” [이근승의 킥앤러시]. Spochoo (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  10. ^ Son, Yong-hyeon (July 27, 2023). 2경기 연속골 수원 김주찬 "순위 상승 기여해 기뻐… 팬들위해 뛸 것". Joongboo Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  11. ^ Geum, Yun-ho (July 18, 2023). '대전전 1골 1도움' 인천 제르소, K리그1 23라운드 MVP. MHNSports (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  12. ^ Park, Jun-beom (July 23, 2023). 2004년생 김주찬의 저돌성과 과감함…‘최하위 탈출’ 수원을 깨웠다. Sportsseoul (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Kwak, Seong-ho (July 27, 2023). 최하위 탈출한 수원 삼성, 카즈키-김주찬의 발견. OhmyStar (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Kim, Hyeong-uk (August 22, 2023). 황선홍 감독 "파리행 첫 관문"… 올림픽대표팀 소집 26명 발표. Kyeongin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  15. ^ "스피드 있고 슈팅이 좋다" 신예 김주찬에게 이병근 감독이 거는 기대. Monsterzym (in Korean). February 25, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.