Kang Ji-yong
South Korean footballer (1989–2025)
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Kang Ji-Yong (Korean: 강지용; 23 November 1989 – 22 April 2025) was a South Korean professional footballer who played as defender.[1] He changed his name from Kang Dae-Ho to Kang Ji-Yong.
Date of birth
23 November 1989
Place of birth
South Korea
Date of death
23 April 2025 (aged 35)
Height
1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 November 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | South Korea | ||
| Date of death | 23 April 2025 (aged 35) | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008 | Hanyang University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Pohang Steelers | 4 | (0) |
| 2012 | Busan IPark | 1 | (0) |
| 2013 | Gyeongju Citizen | ||
| 2014–2016 | Bucheon FC | 101 | (6) |
| 2017 | Gangwon FC | 25 | (1) |
| 2018 | Incheon United | 4 | (0) |
| 2020 | Gimpo Citizen | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | Gangneung Citizen | 24 | (2) |
| 2022 | Cheonan City | 15 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | South Korea U23 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Kang was selected by Pohang Steelers in the 2009 K League draft.[2]
Personal life and death
Kang was married.[3] His brother died by suicide.[3]
Singer Kwon Eun-bi is Kang's cousin.[3]
Kang died on 22 April 2025, at the age of 35.[3]
