Kim Jin-kook

Kim Jin-kook (Korean: 김진국; born on 14 September 1951) is a former South Korean footballer. While Cha Bum-kun played as a right winger for the South Korea national football team in the 1970s, Kim was in charge of the left wing.^[2] He had a small body, but was skilled in changing directions and delivering crosses.^[2] Delivered to the target man Jae-han, his cross was one of South Korea's important tactics.^[2] He also played for 2. Bundesliga side Darmstadt 98 and Wormatia Worms in the later years of his career.

Full name Kim Jin-kook

Date of birth (1951-09-14) 14 September 1951 (age 74)

Place of birth South Korea

Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)

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Kim Jin-kook

Kim in 1972
Personal information
Full name	Kim Jin-kook
Date of birth	(1951-09-14) 14 September 1951 (age 74)
Place of birth	South Korea
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position	Left winger
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1978–1979	Konkuk University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1970–1977	Industrial Bank of Korea
1973–1975	→ ROK Army (draft)
1980	Darmstadt 98	4	(0)
1981–1982	Wormatia Worms	27	(0)
1984	Kookmin Bank	15	(2)
Total		46	(2)
International career
1971	South Korea U20
1972–1977	South Korea	97	(27)
Managerial career
1990–1992	Kookmin Bank
Medal record Men's football Representing  South Korea AFC Asian Cup 1972 Thailand Team AFC Youth Championship 1971 Japan Team[1]
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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