Gimcheon Kim Jun-hong Joined The National Team
Kim Jun-hong, a member of Gimcheon Sangmu, was selected for the A national team for the first time in his life.
Kim Joon-hong, the goalkeeper of Gimcheon Sangmu, will wear the Taegeuk mark with Kim Seung-kyu Al-Shabaab, who used to be his role model.
On the 28th, the Korea Football Association announced the list of the A national team to play in the away match in Europe in September. The national team will face Wales and Saudi Arabia one after another.
Kim Joon-hong, who led Kim Eun-joong's team to the semifinals of the 2023 FIFA U-20 last summer, was included in the A national team for the first time. "I've never imagined it and I feel like I'm dreaming. It's an honor," he said, "I know well that you picked me for the future." "I will prepare well to meet your expectations," he said.
Born in 2003, Kim Jun-hong joined Jeonbuk Hyundai through a semi-professional contract in 2021. Later, he wore a Gimcheon uniform for military service in 2023. He played six games this season.
Regarding the background of Kim Joon-hong's selection, Jürgen Klinsmann said, "During the Asian Games national team's call-up training in Paju in early August, goalkeeper coach Andreas Kofke confirmed and selected his skills."
Kim Joon-hong said, "I know the content well," adding, "It's my role to show what the coach wants me to do and how I want to play and grow."
Kim Joon-hong will meet Kim Seung-kyu, the main goalkeeper of the national team. Kim Jun-hong mentioned Kim Seung-kyu at a press conference held after the U-20 World Cup. He said, "I learned a lot from watching Kim Seung-kyu play in the A match," adding, "It was a great motivation."
Kim Joon-hong said, "Everyone says he is a hexagonal player about Kim Seung-kyu," adding, "I'm looking forward and excited to train together because I have a lot to learn in every aspect." In addition, he added, "I want to learn details as a goalkeeper."
Meanwhile, Kim Ji-soo Brentford, who played in the U-20 World Cup with Kim Joon-hong, was also named. Kim Joon-hong said, "It's been a while since Kim Ji-soo went out so well," adding, "I'm a younger brother, but I feel like an older brother." "I'm glad to think about training together, and I want to show you how well we do together," he said. 토토사이트
Finally, Kim Joon-hong said, "It is true that I was selected for the A national team, but I think I am still lacking a lot," adding, "I think I can say that I achieved my goal only when everyone can admit it." He vowed to develop further, saying, "I will try to grow into a player suitable for the A national team."