Kim Kyung-min (33), the “spider hand” of Gwangju FC in the K League 1 of professional football, won the national flag for the first time in his life.
National soccer team coach Hong Myung-bo included Kim Kyung-min on the list of two consecutive away matches in November, when he will play the fifth and sixth games of the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup Asia qualifying round at Sinmun-ro Football Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 4th.
Kim Kyung-min was given a chance as the national team’s “number two” goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu (Al Shabab) was injured.
Kim Kyung-min has played in 34 games this season, serving as the team’s goalkeeper. He has shown tremendous defense in every game through animal reflexes, and is solidly guarding Gwangju’s goal.
In addition, he is currently playing a key role in the build-up by ranking at the top of most pass indicators, ranking third in the number of pass successes and second in the number of front pass successes among K League 1 goalkeepers.
Kim Kyung-min said, “I’m still confused about selecting the national team, but I think it’s a great honor,” adding, “I’m grateful to my family and the coach, and most of all, I’m really grateful to the fans who supported me. I’ll show good performance as representing Gwangju FC.”
The national team will play Kuwait in the away game of the 5th group stage at 11 p.m. on the 14th and then move to Jordan to play the 6th game against Palestine at 11 p.m. on the 19th at Amman International Stadium.
Meanwhile, Gwangju FC will play against Vissel Kobe (Japan) at Misaki Park Stadium in Japan at 7 p.m. on the 5th in the away game of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) League Stage in the 2024-2025 season.
Gwangju is currently racing to the top of the group with a remarkable performance in ACLE, winning all three games. Gwangju, which is heating up the Asian stage with its hot attack and solid build-up in every game, is showing excellent performance, but among them, Asani’s performance is remarkable.
Asani, who became the lone top scorer (six goals) by scoring goals in three consecutive matches at the ACLE, continues his scoring spree by shooting left foot that he could not block even though he knew it. The wonder goal maker Becca, who recovered from the injury, will also join the team.
Becca has not played in the past two ACLE games, but he has been sharp against Yokohama with one goal and one assist. He is expected to continue to threaten the opponent’s goal with the combination play of ace Asani and returning Becca.
In addition, Kim Kyung-min’s performance in Gwangju’s goal with a huge super save against Johor (Malaysia) in the third round of ACLE is also an expectation factor. 토토사이트
Gwangju coach Lee Jung-hyo expressed confidence, saying, “We have closely grasped Vissel Kobe’s key players with the power analysis team and prepared preparations.”
Gwangju, which made a name for itself in Japan by defeating strong teams in the J-League one after another, has emerged as the best dark horse in East Asia with three consecutive ACLE wins.