Asian Cup 2019: 5 goalkeepers to watch out for

#3 Kim Seung-gyu (South Korea)

Kim started his career at the local K League club Ulsan Hyundai

Born in Ulsan, Kim started his career at the local K League club Ulsan Hyundai. He played for the U-18 team in the first two years before being promoted to senior level in 2008. Kim was named in the K League Classic best XI. He opted to move for Japanese club Vissel Kobe in 2016, where Spanish legends Andres Iniesta and David Villa play now.

Kim made his international debut against Peru in 2013 and was selected for 2014 World Cup. He sat out for the first two matches but played in the last group match against Belgium and pulled off some scintillating saves. It earned him praise from the supporters.

After the World Cup, he became the first choice goalkeeper for his country and played at the Asian Games. However, he couldn’t get a single match in Russia World Cup. Since Paulo Bento was roped in as the coach, he earned the trust and is going to the Asian Cup being the number one goalkeeper.

Kim is known for his brilliant reflexes. With 37 caps, he is the most experienced goalkeeper for his country. In South Korea’s friendly match against Saudi Arabia, Kim showed his fine vein of form and pulled off a couple of good saves.