Seoul E-Land Captain Kim Oh-kyu achieved 400 K-League games as the 25th record in K-League history!
Mar 18, 2025
|
|
Kim Oh-kyu played full time in an away game against Incheon on the 15th, setting a record for his 400th appearance. It is a meaningful record achieved by only 25 players in K-League history.
Kim Oh-kyu said "I always did my best at the given time without thinking about the next game. I've been trying to get into the entry and be a starter. I think I was able to achieve this record because I played with great importance every game. I think there will be another glorious result if we continue to do our best with gratitude," he said.
Kim Oh-kyu, who joined Gangwon FC as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 K League rookie draft, made his professional debut on October 30 of the same year. In the first season, he played only one game due to injury, but since then, he has continued his steady performance and established his position.
He has established himself as a defender representing the K-League, setting a record of 100 games every three years. After surpassing 100 games in Gangwon on November 16, 2014, he recorded 200 games in Gangwon on August 19, 2018 and 300 games in Jeju on November 27, 2021.
After moving to E-Land in Seoul last year, he has played in 35 games with constant performance and has been playing close to full-time in four games this season.
It is highly evaluated not only for its performance but also for its leadership. Kim Oh-kyu, who first served as captain at a relatively young age when he was in Gangwon Province in 2014, led the team as captain in Jeju in 2022 and has been appointed as captain of Seoul E-Land this season and is playing a mental support role within the team.
Kim Oh-kyu, who is already in his 15th year as a professional, cited his family as the biggest driving force in his career. Kim Oh-gyu said "The most grateful being is the family. I'm especially grateful to my wife for taking care of my two kids (ages 9 and 7) by herself and allowing me to focus only on exercise. Without my family, I wouldn't be the person I am now."
Seoul E-Land will hold a related event at its home game against Bucheon on the 30th and release commemorative T-shirts and mufflers.
Kim Oh-kyu said, `We can achieve promotion only when the efforts of the team, the coaching staff, the support staff, the secretariat, and the fans come together. We will do our best to give you good results and happiness, so please give us a lot of support in the stadium."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
