Kim Myung-jun (; born 21 March 2006) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a striker for Challenger Pro League club Jong Genk.
On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.
Club career After playing for academies of Pohang Steelers, Kim joined Jong Genk, the reserve team of Belgian Pro League club Genk, in January 2025.
International career Kim represented South Korea at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring two goals in the group stage of the tournament.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPohang Steelers2024K League 1200020—40Jong Genk2024–25Challenger Pro League40———402025–26Challenger Pro League171———1712026–27Challenger Pro League44———44Total255———255Career total275002000295
Honours South Korea U17 AFC U-17 Asian Cup runner-up: 2023
South Korea U23 Asian Games: 2026
References
External links Kim Myung-jun at KFA