Kim Ye-geon

Kim Ye-geon
Personal information
Full name	Kim Ye-geon
Date of birth	7 August 2008
Place of birth	South Korea
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position	Attacking midfielder, winger
Club information
Current team	Red Star Belgrade
Youth career
2018–2020	Cheongju FCK
2021–2026	Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Senior career*
National team‡
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 August 2026; ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22 August 2026

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Kim Ye-geon (Korean: 김예건; born 7 August 2008) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Red Star Belgrade.

Kim developed through the Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors youth system and represented South Korea at under-17 level. He made his K League 1 debut in July 2026 and scored his first senior goal against Ulsan HD FC on 11 July 2026. In August 2026, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors reached an agreement with Red Star Belgrade for his transfer.

Early life and youth career

Kim Ye-geon was born on 7 August 2008 in South Korea.

He began his youth career with Cheongju FCK before joining the Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors youth system. He subsequently attended Dongguk University Middle School's Geumsan campus, where he played for Jeonbuk's U15 team, before progressing to Jeonju Yeongsaeng High School, Jeonbuk's U18 side."Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors sign midfielder Kim Ye-geon to semi-professional contract". K League. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

Kim attracted attention as a youth player for his technical ability and attacking qualities. He represented South Korea at youth international level and was included in the squad for the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup and the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup."KIM Yegeon". Korea Football Association. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

Club career

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Kim signed a semi-professional contract with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in March 2026 while attending Jeonju Yeongsaeng High School. The contract made him part of Jeonbuk's N Team, which competes in the K3 League."Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors sign midfielder Kim Ye-geon to semi-professional contract". K League. 20 March 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

During the first part of the 2026 season, Kim made 11 appearances and scored three goals for Jeonbuk N Team in the K3 League. He joined Jeonbuk's first-team training in June 2026."Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors sign high school midfielder Kim Ye-geon to professional contract". Yonhap News Agency. 13 July 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

On 4 July 2026, Kim made his K League 1 debut against Gangwon FC. Seven days later, on 11 July, he scored his first K League 1 goal in a 3–1 away victory against Ulsan HD FC. He scored in his second senior appearance."17-year-old Korean Neymar scores debut goal". MK Sports. 11 July 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

On 7 July 2026, Jeonbuk converted Kim's semi-professional registration into a full professional contract while he was still attending high school. He became the first player in the club's history to make the transition from a semi-professional contract to a professional contract while still enrolled in high school."Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors sign high school midfielder Kim Ye-geon to professional contract". Yonhap News Agency. 13 July 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

Kim's goal against Ulsan was selected as the K League Goal of the Month for July 2026. The award made him the youngest winner since the award was introduced."Jeonbuk's Kim Ye-geon wins K League Goal of the Month". Star News. 12 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

As of 22 August 2026, Kim had made eight K League 1 appearances and scored one goal."Kim Ye-Geon". FotMob. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

Red Star Belgrade

In August 2026, Serbian club Red Star Belgrade reached an agreement with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for Kim's transfer. Kim also agreed to join the club."18-year-old Kim Ye-geon set to move to Europe and join Red Star Belgrade". Star News. 21 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

On 22 August 2026, the transfer was reported to be at the final stage, with the agreement between the clubs completed and a medical examination remaining before the move could be completed."Coach Chung sends Jeonbuk prospect Kim Ye-geon to Europe". ChosunBiz. 22 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

If completed, the move will make Kim the latest South Korean player to join Red Star Belgrade, following Hwang In-beom and Seol Young-woo.

International career

Kim represented South Korea at under-17 level.

He was included in South Korea's squad for the 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia and the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar."KIM Yegeon". Korea Football Association. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

Kim was also selected for South Korea's under-20 national team in 2026. The Korea Football Association lists him as a midfielder for the South Korea U20 team."KIM Yegeon". Korea Football Association. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

Style of play

Kim primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and can also operate as a winger. He has been described as a technically gifted attacking player with strong dribbling ability and confidence in one-on-one situations."17-year-old Korean Neymar scores debut goal". MK Sports. 11 July 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

Career statistics

Club	Season	Apps	Goals
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors	2026	8	1
Total		8	1

Statistics updated 22 August 2026.

Honours

Individual

K League Goal of the Month: July 2026

References

External links

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