Gimhae FC 2008 (Korean: 김해 FC 2008) is a South Korean professional football club based in the city of Gimhae, South Gyeongsang which competes in the K League 2, the second tier of the South Korean football league system..
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History
The team was founded as Gimhae City Hall Football Club on 25 January 2008 to participate in the National League.
Semi-Professional League
2008 – Inaugural SeasonIn their first season, the Gimhae finished 5th in both the first and second stages of the season, giving them a final position of 5th overall.
2009 SeasonIn their second season, Gimhae managed to top the table in the first stage of the season, earning them a spot in the championship playoffs. In the semi-final, they beat Suwon City FC 2-1, but lost 2–4 on aggregate to Gangneung City FC.
2010–2019 SeasonsDuring the next decade, Gimhae finished mostly in the bottom half of the table, the exceptions being 2017 and 2018. For these two seasons, the top three positions in the league were identical, leading to similar playoff stories. Gimhae would beat Cheonan City on aggregate to advance to the final, where they would lose to Gyeongju KHNP on aggregate. In 2017 the score was 3-2 for Gyeongju, and in 2018 it was 4-1 for Gyeongju.
2019 would be their final season as a National League team, as the league was integrated into a restructured K3 League.
2020 Season – K3 LeagueGimhae managed to finish at the top of the K3 League table, allowing them to go straight to the championship final where they finally managed to beat Gyeongju KHNP FC in the final with an aggregate score of 2-1.
2021–2024 SeasonsOver the next few seasons, the team finished in the top half of the table, but with the playoff system abolished, there were no more opportunities to become champions other than finishing first overall. Gimhae Citizen announced a change in the club's name to Gimhae FC 2008 from the 2025 season.
2025 Season – Final in Third tierThe team started the season well, earning 10 victories, 1 draw and one loss from their first 12 matches. The last 7 matches of their 12 matches were consecutive victories.
2025 would be their final season as a K3 League team, as the league was switched into a professional team in K League 2.
Professional League
2026 season – K League 2 On 16 January 2026, Gimhae FC 2008 announced official confirmation of their participation in the K League 2 for the 2026 season after final approval of their membership of K League Federation.
On 18 January 2026, Gimhae FC 2008 announced their first official home match in the K League 2 against Ansan Greeners on 28 February 2026 at Gimhae Sports Complex.
Colours and crest
On 9 February 2026, Gimhae FC 2008 announce official new logo and colour is Passion Red and Heritage Gold for 2026 season in K League 2.
Honours
Domestic competitions
National League
Runner-up (1): 2009
K3 League
Champions (2): 2020, 2025
National Sports Festival
Silver medal (1): 2014
Current squad
As of 4 August 2026.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Backroom staff
Coaching staff
Manager: Son Hyun-jun
Assistant manager: Choi Myung-sung
Goalkeeping coach: Baek Min-chul
Coach: Kim Je-hwan
Fitness coach: Moon min-sung