Kim Young-kwang (Korean: 김영광; born 28 June 1983) is a South Korean retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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Club career
Kim's club career spanned 21 years.
International career
He was part of the South Korea 2004 Olympic football team, who finished second in Group A, making it through to the next round, before being defeated by silver medal winners Paraguay. He also capped for South Korea U-20 team at 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. He was part of the Korean squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Controversy
Kim Young-kwang sparked controversy after engaging in road rage while driving his vehicle. The incident occurred because a taxi traveling straight did not yield to him as he attempted to merge into traffic by turning right. Netizens criticized Kim Young-kwang with comments such as, "Athletes are trash... They should have been discarded once they were done with sports.," and "You brainless idiot who reeks of a rotten sewer."
Club career statistics
As of 10 February 2011
International clean sheets
Results list South Korea's goal tally first.
Honours
Ulsan Hyundai
AFC Champions League (1): 2012