Ki Sung-yueng age & birthday

Ki Sung-yueng is 37 years old, born on January 24, 1989 in Gwangju, South Korea. Ki Sung-yueng is a South Korean professional footballer.

Date of birth: January 24, 1989
Age: 37 years
Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
Zodiac sign: Aquarius

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Biography

Who is Ki Sung-yueng?

Early life and education

Ki started his football path at Suncheon Jungang Elementary School Football Club. He later moved to Gwangyang Jecheol Middle School. In 2001, he travelled to Brisbane, Australia. He studied at John Paul College through the Brain Soccer Program. Jeff Hopkins oversaw this program. His father wanted him to learn English while pursuing academics and athletics. Ki played for the school team and won the 2004 Bill Turner Cup. This was a national competition for under-15 students.

In 2005, he had offers from Queensland Roar and FC Seoul. He decided to return to South Korea for his education. Ki attended Kumho High School and graduated in 2006. He also attended Kyonggi University.

Professional club career

Ki joined FC Seoul and debuted in the K League on March 4, 2007. He played against Daegu FC under manager Şenol Güneş. In 2008, he scored a winning goal against Suwon Samsung Bluewings in the final minutes of the match. He celebrated with a Kangaroo Ceremony. This helped the team reach a runners-up spot in the K League.

In 2009, Celtic signed Ki for 2.1 million pounds. He debuted on January 16, 2010, against Falkirk. He won the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Cup with the club. In October 2010, he was named the league's Young Player of the Month. He faced abuse from St Johnstone fans in October 2010. Some supporters made barking noises and sang songs about dogs. Ki continued to play and scored against the same team in December 2010. He also scored in the Scottish Cup Final against Motherwell in May 2011. During the 2011-12 season, he provided six assists and seven goals.

International career

Ki represented South Korea from 2008 to 2019. He earned 110 caps during his international career. He played in three World Cups. He served as captain during the 2018 tournament in Russia. He also competed in three Asian Cups.

The midfielder was a runner-up in the 2015 Asian Cup. He played in two Olympic Games. In 2012, he helped his country win a bronze medal. He also played for the national under-17 and under-20 teams.

Personal life

Ki Sung-yueng was born in Gwangju, South Korea. He stands 189 centimeters tall. He is married to Han Hye-jin.

Birthday and age

Ki Sung-yueng was born on January 24, 1989, which makes Ki 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Ki shares the date with 62 other famous people.

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Ki Sung-yueng is 37 years old. He was born on January 24, 1989. He is a professional association football player.

His birthday is January 24, 1989. He is an Aquarius. He was born in Gwangju, South Korea, and plays as a midfielder.

He is from Gwangju, South Korea. He holds South Korean nationality. He has spent his career playing in Korea, Scotland, and England.

He is a professional footballer known for playing for Celtic and Swansea City. He earned 110 caps for the South Korea national team. He captained his country at the 2018 World Cup.

Ki Sung-yueng is 189 centimeters tall. He uses his physical presence as a midfielder. This height is recorded in his athletic profile.

He is married to Han Hye-jin. They are listed as a couple in his family records. This is part of his personal life outside of football.

He played for FC Seoul, Celtic, Swansea City, and Sunderland. He currently plays for Pohang Steelers. He also represented South Korea at the international level.

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