Despite having already begun his professional career as a 19-year-old in 2016, last year's campaign proved to be a banner year for Kim who shot to prominence on the Continental club stage as part of an exciting Daegu FC side who made headlines in their AFC Champions League debut.
The Korea Republic club were only promoted to the top flight in 2017, but lifting the 2018 KFA Cup took them into Asia's premier club tournament for the 2019 edition. Despite being drawn against heavyweights Guangzhou Evergrande, Melbourne Victory and Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the debutants put in several impressive performances including defeating two-time winners Guangzhou......
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