1. Kim Byung-ji kept 229 clean sheets and scored three goals while playing a record 706 games in the K League and Korean League Cup.
10 Facts About Kim Byung-ji
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Kim Byung-ji was selected for the South Korean squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
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However, Kim Byung-ji struggled in the Netherlands' 17 shots on target, and became the only player to receive acclaim despite conceding five goals.
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Kim Byung-ji was a sweeper-keeper who could show clearances outside the penalty area at a rapid pace.
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Kim Byung-ji had great reflexes, and was skilled in making super saves.
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Kim Byung-ji formed a strong rivalry with Lee Woon-jae in the K League and the national team, and competed with him for the position as a starter in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
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On 27 January 2021, Kim Byung-ji was appointed a vice-president of the Korea Football Association.
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On 28 May 2022, Kim Byung-ji signed with entertainment company Angry Dogs.
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Kim Byung-ji became the president of Gangwon FC on 15 December 2022, and he resigned from KFA the next month to concentrate on Gangwon.
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On 9 April 2025, Kim Byung-ji was appointed vice-president of the KFA by president Chung Mong-gyu, returning to the association.