FC Anyang, a professional soccer team in the K-League 2, announced on the 9th that it had signed defender Kim Young-chan, who played for Gyeongnam FC last season, as a free agent. Kim Young-chan is a veteran who debuted at K-League 1 Jeonbuk Hyundai in 2013 and played at Daegu FC, Suwon FC, Bucheon FC, and Gyeongnam FC.In 2018, he lived on loan in Anyang and played as a starting player.His K-League career record is 3 goals and 3 assists in 172 games. In particular, Kim Young-chan is also well known as ‘Lee Kyung-gyu’s son-in-law’ as he married Lee Ye-rim, the daughter of broadcaster Lee Kyung-gyu, who is called the ‘Godfather of Entertainment’, in 2021.
Anyang explained, “Kim Young-chan is a defender who shows stable defensive coordination ability based on experience. He has excellent physical condition and excellent man-marking ability,” and added, “As he was born in Anyang and has played for Anyang before, he is expected to adapt quickly.”Kim Young-chan said, “Anyang is the team that allowed me to make a comeback as a soccer player. When I came back, there were a lot of people I knew in the club, so I felt like I could adapt quickly. Even when I was on the opposing team, there were times when I got goosebumps from the cheers of Anyang fans. “There were a lot, but I will greet them with a play that matches them,” he said. Meanwhile, Anyang also announced the recruitment of goalkeeper Kim Da-sol on this day.
Kim Da-sol, who started his professional career with Pohang Steelers in 2010, played for Daejeon Citizens, Incheon United, Suwon FC, and Suwon Samsung, and played for Jeonnam Dragons in K League 2 from 2021 to 2023.Anyang expected, “Kim Da-sol not only has a stable saving ability, but also has defensive coordination and quick situational judgment, so he will be a great help in strengthening the back door.”Da-sol Kim said, “Thank you for calling me to a good team. I will play my role as the team’s top employee and work 스포츠토토존 hard to help Anyang reach its goal of promotion in the 2024 season.”