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Kim Ho
Born (1944-11-24) November 24, 1944 (age 81)
Tongyeong, Japanese Korea
Occupation(s)Footballer, coach
Years active1964–1973 (player), 1982–2009 (coach)
Known forSouth Korea national team head coach (1992–1994), Suwon Samsung Bluewings manager

Kim Ho

Kim Ho (Template:Korean; born 24 November 1944) is a retired South Korean footballer and coach.

Born in Tongyeong, during the period of Japanese occupation of Korea, Kim stood at 1.77 meters tall and primarily played as a centre-back. His early football development took place at Tongyeong Middle School, followed by stints at Jinju High School and Dongnae High School.

Kim's club career began in 1964 with Cheil Industries. During his mandatory military service, he played for the ROK Marine Corps team until 1967. That same year, he joined Yangzee, before returning to Cheil Industries in 1968. From 1969 to 1973, he represented Commercial Bank of Korea.

On the international stage, Kim earned 84 caps for the South Korea national team between 1966 and 1972, contributing defensively without scoring any goals. His international honors include a gold medal at the 1970 Asian Games held in Bangkok and a silver medal at the 1972 AFC Asian Cup in Thailand.

Following his playing career, Kim transitioned into management. He led Hanil Bank from 1982 to 1987, managed the South Korea B team in 1987, and then coached Hyundai Horang-i between 1988 and 1990. He was appointed head coach of the South Korean national team from 1992 to 1994. Subsequently, he managed Suwon Samsung Bluewings for eight years, from 1995 until 2003, and later took charge of Daejeon Citizen between 2007 and 2009.

Early life

Kim was born in the coastal city of Tongyeong in South Korea, where he began his football journey. Upon reaching high school age, he initially enrolled at Tongyeong High School, which lacked a football team. To pursue football more seriously, he transferred the following year to Jinju High School. However, during his time at Jinju, he encountered a period of stagnation and subsequently moved once more, this time to Dongnae High School in Busan. Kim held great admiration for Dongnae's manager, An Jong-soo, and chose to follow him into the semi-professional ranks with Cheil Industries instead of attending university.

International career

From 1966 until 1972, Kim represented the South Korean national team, achieving victory at the 1970 Asian Games. Initially positioned as a right back, he excelled most notably when shifted to a centre-back role. Renowned for his exceptional speed and aggressive defensive style, Kim formed an outstanding partnership with fellow centre-back Kim Jung-nam, demonstrating remarkable coordination on the field.

Early career

Kim embarked on his coaching career with Commercial Bank before assuming managerial duties at his former school, Dongnae High School. In 1983, he took charge of the semi-professional team Hanil Bank, guiding them to immediate success by winning the Korean Semi-professional League and securing promotion to the professional K League.

When Hanil Bank reverted to semi-professional status in 1987, Kim transitioned to the K League club Hyundai Horang-i in 1988. He revitalized Hyundai during his debut season by steering them to a runner-up finish; however, maintaining that level proved challenging. The club fell to last place in 1989 and remained second from bottom in 1990, leading to Kim’s departure before the start of the 1991 season.

South Korea

Kim resumed coaching at the national level by taking over as head coach of South Korea in July 1992 and successfully guided the team to qualification for the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States. The squad delivered respectable performances, including a 2–2 draw against Spain in their opening match. However, a goalless draw with Bolivia in their second game put their progression at risk. In their final group match against reigning champions Germany, South Korea rallied from a 3–0 halftime deficit to narrow the scoreline to 3–2. Despite their determined effort against the title holders under Kim’s leadership, it was insufficient to advance beyond the group stage.

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

Following his departure from the national team managerial position, Kim was approached by the newly established K League club Suwon Samsung Bluewings to serve as their inaugural head coach. Over an eight-year tenure, he secured 13 titles, notably including two K League championships and two Asian Club Championship victories. During this period, he developed a group of promising young players often referred to as "Kim Ho's Children." Many of these players went on to enjoy prosperous careers within the K League after his exit. Among his protégés were Ko Jong-soo and Kim Do-heon, both of whom represented the national team. Kim officially retired from coaching at the conclusion of 2003.

Daejeon Citizen

In 2007, Kim reversed his retirement decision and took charge of Daejeon Citizen. Although previously regarded as one of South Korea’s top football managers, his reputation suffered during this period amid various controversies. Tensions arose between Kim and the club’s president and board due to financial difficulties coupled with unsatisfactory team performance. Additionally, an agent closely linked to Kim became embroiled in an embezzlement scandal, further damaging the club’s image. Ultimately, both Kim and the president were dismissed from their roles in 2009.

Despite having ended his coaching career, Kim stirred controversy once more a decade later when he was appointed president of Daejeon Citizen in 2017, despite past conflicts. His tenure was marked by the appointment of numerous associates as managers, agents, and players without clear justification or principles. At that time, Daejeon Citizen was owned by the Daejeon municipal government and heavily depended on public tax revenue for funding. This management approach attracted substantial criticism and culminated in Kim’s departure in 2019. Subsequently, Ko Jong-soo—then serving as the club’s manager and one of Kim’s former students—faced legal proceedings the following year.

International

  • National team appearances and goals by year
    Team Year Appearances Goals
    South Korea 1966 5 0
    1967 19 0
    1968 2 0
    1969 8 0
    1970 17 0
    1971 14 0
    1972 19 0
    Total career 84 0
  • Appearances and goals categorized by competition
    Competition Appearances Goals
    Friendlies 6 0
    Minor tournaments 52 0
    Asian Games 5 0
    AFC Asian Cup qualification 4 0
    AFC Asian Cup 5 0
    Summer Olympics qualification 8 0
    FIFA World Cup qualification 4 0
    Overall total 84 0

    • Player

    Cheil Industries

    Commercial Bank of Korea

    South Korea

    Individual

    • Korean FA Most Valuable Player award recipient: 1969
    • Selected for the Korean FA Best XI in 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972
    • Awarded KASA Best Korean Footballer: 1971

    Manager

    Hanil Bank

    Suwon Samsung Bluewings

    Individual Achievements

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