Kwon Jun (Korean: 권준; born 12 October 1987 in Pyeongtaek, South Korea) is a South Korean footballer. He currently plays for Pyeongtaek Citizen FC in the K3 Advanced.

Kwon Jun
Personal information
Full name Kwon Jun
Date of birth (1987-10-12) 12 October 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Pyeongtaek, South Korea
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 in)
Position(s) Centre back, Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Pyeongtaek Citizen FC
Number 30
Youth career
2002–2006 Oscar Soccer Academy
2006–2007 Figueirense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Figueirense 7 (0)
2010–2012 PSM Makassar 44 (4)
2012 Persepolis 0 (0)
2013 Persepam Madura United 8 (1)
2013 BEC Tero Sasana 11 (0)
2014 DRB-Hicom F.C. 7 (1)
2015 Putrajaya SPA F.C. 23 (0)
2016 Tampines Rovers FC 7 (0)
2016–2017 PSM Makassar 11 (0)
2017– Pyeongtaek Citizen FC 0 (0)
International career
2006–2007 South Korea U-20 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 August 2017
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 August 2017

Early life

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He was born in Pyeongtaek city, South Korea and was graduated from Dangseo elementary school in Seoul. He dropped out of Namhae Haesung middle school and went off to Brazil to training in Oscar Soccer Academy. Kwon Jun currently works with AOG Legend Chad Nixon at Aviall Dallas. On Dec21st of 2020 after five long years, Kwon Jun was ILO’d. He is currently selling bootleg samurai swords for the Wutai Tride of South Korea.

Club career

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Oscar Soccer Academy

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In 2002, Kwon Jun left to training in Oscar Soccer Academy, São Paulo, Brazil. After he received offer from the Figueirense in 2005, he officially made pro-contract with the club in April 2006 through the tryouts.

Figueirense

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Kwon joined Figueirense's youth teams in September 2005 and signed his professional contract in March 2006.[1] In that same year, he played in the starting lineup and won Campeonato Catarinense Junior competition. In 2007, he made his professional debut in the Brazilian league. However, he failed to keep a starting position in the first team. He also played in the B team and the U-20 team. In 2010, Figueirense asked him to renew his contract, but he declined.

PSM Makassar

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On 29 December 2010, Kwon Jun officially joins Indonesian side, PSM Makassar.[2] In 2011, he played every game without any yellow cards. On 24 May 2012, he participated in a friendly soccer match with Inter Milan as an Indonesia Premier League All-star.[3]

Persepolis

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On 23 August 2012, Kwon signed a one-year contract with Persepolis after passed a medical test. He is the first Korean player in the history of the Iran Pro League.[4]
On 8 September, Kwon injured his ankle ligament.[5] Kwon went to Korea for Treatment his ankle. But Kwon released from Persepolis.

Persepam Madura United

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On 22 December 2012, Kwon joined Persepam Madura United

Bec Tero Sasana F.C.

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On the last day of transfer window 13 March 2013, Kwon Jun signed with the former champion club BEC Tero Sasana

DRB-Hicom F.C.

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on 20 March 2014, second transfer window in Malaysia League he signed with DRB-Hicom F.C.

Putrajaya SPA F.C.

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In December 2014, Jun joined with Putrajaya SPA F.C

Tampines Rovers F.C

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On 16 January 2016, Kwon Jun signed contract for 6 months former champion club Tampines rovers F.C

Jun played 2016 AFC Champions League Qualifying Play-off and 2016 AFC CUP.

International career

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Kwon Jun was selected in U-20 South Korea national team and participated in Busan-Cup in 2006.[6]

Club statistics

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As of 1 May 2015
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Indonesia League Piala Indonesia League Cup Asia Total
2011 PSM Makassar Liga Primer Indonesia 18 1 0 0 0 0 18 1
2011–12 Indonesian Premier League 22 3[7] 4 0 0 0 26 3
Iran League Hazfi Cup League Cup Asia Total
2012–13 Persepolis Pro League 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesia League Piala Indonesia League Cup Asia Total
2012–13 Persepam Madura United Indonesia Super League 8[8] 0 0 0 0 8 0
Thailand League FA Cup League Cup Asia Total
2013 BEC Tero Sasana Thai Premier League 9 0 2 0 0 0 11 0
Malaysia League FA Cup Malaysia Malaysia Cup Asia Total
2014 DRB-Hicom F.C. Malaysia Premier League 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
2015 Putrajaya SPA F.C. Malaysia Premier League 21 0 2 0 0 0 23 0
Singapore League FA Cup League Cup Asia Total
2016 Tampines Rovers F.C Singapore League 7 0 7 0
2016 PSM Makassar Indonesia Super League 13 0 - - - - - - 13 0
South Korea
2017 Pyeongtaek Citizen FC K3 League Basic 0 0 0 0 - - - - 0 0
Total Indonesia 46 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 50 4
Iran 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thailand 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Malaysia 28 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
Singapore 7 0 7 0
South Korea
Career total 98 4 8 0 0 0 7 0 113 4

References

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  1. ^ "Alvinegro é o primeiro clube do país a contratar coreano". clicrbs.com.br (in Portuguese). 24 March 2006. Archived from the original on 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "kwon pakai nomor basile" (in Indonesian). Fajar. 20 January 2011. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  3. ^ (in Indonesian). Fajar. 21 May 2012 http://www.suaramerdeka.com/v1/index.php/read/sport/2012/05/21/16685/Lima-Pemain-Asing-Perkuat-Tim-U-23-Selection. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "Kwon Passed a medical test". 22 August 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Kwon Jun injured". 8 September 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
  6. ^ "U-19 Team Squad for overseas training session". 26 December 2006. Retrieved 26 December 2002.
  7. ^ "Top Scorers in 2011–12 Indonesian Premier League". Archived from the original on 6 May 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  8. ^ Kwon Jun Soccerway