Kang Ji-yong

In this Korean name, the family name is Kang.

Kang Ji-Yong (Korean: 강지용; 23 November 1989 – 22 April 2025) was a South Korean professional footballer who played as defender.^[1] He changed his name from Kang Dae-Ho to Kang Ji-Yong.

Kang Ji-Yong

Personal information
Date of birth	(1989-11-23)23 November 1989
Place of birth	South Korea
Date of death	23 April 2025(2025-04-23) (aged 35)
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
2008	Hanyang University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2011	Pohang Steelers	4	(0)
2012	Busan IPark	1	(0)
2013	Gyeongju Citizen
2014–2016	Bucheon FC	101	(6)
2017	Gangwon FC	25	(1)
2018	Incheon United	4	(0)
2020	Gimpo Citizen	0	(0)
2021	Gangneung Citizen	24	(2)
2022	Cheonan City	15	(0)
International career
2009	South Korea U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Kang was selected by Pohang Steelers in the 2009 K League draft.^[2]

Death

Kang died on 22 April 2025, at the age of 35.^[3]