Kim In-kyun’s return is expected to be a big boost to Daejeon Hana Citizen.
Back then, speed racer Kim In-gyun is providing Hwang with a new option. During the 2021 season when he was playing for Asan, South Chungcheong Province, Kim played a total of 35 matches, recording eight goals and three assists. He elevated his stock price by being selected as the K League 2 Young Player award, and moved to Daejeon ahead of the 2022 season. As a Joker, he added speed to his side and displayed attack point production capability.
Kim In-gyun, who led the promotion of Daejeon, continued to play as a starter and substitute in the 2023 season, and posted eight goals and six assists in 29 games. Considering the playing time, Kim was remarkably productive in attack points. Kim also took the spot as an offense in Daejeon in the 2024 season. Even when Daejeon was generally sluggish, he overcame frustration by playing with speed and dribbling. Although his attack points dropped compared to the previous two seasons, he still had a clear presence.
Due to an ankle injury, Kim was sidelined for two months after June. Kim returned to the match against Sangmu in Gimcheon as a substitute in a match against Gwangju FC. Kim received a goal kick from Lee Chang-geun and drove straight before scoring a goal to give Daejeon victory. Kim clearly showed his strengths during the scoring process. Kim, who announced his return to the match in earnest, is foreshadowing his participation in FC Seoul.
In the last match against Gwangju, Hwang presented strong pressure tactics. He completely overwhelmed Gwangju with a different tactical approach and won the match. If Kim plays the same football against Seoul, Kim In-gyun will play a key role. Kim has good speed to push and climb when he has the ball, but he also has good pressure and penetration into the back space when he does not own the ball. 스포츠토토
Daejeon can open up offensive routes and put pressure on opponents. With more players to support Kim, including Kim Seung-dae, Martha, Kim Joon-beom and Lee Soon-min, Kim’s ability can be further maximized. This is why Kim decided that Kim’s return will play a decisive role in escaping the relegation zone in the second half of the year.