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My Take
The nickname says everything: Korean fans christened him Yong der Sar after Edwin van der Sar, and you do not earn a comparison like that by accident. To me Kim Yong-dae represents the unglamorous heroism of goalkeeping, the 189 cm frame schooled at Yonsei University and the years guarding the net for Ulsan Hyundai. Keepers are judged on the one mistake, not the hundred saves, so longevity at that level signals a steel temperament. His move into commentary appeals to me too. I respect athletes who, having read the game from inside, choose to keep teaching it from the booth.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Yong-dae
- Name (Japanese)
- 金龍大
- Reading
- きむ・よんで
- Born
- October 11, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Miryang, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Height
- 189 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / sports commentator
2. Background
- High school
- Geoje High School
- University
- Yonsei University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E9%BE%8D%E5%A4%A7
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Yong-dae born?
Born October 11, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Kim Yong-dae from?
Kim Yong-dae is from Miryang, South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Kim Yong-dae do?
Kim Yong-dae works as association football player, sports commentator.
How tall is Kim Yong-dae?
Kim Yong-dae is 189 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.