Kang Tae-won
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Seoul Shinyongsan Elementary School | ||
| 2013–2015 | Seil Middle School | ||
| 2016–2018 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Soongsil University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | Hwaseong FC | 21 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Chinese Taipei | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2024 | |||
Kang Tae-won (Korean: 강태원; Chinese: 姜泰源; born 3 March 2000) is a footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for Hwaseong FC. Born in South Korea, he represents Chinese Taipei internationally.
Early life
[edit]Kang was born on 3 March 2000 in Seoul, South Korea to a Taiwanese father and a South Korean mother. He attended Seoul Shinyongsan Elementary School, Seil Middle School, and Soongsil University in South Korea.[1] As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of South Korean side Suwon Samsung Bluewings. He was described as "one of the most promising prospects" while playing for the club.[2]
Career
[edit]On 26 May 2021, Kang made his senior debut for Suwon during a 0-0 draw with FC Anyang. He suffered an injury which significantly cut his playing time for Suwon. In 2024, he signed for South Korean side Hwaseong FC.
International career
Born in South Korea to a Taiwanese father and South Korean mother, Kang is eligible to represent either South Korea or Chinese Taipei. In September 2024, Kang was first called up by the Chinese Taipei national team for a training camp.[3] In November 2024, Kang made his international debut in a 3-2 friendly win over Singapore.
Style of play
[edit]Kang mainly operates as a left-footed central midfielder. At Suwon's youth academy, Kang is known for his passing ability.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "수원삼성블루윙즈, 우선지명 및 자유선발 통해 신인 5명 영입". kgnews.co.kr.
- ^ "K3리그 화성, 대만 국가대표 배출… '수원 유스 출신' 강태원, 첫 A매치 위해 출국". footballist.co.kr.
- ^ "FIFA確定姜泰源可代表中華男足出賽 拚東亞盃、亞洲盃出線重要新戰力". gogoal.com.tw.
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Men's association football midfielders
- Taiwanese men's footballers
- Chinese Taipei men's international footballers
- South Korean men's footballers
- Taiwanese people of South Korean descent
- South Korean people of Taiwanese descent
- Hwaseong FC players
- Suwon Samsung Bluewings players
- K3 League players
- 21st-century South Korean sportsmen