# Kim Jin-Hyeon

> Goalkeeper · South Korea · [Cerezo Osaka](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1922) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/50769)

## Quick facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Age | 38 |
| Date of birth | 1987-07-06 |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Height | 192 cm |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Current club | [Cerezo Osaka](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1922) |
| Competition | [Club Friendlies 1](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/38) |

## Season snapshot

| Metric | Value |
| --- | ---: |
| Season | 2024 |
| Competition | Club Friendlies 1 |
| Appearances | 1 |
| Minutes | 32 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Average rating | 6.22 |

## Profile

### Veteran backup profile with minimal pitch time

## Profile
Kim Jin-Hyeon is a 38 years old South Korean goalkeeper currently at Cerezo Osaka[^fact-1]. The tactical read is straightforward: a veteran presence occupying a clear backup/short-appearance role rather than a week-in, week-out starter[^fact-1].

## Season form
Season volume is minimal — one appearance totaling 32 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. That limited sample makes conventional output metrics unreliable; there is effectively no body of work this season from which to infer shot-stopping trends or distribution patterns beyond that single brief outing[^fact-2]. Provider data lists an average rating of 6.22 across the season, a modest mark but one viewed through the prism of extremely low minutes[^fact-3]. Given the 32-minute sample, meaningful numbers for expected goals (xG) involvement or assists (xA) are not available in the supplied facts and cannot be robustly assessed[^fact-2].

## Availability & momentum
Fitness status is not explicitly provided in the available facts; the clearest signal about availability is playing time: that single short appearance is the most recent confirmed match involvement, totaling 32 minutes[^fact-2]. Momentum, therefore, is effectively flat — there is no sequence of appearances or extended run to suggest rising form or match rhythm. The age profile (38) underlines a career stage where minutes are likely managed carefully and appearances tend to be intermittent[^fact-1].

## What to watch
For the next fixture, watch whether the coaching staff opts for continuity with the regular starter or turns to experience in a short-term capacity; the supplied facts do not name opponents or scheduling, so the match context must be checked against team announcements. The clearest value proposition that surfaces from the numbers is roster stability: a 38-year-old goalkeeper with a single, brief appearance this season can be treated as an experienced emergency option or bench anchor rather than a source of consistent fantasy or predictive value[^fact-1][^fact-2]. Any tactical or selection bet should be contingent on club confirmations, since the season sample (one 32-minute outing) does not permit confident forecasting[^fact-2].

### Cited facts

[^fact-1]: **Identity** — 38 years old · South Korea · Goalkeeper · current club Cerezo Osaka.
[^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 1 appearances (2024), 32 minutes on the pitch.
[^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.22 across the season.

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