Kwak Tae-hwi


Kwak Tae-hwi is a South Korean football player who plays as a centre back for Gyeongnam FC. During his career, he played for FC Seoul, Jeonnam Dragons, Kyoto Sanga FC, Ulsan Hyundai and Al-Hilal.
Kwak was capped at international level for South Korea. He made his senior debut in 2008, gained more than 50 caps, scored five international goals and represented them for two Asian cups and 2014 Fifa World Cup.

Club career

FC Seoul

In 2005, Kwak joined the K League, where he signed with FC Seoul.

Jeonnam Dragons

Kwak joined the Jeonnam Dragons on 25 July 2007.

Al-Hilal

Kwak joined Al-Hilal on 27 December 2013.

FC Seoul

Kwak returned to FC Seoul on 7 July 2016.

Career statistics

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1February 2, 2008Seoul, South Korea1–04–02010 World Cup Qualification
2February 17, 2008Chongqing, China3–23–22008 East Asian Cup
3October 15, 2008Seoul, South Korea4–14–12010 World Cup Qualification
4March 3, 2010London, England2–02–0Friendly
5June 8, 2012Doha, Qatar2–14–12014 World Cup Qualification

International

Honours

Club

;FC Seoul
;Jeonnam Dragons
;Ulsan Hyundai
;Al-Hilal
;South Korea
Kwak is blind in his left eye, after being hit in the face with a football during public school.