Perth Glory have added a dash of AFC Champions League experience to their squad by signing Korean defender Kim Soo-beom on a one-year deal.
Kim, 28, has chalked up more than 100 appearances for K-League sides Gwangju FC and Jeju United and represented the latter in the AFC Champions League.
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A versatile defender who is comfortable operating on the left or right hand side of defence – or as a wide midfielder – is relishing the change to play overseas for the first time.
He will wear the No. 12 jersey for Perth, and becomes the club’s first ever Korean signing.
“Perth Glory had a great season last year and I heard many good things about the coach, the players and the city as well,” he told the club’s official website.
“I can already feel that there is a very bright and positive atmosphere within the squad and a winning mentality.
“I am really looking forward to being a part of this squad this year.”
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Perth Football Director Jacob Burns added that Kim’s experience and versatility across the pitch make him an ideal fit for the WA club.
“Kim has a proven track record for performing consistently well in the K-League which is among the very best competitions in Asia in terms of its overall standard,” he said.
“He is genuinely two-footed, a reliable and disciplined defender and a player who also provides a genuine attacking threat with his delivery from wide areas.”
