Kang Tae-won (Korean: 강태원; Chinese: 姜泰源 Jiang Tai-yuan; born 3 March 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Taiwan Football Premier League club Hang Yuan. Born in South Korea, he represents Chinese Taipei at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hang Yuan | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| 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 | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | Hwaseong | 21 | (0) |
| 2025– | Hang Yuan | 2 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Chinese Taipei | 5 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 August 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 June 2025 | |||
Early life
editKang 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]
Club career
editOn 26 May 2021, Kang made his senior debut for Suwon Samsung Bluewings during a 0–0 draw that ends in a victory through a penalty-shootout against FC Anyang in the round of 16 of Korean FA Cup. He suffered an injury which significantly cut his playing time for Suwon.
In 2024, he signed for K3 League side Hwaseong FC for a season.
After being clubless for almost a year, in July 2025 he signed with Taiwanese side Hang Yuan. On 17 August 2025, Kang scored on his debut match for the club against Taichung Rock in a 1–2 defeat.
International career
editBorn 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
editKang mainly operates as a left-footed central midfielder. At Suwon's youth academy, Kang is known for his passing ability.[1]
References
edit- 1 2 "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.