Career
He is well known for his quick reflexes. After graduation of middle school, he entered by 2006 Draft. However, he didn"t play in K League and played as U-18 team player during 2006 and 2007.
He debuted in K League in 2008.
In 2013 Kim was named in the K League Classic best XI 2013 squad for his outstanding performance. Kim Seung-gyu made his International debut for the senior team against Peru on 14 August 2013 in a goalless draw, keeping a clean sheet in his debut.
Kim was named in the 2014 World Cup squad as the second choice keeper behind Jung Sung-ryong. He did not play the first two games, but after Jung Sung-ryong"s poor performance against Algeria he was selected to play against Belgium.
He made numerous saves, but conceded one as of Korea lost 1-0.
Despite the loss, Kim was well praised by the fans for his performance, conceding only one goal against one of the top ranked teams in the world on his World Cup debut. Following the World Cup he was made the first choice keeper for the national football team Kim was named as a wild card player for the national team to play in the 2014 Asian Games.
Kim helped his team get a gold medal for the first time in 28 years.
Kim conceded no goals in the six matches he played and was granted an military exemption. Due to his outstanding performance, he is compared to of Korea"s former goalkeeper Lee Woon-jae.
Results list "s goal tally first. Club International Individual.