Draft:Jaehee Jin

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Jaehee Jin (Korean: 진재희; born 29 March 2009) is an amateur footballer and student. He is often regarded as one of the greatest amateur high school footballers and is renowned for his flair on the pitch, similar to South Korean footballer Son Heung Min.

Early Life[edit]

Jaehee Jin (was born in Seoul, South Korea, the eldest of three. Not much is known about his life in South Korea, and at age one he, his mother, and his father immigrated to Sydney, Australia. Jaehee began playing football at an early age. Jin has stated that growing up near a pitch drastically changed his outlook on life. His early passion for football also drove his desire for success which translated by the time he began primary school.

Football Career[edit]

Jaehee Jin began his amateur football career with Dundas United.[1] He captained his team for most of his appearances with the club but was never able to reach the club final with his team. Following a 29-0 loss in the 2021-22 season, Jin left the team for personal reasons.

Highschool Football[edit]

Jaehee Jin attended Baulkham Hills High School in 2022[2] and began playing football during his break times at the end of the year. Jin immediately made himself known amongst his peers outside of the classroom for his brash yet finessed style, being the leading goal scorer and leading his break time team in assists through 3 years with the team. Jin made his official debut for the Baulkham Hills High School U15's football team in 2023, making an immediate impact with a 2-goal, 1-assist game against Girraween High School. Jin captained his team that season to the area final where the team suffered a devastating loss to Greystanes High School which spelled a disappointing end to the season. Jin has since returned to the Baulkham Hills High School U15's football team for the 2024 season.

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