Kim Kee-hee

Daegu

Kim initially played University League at Hongik University from 2008 to 2010. Kim was then drafted in the second round of the 2011 K-League draft by Daegu FC. Kim made his professional debut on 5 March 2011, playing the full 90 minutes of Daegu's opening game of the 2011 K-League season against Gwangju FC, which ended in a 2–3 loss for Daegu FC.

Loan to Al-Sailiya

On 26 September 2012, Kim joined the newly promoted Qatar Stars League club Al-Sailiya on a loan deal.

Jeonbuk Hyundai

Kim joined fellow K-League side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2013 and would help the team to win two successive K-League titles.

Shanghai Shenhua

On 19 February 2016, Kim moved to Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for a reported transfer fee of US$6 million. Kim's agent had described the deal as the "biggest transfer in Korean history". On 5 March 2016, he made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Yanbian Funde.

Seattle Sounders FC

On 27 February 2018, Kim was signed by Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer using targeted allocation money. He won MLS Cup 2019 with Seattle and planned to sign a new contract for the 2020 season, but was unable to come to financial terms with the club.

Ulsan Hyundai

On 26 February 2020, Kim was signed by Ulsan Hyundai of K League 1.

Return to Seattle Sounders FC

On 28 January 2025, Kim rejoined Seattle Sounders FC on a one-year contract with an…

In 2011, Kim was selected for the South Korea U-23 national team that participated in the 2012 King's Cup, an annual tournament held in Thailand. In 2012, Kim won the bronze medal with South Korea U-23 in the 2012 London Olympics, which was the first Olympic medal ever in Korean football history, and he was granted exemption to two years of mandatory military service like the rest of the team.

As of match played 19 June 2025

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

K League 1: 2014, 2015 Shanghai Greenland Shenhua

Chinese FA Cup: 2017 Seattle Sounders FC

MLS Cup: 2019 Leagues Cup: 2025 Ulsan Hyundai

K League 1: 2022, 2023, 2024 AFC Champions League: 2020 South Korea U23

Summer Olympic Games Bronze Medal: 2012 South Korea

EAFF East Asian Cup: 2015 Individual

K League 1 Best XI: 2015, 2024