K-League 1 Ulsan HD 'Rookie Tigers' All Agree, "We Need to do our Best to Win Three Games in a Row"
New members include Kim Min-woo, Hwang Seok-ho, Ko Seung-beom, Shim Sang-min, Matheus, and Kelvin.
“I have high expectations for joining the winning team for the second year in a row.
I want to make a big contribution to achieving the third consecutive title!” (Seok-ho Hwang)
The ‘new Tigers’ who joined the professional soccer K-League 1 Ulsan HD (formerly Ulsan Hyundai) are unanimous in winning their third consecutive title. 카지노사이트
We set out with the determination to serve as a foundation for achievement.
Coach Hong Myung-bo continued to make 'big' signings ahead of the new season in which he will attempt to win his third consecutive K-League 1 title.
A large number of players with 'full name value' have joined, including veteran midfielder Kim Min-woo, central defender Hwang Seok-ho, who has proven himself in Japan and China, midfielder Ko Seung-beom and fullback Shim Sang-min, who have played with weight in the K League.
In addition, the squad was strengthened by recruiting defensive midfielder Matheus, a former member of the Brazilian U-23 national team, and offensive midfielder Kelvin, who played for Atlético Goianiensi in the Brazilian first division.
It was a recruitment that clearly demonstrated Coach Hong's plan to focus on 'build-up soccer' based on defensive organization.
The player who stands out is Hwang Seok-ho.
Hwang Seok-ho is a priest who shared a bronze medal with Coach Hong Myung-bo at the 2012 London Olympics.
As the starting center back for the Olympic team at the time, he contributed greatly to winning the bronze medal.
Hwang Seok-ho, who made his professional debut in Japan in 2012, made his K-League debut wearing an Ulsan uniform.
Seok-ho Hwang, who met with reporters at the 2024 K-League Winter Training Media Camp held at Hotel Hyundai by Lahan Ulsan in Dong-gu, Ulsan on the 7th, introduced himself as “I am Seok-ho Hwang, a K-League rookie.”
When asked about his relationship with Director Hong, Hwang Seok-ho smiled and said, "We met when we were young, and I think he often yelled at us because we were losing concentration."
He emphasized, “I played in Japan for a long time and wanted to return to the K-League at the end of my career,” and added, “I will prepare well to achieve Ulsan’s third consecutive victory.”
When asked about his feelings wearing the Ulsan uniform, Ko Seung-beom, who played for Suwon Samsung for a long time, said, "I have high expectations as I joined the winning team for the second year in a row.
I will prepare well to achieve the third consecutive title."
He said, "My strength is being active and involved in various situations.
I will use my strengths to my full advantage in Ulsan to help.
It is important to show quality play."
Shim Sang-min, who played fullback for the East Coast Derby rival Pohang Steelers until last season, said, "I'm back home."
Shim Sang-min, who was born in Ulsan, debuted in the K-League through FC Seoul and played in Pohang before wearing the 'hometown team' uniform.
Shim Sang-min smiled and said, “The team’s third consecutive victory is important, but my goal is to win the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.”
In addition, Kim Min-woo, who took on the role of vice-captain immediately after transferring, said, "I have now become a veteran on the team.
It is still difficult for the younger players, but I will adapt quickly."
Kim Min-woo is also a ‘disciple’ who received Coach Hong’s guidance at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.
New foreign players Matheus and Kelvin also pledged, "I am grateful for the good opportunity Ulsan gave me.
I will help the team with many attack points."
