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K League 1 defending champion Jeonbuk Hyundai has midfielder Kim Young-hwan (23), a proven resource in the K League 2 stage.
The Jeonbuk club announced in a press release on the 10th that it has recruited Kim Young-hwan, who proved his ability by playing as a key player at Cheongju FC in Chungbuk. Kim Young-hwan is a multi-resource that can play both offensive and defensive midfielders based on his sleek and solid physique.
Kim Young-hwan, wearing a Jeonbuk uniform, said through the club, "I'm excited to be able to challenge in a new environment," adding, "I want to contribute to the team's victory through passes and quick offense and defense conversion. I will quickly adapt to the team and become a player who will contribute to Jeonbuk's challenge to win the championship," he said.
Kim Young-hwan's greatest strength is his excellent ball possession ability and smart game management. According to the club, Kim Young-hwan is expected to play a key role in speeding up the team's transition to offense and defense with excellent ability to protect the ball in the midfield, a wide field of view and quick situational judgment. In addition, it is evaluated as a resource that can contribute to the team in both offense and defense by combining accurate pass ability as well as active defense participation and interception ability.
Kim Young-hwan, who made his professional debut in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province in 2024, scored one point and one assist in 15 games in his first year. In the 2025 season, he played 33 games and scored three points and two assists, establishing himself as a key player in the team. Jeonbuk expects Kim Young-hwan's skill and active activity to show sufficient competitiveness in the K League 1 stage.
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