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K League 1 FC Anyang has completed the formation of new leadership to lead the team in the 2026 season. Veteran defender Lee Chang-yong wears the captain's armband, and Kim Dong-jin, Han Ga-ram and Thomas assist him as vice-captain.
Anyang announced in a press release on the 19th that it has appointed Lee Chang-yong as captain of the 2026 season and Kim Dong-jin, Han Ga-ram and Thomas as vice-captain, respectively.
Veteran Lee Chang-yong, who played in 301 K-League games, wrote a new history for the club. Lee Chang-yong, who has been Anyang's captain since the summer of 2023, also took the heavy responsibility in the 2026 season, becoming the longest-serving captain in the club's history.
Lee Chang-yong made a remarkable contribution to Anyang's stay last season with his outstanding leadership. Anyang made its first K League 1 stage in the 2025 season after winning the K League 2 in the 2024 season.
Through the club, Lee Chang-yong said, "I will work with senior and junior players so that the fire does not go out until the end of the season," adding, "I will do my best as a captain so that everyone can finish the race with one mind."
Kim Dong-jin, who played a total of 298 games in the K-League, will once again serve as vice-captain following last season. "I want to repay the support sent by the coaching staff and fans," he said. "We will do our best to make the captain's team work together as an original team this year and perform better than last year."
Han Ga-ram, the epitome of sincerity, also serves as vice-captain for two consecutive years. "I will think of the team before me," Han Ga-ram said. "I want to help the coach, the coaching staff, and the seniors lead the team well."
Foreign player Thomas is also notable for joining the team. Thomas, who joined Anyang last season and played 37 of the 38 league games to prove his strong physical strength, was included in the leadership group based on the strong trust of coach Yoo Byung-hoon. "I feel a great sense of responsibility and pride to be appointed to the captain's team," Thomas said. "I will act as a bridge within the team and create a good atmosphere."
Anyang has been sweating in winter training for the 2026 season in Chonburi, Thailand since the 12th.
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