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Seoul E-Land FC announced on the 22nd that it has announced a new captain to lead the 2026 season.
Seoul E-Land will appoint captain Kim Oh-kyu, vice-captain Kim Hyun and Park Chang-hwan, and will take on a full-fledged challenge to promotion this season.
Kim Oh-kyu, who has been captain for two consecutive years, is a 16-year veteran defender who has played in 434 K-League games. Kim Oh-kyu, who showed dedication by recording the most playing time in the team despite his best age last season, faithfully played his role as a captain with not only performance but also leadership that united the team. In particular, he has contributed greatly to creating a stable team atmosphere by taking the center stage in the younger squad.
Kim Oh-kyu said, "The team atmosphere is really good and we are preparing for the season in a stable environment because there are many players we had together last year. Foreign players such as Osmar and Euhler are also taking the lead in communicating, so the overall atmosphere of the team is very positive," he said.
"I have the defeat in the semi-playoff last year in my heart. I will definitely achieve my goal of promotion with the determination that this year is the last of my career."
Park Chang-hwan, who has been in charge for two consecutive years, and Kim Hyun, who newly joined this season, were appointed as vice-captain. Park Chang-hwan, who is in his fourth year of Seoul E-Land, is a midfielder whose strength is active activity and gritty play. As one of the players who best embodies the team color pursued by Seoul E-Land with a high energy level, he signed a three-year contract ahead of this season, drawing keen attention from fans.
Park Chang-hwan said, "There were many shortcomings when I joined the captain's team for the first time last year, but I feel that I have grown both as a player and as a member through one year of experience. As the sense of responsibility has grown as he became a second-hand player, he vowed to create a season in which he can unite the team and make his dream of promotion a reality.
Kim Hyun, who newly joined the team and was appointed vice-captain, is a veteran striker who has played in 275 K-League games and scored 46 goals and 22 assists. His strength is his ability to control the right to provide based on his 190-cm height, and he will serve as a bridge between existing and new players based on his rich experience.
Kim Hyun said, "When I participated in the winter training, I felt that each player was a really good team. Oh Kyu is holding the center well, so the atmosphere is very good. Whenever I need my role, I will fulfill my responsibilities as vice-captain and help me get promoted," he said.
Meanwhile, the team, which is conducting the first winter training in Bangkok, Thailand, will enter Korea on the 26th and take a short break before continuing the second training in Seogwipo, Jeju from 28th to February 20th.
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