'英 Nottingham 101 Games' Portugal U-23 Center Back Wears Jeju Uniform "Fell in love with K-League"

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Jeju SK FC has strengthened its rear by recruiting Tobias Figueiredu (32), a Portuguese defender who played for Nottingham Forest FC in England.

In a press release on the 17th, Jeju officially announced the recruitment of veteran central defender Tobias Figueiredu, who has played in Portugal's age-specific national team.

Tobias Figueiredu, a native of Portugal's prestigious Sporting CP Youth, entered the English stage after passing through Spain's CF Leus Deportio and Portugal's CD Nacional.

In particular, he played from 2018 to 2022 as a member of Nottingham Forest and gained a wealth of experience, scoring three goals in 101 games in the English Championship (second division) alone. After that, he moved to Portaleza EC in Brazil in 2023 through Hull City, and experienced South American football while on loan at Criciuma and Atlechcu Paranaenge.

Tobias, wearing a Jeju uniform, said through the club, "I was fascinated by the hot heat of the K-League and the charm of Jeju SK," adding, "I feel very different to start a new challenge in Asia after Europe and Brazil. I will pour all my experience into the team and repay the fans' expectations and achieve the team's goals," he said.

Her national team career is also spectacular. Tobias went through all the national teams by age from Portugal's U-15 team to the U-23 team, and also participated in the 2016 Rio Olympics as a member of the Portuguese national team and made the finals.

Tobias, who has a solid 188cm physical condition, is a defender with strong aerial ball control and active tackle ability. It is expected to be a great addition to the team's tactics with stable line control as well as rear build-up ability based on elaborate right foot passes.

Jeju expects synergy with the existing defense with Tobias' joining. French left-footed centerback Serestin, who has shown overwhelming defense this season, and Kim Gun-woong, who has successfully transformed from a midfielder to a central defender, will build a more solid defensive line.

Coach Sergio Costa said, "The addition of a veteran defender who has experienced both the European and Brazilian stages will greatly help improve team organization and competitiveness," adding, "I hope Tobias Figueiredu will become the centerpiece of the team's rear."

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