[Official] Pohang bids farewell to Lee Ho-jae, signs veteran striker Won Ki-jong who played for Gyeongnam in the second division

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After sending 26-year-old Lee Ho-jae (Darmstadt) off to Europe, K League 1 club Pohang Steelers has signed veteran striker Won Ki-jong (30).

On the 30th, Pohang announced, "We have acquired attacking resource Won Ki-jong, who can play both centrally and on the wings, expanding our options in attack."

Won made his professional debut with Seoul E-Land in 2018. Since then, he has played for Daejeon Hana Citizen and Gyeongnam FC, among others. He is capable of playing across all attacking positions, from the forward line to the second line and wide areas.

Most of his career since his professional debut was spent in K League 2. He experienced K League 1 only while with Kim Cheon (SVP). His career totals in K League 1 stand at 22 matches, six goals, while in K League 2 (excluding playoffs), he has recorded 156 matches, 34 goals, and 15 assists.

Pohang evaluated Won as "a striker with strengths in aggressive play. He can shake up opposing defenses using his quick speed and two-footed dribbling, and he also possesses excellent linking ability."

The club added, "He has the ability to create scoring opportunities through his spatial awareness and outstanding individual skills. Given his versatility across various attacking positions, we expect him to bring new energy to Pohang's attack."

Won stated through the club, "I am delighted to join Pohang Steelers, a prestigious K League team. Having joined midway through the season, I will strive to integrate into the team as quickly as possible and contribute to Pohang's pursuit of higher goals."

Meanwhile, Pohang has parted ways with Lee Ho-jae, who joined the club in 2021 and served as a key attacking player for five and a half seasons. Lee is now leaving Pohang to join SV Darmstadt 98 in Germany's 2. Bundesliga for a new challenge.

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