'Veteran all-around midfielder' Kim Jong-seok joins Gwangju: "Grateful for the chance to play in K League 1"

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Professional soccer club GwangjuFC has made a surprise acquisition of midfielder Kim Jong-seok (31), who brings rich experience and proven skills, to strengthen its midfield competitiveness.

On the 6th, Gwangju announced the signing of veteran midfielder Kim Jong-seok, who previously played for Pohang Steelers, Chungnam Asan FC, and Yongin FC.

After attending Pohang Jeol High School and Sangji University, Kim made his professional debut with Pohang Steelers in 2016. He has since built a wealth of practical experience on the K League stage through stints at Ansan Greeners, Gimpo FC, Chungnam Asan, and Yongin FC, establishing himself as a capable asset.

Speaking through the club after donning the Gwangju jersey, Kim said, "I am very happy to join GwangjuFC. I am grateful for the opportunity to play in K League 1 again." He added, "During the remainder of the season, I will deliver performances that satisfy our fans and pour everything into helping the team achieve its goals."

Notably, during the 2021 K3 League season while playing for Cheonan City FC, Kim appeared in 24 matches, scoring 15 goals and providing one assist, showcasing overwhelming offensive power. At that time, he swept the K3 League top scorer award, Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Best 11 honors, firmly establishing himself as a top-tier attacking midfielder both in name and reality.

He continued to prove his offensive productivity as a regular starter on the K League 2 stage. In the 2024 season with Chungnam Asan, he made 31 appearances in K League 2, contributing six goals and one assist, demonstrating his presence as a key midfield resource for the team.

Kim is a midfielder who commands offensive play based on his high work rate and excellent linking ability. He possesses precise passing, sharp long-range shooting, and bold penetration into the penalty area. Beyond being an attacking midfielder, he also has multi-position versatility, capable of playing as a central midfielder or second striker.

With the addition of proven asset Kim Jong-seok, Gwangju has deepened its midfield strength. This season, Gwangju sits at the bottom of the table with one win, seven draws, 13 losses, and just 10 points. The club expects Kim's multi-player ability to provide tactical flexibility during the intense second-half standings race while injecting vitality into the attacking line.

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