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K League 1's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' Kim Ye-geon (18) has been honored with K League's Goal of the Month award.
According to the Korea Professional Football League on the 12th, Kim Ye-geon received the K League Goal of the Month honor for his goal scored in the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 17 away match against Ulsan HD at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium last month on the 11th.
At that time, Kim Ye-geon shook the opponent's net with a spectacular mid-range shot from directly in front of the arc in the 34th minute of the second half when his team was leading 2-0. It was his debut goal in just two professional matches. At the age of 17 years, 11 months, and 4 days at the time, he also ranked seventh among K League's youngest scorers.
Kim Ye-geon's goal at that time was also nominated for Dongwon F&B-sponsored 'Drink with Confidence, Dongwon Spring Water Goal of the Month.' His competitor was Pohang Steelers' Wanderson, who scored in the FC Anyang match.
The winner was decided through fan voting via the K League membership application 'Kick.' Kim Ye-geon received 4,937 votes (59.2%) and was selected as Je Chi-go (수상) over Wanderson, who received 3,433 votes (40.8%).
According to the Korea Professional Football League, Kim Ye-geon's Lee Beon (수상) is the youngest record in K League Goal of the Month history. He will receive a trophy along with a prize money of 1 million won. The replica trophy bearing his autograph will be auctioned off for donation.
Known as 'football prodigy,' Kim Ye-geon progressed through Jeonbuk Youth, signed a semi-professional contract in March this year, and after scoring his debut goal in just two matches, switched to a professional contract the next day while still a high school student.
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