Augsburg's "Worst Cross" 23% → Seol Young-woo: 55% "There Was a Reason for Signing Him"... Will He Become the 'Oasis' for the Frustrating Right-Side Attack?

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Augsburg, which finished ninth in last season's Bundesliga, signed Seol Young-woo (27) to address the imbalance on the right flank.

On the 27th (Korean time), Augsburg announced via its official website that it had signed Seol Young-woo, who was previously with Crvena Zvezda, to a four-year contract running until June 30, 2030. Notably for a defender, Seol was assigned the number 7 jersey.

Football statistics platform Sofascore reported on the 28th that "considering Seol Young-woo's versatility and recent performances, Augsburg secured his signing at a very reasonable price."

Augsburg conceded 61 goals last season, exposing defensive vulnerabilities. They also committed 10 defensive errors directly leading to goals. Head coach Manuel Baum prefers maintaining possession around 44% while favoring quick transitions between attack and defense.

According to Sofascore, the club selected Seol Young-woo for his mobility and overlapping ability to fill the void left by departing player Mads Pedersen. Seol will compete for a starting spot alongside Marius Wolf and Robin Hack.

Seol has already proven his abilities with statistics. Sofascore reported: "In three appearances this season in the Serbian league, he recorded an 88.6% pass completion rate, created four big chances, and made seven key passes. His tackle success rate was 100%, and he recovered possession 16 times."

It further added: "He is expected to significantly bolster the side attack weakness of his former team. Augsburg attempted 628 crosses last season, but their accuracy reached only 23.6%. In contrast, Seol achieved a 55.6% cross accuracy and a 61.9% long pass completion rate this season."

He also brings rich experience from his former club and the national team. Over the past three years at Crvena Zvezda, he made 101 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing 16 assists, leading the team to league and cup titles while being named to the League Team of the Year for two consecutive years.

He has earned 37 caps for the national team and started all three group stage matches in the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Sofascore noted: "At that time, he recorded a top speed of 34.12 km/h and completed 55 sprints, demonstrating the physical ability to adapt to the fast tempo of the Bundesliga."

Benno Weber, Augsburg's sports director, expressed expectations: "Seol Young-woo, with his extensive international experience, will bring flexibility and speed as a wing-back, injecting vitality into the squad." Seol shared his thoughts upon joining: "The Bundesliga is an excellent and fierce league where I can prove my abilities and develop to the next level. I will do my best for the team's goals."

With this signing, Seol Young-woo becomes the fourth Korean player to appear in Augsburg's first team, following Koo Ja-cheol, Ji Dong-won, and Hong Jeong-ho. It is reported that during this transfer process, Augsburg sought direct advice from Koo Ja-cheol, who had excelled at the club in the past.

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