'At 17, He Leads Promotion Push' An Ju-wan Scores Multi-Goal with Header and Stunning Curler in Just 4 Minutes... Seoul I-Land Extends Unbeaten Streak to 9 Games, Climbs to 2nd Place

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Promising prospect An Ju-wan, born in 2009, once again demonstrated his powerful presence. This time, he scored a multi-goal performance, bolstering Seoul I-Land's promotion race.

On the 4th, Seoul I-Land secured a 2-0 victory over Cheongju FC at Cheongju Sports Complex in an away match of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 25.

With this win, Seoul I-Land extended their unbeaten run to nine matches (five wins, four draws). Their season record stands at 13 wins, six draws, and five losses (45 points), propelling them to second place. The gap with the top-ranked Suwon Samsung (47 points), who have one game fewer, has narrowed to two points.

The hero of the victory was 17-year-old striker An Ju-wan.

Starting as a left-sided attacker in Seoul I-Land's 4-3-3 formation, An Ju-wan scored two goals just before halftime, deciding the match single-handedly.

His first goal came in the 45th minute of the first half. He connected with a precise header to a cross delivered by Eulero from the right flank, shaking the net of Cheongju FC.

Just four minutes later, he created an even more impressive scene. Cutting in from the left side toward the center, An Ju-wan attempted a skillful curling shot with his right foot, and the ball was drawn straight into the goal.

From the header to the fantastic curler, he completed a multi-goal feat in just four minutes.

His finishing ability also stood out. Of his three shots on the day, two were on target, and both resulted in goals.

An Ju-wan is a rookie who made his professional debut this year. However, from his first season, he has been making headlines in K League records one after another, solidifying his presence.

In Round 4 of the K League 2 away match against Cheonan City FC, he was substituted into the second half and made his professional debut at just 16 years old, setting a new record for the youngest appearance in K League 2 history. This surpassed the previous record held by Park Seung-soo (Newcastle) by about four months.

Subsequently, in Round 19 against Cheonan at home, he came on as a substitute and scored. At the age of 17 years, three months, and 10 days, he became the youngest goal scorer in both K League 1 and K League 2 history.

And in this match against Cheongju FC, he scored his first multi-goal performance since his professional debut, once again etching his name into history.

It is not just about accumulating personal records. An Ju-wan's performances are directly contributing to Seoul I-Land's promotion race, which adds significant meaning to his achievements.

An Ju-wan is a striker with a physique of 177 cm and 71 kg. His strengths include penetrating space using his fast speed and finishing ability that freely utilizes both feet. He has also been active in Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO), earning recognition as the future of Korean football. In the match against Cheongju FC, he scored with his head and right foot respectively, showcasing diverse scoring capabilities.

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