'Second All-Time' Coach Kim Ki-dong Earns His Seventh Manager of the Month Award This Month... '7 Games Without Defeat + 17 Goals Explosion' [Official Announcement]

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Kim Ki-dong, who has led FC Seoul to the top of the standings, has won his third Manager of the Month award this season.

The Korea Professional Football League announced on the 9th via a press release that Coach Kim Ki-dong of Seoul was named the August Flex Manager of the Month. This marks his third time receiving the honor this season, following wins in late February-March and April.

Under Kim Ki-dong's leadership, Seoul went 4 wins and 2 draws in six matches played throughout August, maintaining an undefeated streak and firmly holding onto first place in K League 1.

The start was somewhat frustrating. In the first two matches of August — Round 21 against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Round 22 against Kim Cheon (SVP) — Seoul managed only two consecutive 0-0 draws.

However, they bounced back with an explosive offensive display. After securing a 4-2 victory over Daejeon Hana Citizen in Round 23, breaking through their scoring drought, Seoul delivered a stunning 7-0 win against FC Anyang in Round 24, tying the club's record for most goals scored in a single match. They followed this with a 1-0 win over Bucheon FC 1995 in Round 25 and a 5-2 victory against Gwangju FC in Round 26, completing an unstoppable four-game winning streak.

During the six matches in August, Seoul scored an impressive 17 goals while conceding just four, showcasing perfect offensive and defensive balance. Notably, they kept clean sheets in four of the six games, further proving their defensive stability.

With this achievement, Coach Kim Ki-dong has now won his seventh Manager of the Month award in his career. This places him tied for second all-time with former coach Choi Kang-hee (7 awards), behind only Nam Ki-il (8 awards). As recognition, the league presented him with a commemorative trophy and prize money.

Meanwhile, Flex is an HR data-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform company that has maintained an official partnership with the league since 2023. Through various joint initiatives including integrated advertising inside K League stadiums, sponsorship of the Manager of the Month award, and HR training programs for the K League Academy, Flex selects and honors each month's standout leader who demonstrates exceptional leadership.

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