[Official] 'Appeared in all 5 matches + debut goal explosion' Pohang's Hwang Seo-woong wins September 'Young Player of the Month Award'

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Pohang Steelers' Hwang Seo-woong was awarded the September 'Young Player of the Month Award' for the 2026 season.

The Korea Professional Football League announced the award news on the 7th, stating, "Hwang Seo-woong, born in 2005, appeared in all five matches held in September and delivered consistent performances."

In particular, Hwang Seo-woong scored his K League debut goal in the Round 30 match against FC Seoul last month, leading Pohang to victory. His performance in that match was recognized, earning him a spot in the Round's Best XI.

The League explained, "Hwang Seo-woong was selected as the recipient of the 'Young Player of the Month Award' for his consistent appearances and impressive performance throughout September."

The 'Young Player of the Month Award' is given monthly to the young player who delivers the most outstanding performance in K League 1.

Eligibility requires K League 1 players to meet all of the following conditions: ▲ Korean nationality, ▲ aged 23 or under (born after 2003), and ▲ within three years of their first appearance in an official K League match (debut since the 2024 season).

In addition, players who have played more than half of their club's total playing time for that month are included as candidates. The winner is then determined through discussions and voting by members of the Technical Study Group (TSG) under the Korea Professional Football League's Technical Committee. Choi Jong (수상)

The September 'Young Player of the Month Award' evaluated a total of five matches, ranging from K League 1 Rounds 27 to 30, including the postponed Round 22 match between Gangwon and Incheon.

Candidates included Hwang Seo-woong, along with Park Min-jae (Jeju), Chae Hyun-woo (Anyang), and Park Man-ho (Gimcheon), totaling 10 players. Among them, Hwang Seo-woong took home the honor.

Hwang Seo-woong is scheduled to receive a trophy along with a prize money.

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