Professional soccer club Jeju United announced today that it will invite Kwon Soon-hyung, who recently announced his retirement from active football, to cheer for the legend as he embarks on his second footballing career with an orange cheer at the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 Round 4 home match against Pohang Steelers at Jeju World Cup Stadium on April 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Kwon Soon-hyung is a beautiful memory of Jeju. He scored 14 goals and provided 24 assists in 183 appearances for Jeju. His performance in the 2016 season was especially dazzling. He scored five goals and provided eight assists in 37 games in the K League 1. 스포츠토토 In the 2017 season, he was the team’s top contributor (most assists) and runner-up.
In addition to his stats, he also showed great leadership and harmony. He wore the captain’s armband for Jeju and showed exceptional leadership, earning the trust of the coaching staff and his teammates. He was also a stalwart in the center of the midfield, making his partners shine, from the “midfield duo” Song Jin-hyung to Lee Chang-min, Yoon Beom-garam, Oh Seung-beom, and Lee Chan-dong. Jeju fans have dubbed him the “architect of victory.
After announcing his retirement from active duty this year, Kwon plans to challenge himself in various fields related to soccer as well as running soccer classes at the Kwon Soon-hyung Football Lab. Jeju decided to invite him to this home game to support and cheer him on in his endeavors.
Various events are planned for the match, including a final greeting on the pitch with Kwon Soon-hyung and an autograph session with fans. Before the game, he will give a lecture to Jeju Youth parents. He will talk about his K League experience, know-how, and how to look at young players from a parent’s perspective.
“I want to thank Jeju and the fans for making me feel special, not just a special player,” said the lucky Kwon, who is looking forward to meeting with the fans. Although it’s sad to leave the field, it’s really special to be able to join the orange wave for the start of a new challenge. I will always miss you and want to convey my sincere feelings to Jeju and the fans.”