Kim Hyun-oh, a 17-year-old high school specialist who made his fantasy debut, will he play against Jeonbuk in "Youth's House?" ··"If coach Hwang Sun-hong gives me a chance..."
Kim Hyun-oh, a 17-year-old high school specialist who made his fantasy debut, will he play against Jeonbuk in "Youth's House?" ··"If coach Hwang Sun-hong gives me a chance..."
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It was an unforgettable day for Kim Hyun-oh (17, Daejeon Hana Citizen), who was born in 2007. Kim made a surprise start at a home game against FC Anyang held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on May 3. It was Kim's debut as a professional player. Kim scored a great header off Kim Moon-hwan's cross at the 36th minute in the first half, sending the ball rolling in the Anyang net. Daejeon added an additional goal by Bob Shin at the 34th minute in the second half to beat Anyang 2-1.
Kim visited the press conference as a coach on the day. "The training had been going on since last week," Kim said. "I didn't expect that I would be engaged in a match against Anyang."
"I felt good the day before the match against Anyang. I felt like I would score a goal if I played in the match. It was my debut match, but I was not that nervous. I saw many fans when I was warming up. I felt more motivated to score a goal. I believed that I would have a chance at least once. I am grateful to (Kim) Moon-hwan for his help."
Kim Hyun-oh is a special talent who signed a semi-professional contract with Daejeon in February.
Kim Hyun-oh is a 187 centimeter tall striker and boasts of agile movement. With his talent that can pull off both striker and winger, he caught the eye of coach Hwang during the winter training camp in Daejeon this winter.
"I want to congratulate Kim Hyun-oh," Hwang said after the match against Anyang. "I just played one game. I hope he grows up calmly without getting excited. He needs to improve more technically and mentally. What he showed at the match against Anyang is not all he has. He has more talents. I hope he continues to grow."
Kim Hyun-oh, the winner of the 32nd Cha Bum-keun Football Awards in the Offensive Player category, has distinguished himself from his childhood. In 2021, he left the Jeonbuk Hyundai youth team and formed relationship with the Daejeon youth team. He improved his skills with the Daejeon youth team and gained the opportunity to debut as a professional player while a third grader at Chungnam Machinery and Technology High School (Daejeon U-18). Kim even scored the debut goal that led his team to victory in his debut match, giving a strong impression to the soccer community.
"I thanked him after finishing the battle," Kim said. "I share a room with DOYOUNG, who is one year older than me. I talk a lot with DOYOUNG every evening. DOYOUNG told me to come to Europe. It's a great motivation. Of course, it's still like a dream. I want to prove more in Daejeon."
"After scoring the goal, I thought of my parents first," Kim Hyun-oh said with a smile. "In the professional world, age doesn't matter. If I have a chance, I will face it boldly. I will work hard no matter what position Hwang Sun-hong demands," he said.
Daejeon will have a showdown with Jeonbuk on May 6 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Kim Hyun-oh had joined the Jeonbuk youth team before joining Daejeon.
Kim Hyun-oh is aiming for his second professional appearance in the match against Jeonbuk. 메이저사이트
"I made my professional debut. I really want to play in the match against Jeonbuk," Kim said. "I will do my best to help my team win no matter how many minutes I play in any position."