Kim Ji-ho, who is no different from “Son of Director Byun Sung-hwan,” showed tremendous trust in his teacher.
Suwon Samsung defeated FC Anyang 2-1 in the 26th round of “Hana Bank K League 2 2024” held at Yongin Mir Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Suwon continued its slump by recording no loss in 10 matches (four wins and six draws) under coach Byun Sung-hwan. It was ranked fifth. The team garnered 8,370 spectators on the day as soon as it moved to Yongin Mir Stadium due to renovation work on the Suwon World Cup Stadium.
Kim Ji-ho scored another goal. Born in 2003, Kim grew up with Suwon and Seongnam FC Youth and also played for Yongin City Football Center. While attending Korea University, he joined Suwon after receiving a love call from coach Byun Sung-hwan. Kim Ji-ho, who was getting a chance, was named the best player of the round as he scored two goals and one assist in the match against Bucheon FC 1995. Kim Ji-ho, who also had a chance against Anyang, showed active performance on the right side and scored one goal and one assist.
He was involved in every goal scored by Suwon. Kim Ji-ho’s first goal helped Suwon bring the flow. In a press conference after the game, coach Byun Sung-hwan said, “I fully expected Kim Ji-ho to perform. I knew Kim Ji-ho when I was 11. He was my first student. When I was the Seongnam FC youth coach at 37, I saw Kim Ji-ho as a student and I watched how he grows. I monitored him continuously and communicated with him. I needed a player to play the soccer that I wanted at the wing-forward on the side, and I made a suggestion to Kim Ji-ho. It was a bad condition, but I decided to join me. Even if we don’t talk much, we know what they want. If we provide an opportunity, we will repay him. He said, “I am quite satisfied because I played a decisive role.”
“Starting today, I will meet Anyang, Jeonnam Dragons, and Seoul E-Land. I have made a commitment to win consecutive games and lead the team to victory with points of attack,” Kim said. “I am so happy to be here at an interview like this. I am grateful to the coach and the team for giving me this opportunity.”
“He appeared in elementary school wearing sunglasses. He was charismatic. He was overwhelmed by his charisma. His leadership and leadership skills were extraordinary. I am learning a lot as a soccer player. Tactically, he matches me well. I am grateful for the opportunity. He is a top leader.”
When asked about his aspiration before joining Suwon, he said, “My main position was as a side player, but I saw attacking and defensive midfielders when I was in college. I had a hard time. The coach gave me a chance to play on the side again.” “Coach Byun Sung-hwan called me personally and asked me to join him. Regardless of the conditions, I said okay. My parents said the same. I wanted to become a professional and achieved my dream, so I am living happily every day. I didn’t think about contract terms and money. I am playing happy soccer with him.”
On his first goal at the Yongin Mir Stadium, he said, “It is more meaningful after leaving the Yongin Football Center. I was able to score thanks to the help of my teammates. I was lucky to score a goal. It was good that my team was able to win.”
When asked about his strengths, he said, “The new Milat, Paulino, is really good. There are many things to learn on the field. As a competitor on the field, I want to survive on the field for a long time by showing that I can do well on the side.” 스포츠토토
“I received my first salary and even received an allowance. I am going to a good restaurant with my parents tomorrow. I got paid and bought coffee for the players, but there was hardly any left. I had a haircut,” Kim said, explaining what she did after receiving her first salary.
Finally, he said, “It was physically difficult in the first half. In the second half, my muscles came up and I sat down. There were good players in the back, so I watched the game after being replaced with confidence. I’m grateful to my teammates for playing until the end.”