Superstar Lee Seung-woo (26, Jeonbuk) has been given a new task.
Jeonbuk Hyundai officially announced on Monday that it has recruited Lee Seung-woo. Starting with his uniform number, he will wear the number 11, which symbolizes ace player.
In his speech to join Jeonbuk, Lee said, “Jeonbuk Hyundai is the best team in Korea. I will also become the best in Korea wearing a green uniform here. I am well aware of the passion of Jeonju and the passion of Jeonbuk Hyundai fans. Please pour that passion into me now.”
Lee is the best talent that Korean soccer has produced. After playing for the FC Barcelona Youth, which produced Lionel Messi, Lee promoted to the FC Barcelona B, an adult team, and showed full range of talent in Spain. Lee has strong dribbling, explosive speed, and sharp talent.
However, it was not easy for Lee to play in the European leagues. After failing to adapt for Serie A club Elas Verona, he moved to Sintrawidean in the Belgian league. He also failed to continue his form in Belgium. Some pointed out his relatively small physique and poor defense compared to his stellar performance in games.
Lee joined Suwon FC in 2022 and made a U-turn in Korea. It seemed to be a choice to temporarily recover his form in order to go back to Europe. Lee conquered the stage when he joined the K-League. After scoring 14 goals and three assists from the first season, Lee proved his capability by scoring 10 goals and three assists in 2023. After scoring 10 goals and two assists this season, he has become the top striker in the K-League for three consecutive years.
Jeonbuk, which has been struggling in attack this season, has gained strength and strength thanks to Lee. Lee will likely generate synergy effect with strikers including Thiago, Andrigo, and Moon Seon-min.
Jeonbuk has secured a 2-0 victory over its rival Ulsan to move up to 10th place in the league. If Jeonbuk expects the effect of Lee Seung-woo, it can fully expect it to leap into the mid-tier ranks. Jeonbuk will be able to achieve its goal without difficulty, which is somewhat inappropriate for the prestigious Jeonbuk team of staying in the K-League 1.
Lee Seung-woo aims to re-win the national team by boosting his form in Jeonbuk. Lee Seung-woo, who was the representative of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, failed to join the 2022 Qatar World Cup team. With Hong Myung-bo’s appointment, another opportunity opened up. 안전놀이터
Will Lee Seung-woo, who is wearing Jeonbuk uniform, make a leap from the K-League to re-win the national team? The dice have already been thrown. After completing the transfer process, Lee is expected to make his debut as a Jeonbuk player in the match against Gangwon FC on Wednesday at the earliest.