It's Ulsan's Yago! Ulsan HD Recruiting Striker Yago
Jul 09, 2024
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Yago, who was born in Brazil and born in 1999, is already well-known in the K-League with his robust physique and speed of 1m87 and his play that overwhelms the opponent's defense. Yago, who scored 10 points and two assists in 29 games for Gangwon FC over the last season, this season and both seasons, also proved his value with figures.
Even his score in the 26th round of the 2023 season and the 13th round of the 2024 season against Ulsan deeply imprinted his name on Ulsan fans and officials. This is because he showed his true value of speed, dribbling, shooting, finishing, and calmness in both scores.
Yago, who started his career with Brazil's third league team, Tupynambas, in 2020, began playing in Portugal's third division the following year. Yago, who began making his name known at Santarem in Portugal's third division during the 2021 season, moved back to Portimonense in the first division of the 2022 season. Yago, who was recognized as the team's main gun by playing 25 games in his first season of transfer, immediately challenged the overseas stage.
Yago settled in Gangwon of Korea's K League 1 in the summer transfer market in July of the 2023 season. At a young age, it was my first overseas challenge, so there were many things that I couldn't do at will, but I worked with consistency and sincerity. It is Yago's first overseas transfer season, and the 2023 season report card has played one goal, one assist, and his team's B team and K4 league in 11 K League games.
But trials are just the foundation for growth. Yago, who was desperate, surprised the K-League with a completely different appearance in the 2024 season. Yago, who has scored nine points and one assist in 18 games so far this season, is ranked No. 1 in the K-League 1 scoring ranking and No. 6 in the points ranking, once again shining his true value on top of the leading K-League stars.
Yago's entry into Ulsan, which has a perfect adaptation to Korea and a steep upward curve of performance, is expected to have a great synergy effect for players and teams. Attention is focusing on how much more Yago, who was born in 1999, will grow through the AFC Champions League elite stage, which will be held from September this year, and the FIFA Club World Cup, where Ulsan's participation was confirmed in June next year.
Meanwhile, Yago, who came to wear Ulsan's blue uniform, said "I feel like I have a mission waiting to prove myself every season and every moment. To be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed and nervous, but I think these emotions are part of my excitement and I'll do my best to make the team show the best performance"How do you feel about joining the team?"
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
