Lee Jin-hyun, an all-weather MF who refused a European love call, is about to return to the K-League wearing Ulsan HD uniforms
Dec 30, 2024
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Multiple officials familiar with the soccer transfer market will join Ulsan through Sports Chosun on the 30th. Lee Jin-hyun also received a love call from Europe, but he seems to have decided to return to the K-League due to Ulsan's vision. In fact, only medical tests remain.
In February, Lee Jin-hyun moved to Puszcza Niepolice, a member of Poland's first division. He immediately played at the core of the team. In the 2023-2024 season, he played 13 games in Xtraklasa. In the 2024-2025 season, he recorded two assists in 18 games in Xtraklasa. Lee Jin-hyun, who performed very well, received a love call from Europe. However, he returns to the K-League holding Ulsan's hand. Ulsan, which has won three consecutive K-League titles, will also play in the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Lee Jin-hyun's joining is expected to be a great boost to Ulsan.
Lee Jin-hyun, born in 1997, shows strength in mobility and speed. Lee Jin-hyun, who mainly uses his left foot, is a 'multi-player' that plays the entire midfield area, from sagging strikers to offensive midfielders and side strikers. When he played for Daejeon Hana Citizen, he even played as a central midfielder. It's literally 'All-weather midfielder'.
He showed off his talent early in his childhood. He is an elite player who has played in national teams by age. He also experienced big stages such as the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in South Korea in 2017 and the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games in 2018. He also joined the A team under Paulo Bento.
Lee Jin-hyun also showed his skills on the professional stage. He went through Pocheoldong Elementary School, Pocheol Middle School, and Pocheol High School and received the priority nomination of the Pohang Steelers when he was a student at Sungkyunkwan University. After playing for Pohang Steelers and Daegu FC, he played in Daejeon. In 2022, he led the team to the K League 1 (first division) stage with a strong performance in Daejeon. He was the first contributor to Daejeon's promotion.
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The challenge continued. Lee Jin-hyun's contract with Daejeon expired after the 2023 season. The K League, as well as clubs in the United States, Romania, Serbia and Poland, drew attention. At the time, Pushcza, who was promoted from Poland's second division to the first division, strongly wanted Lee Jin-hyun as a 'game changer'. Lee Jin-hyun has been on the European stage as a member of Pushcha. Lee Jin-hyun, who also proved his competitiveness in Europe, is planning to heat up the K-League once again.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
