Gwangju FC, MF from Youth Kim Dong-hwa and GK Kang Hee-soo Call-Up
Dec 30, 2024
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Gwangju said it called up the duo of Kim Dong-hwa (GK. 21) and Kang Hee-soo (MF. 21), who are from Kumho High School in U18 and led Sunmoon University's four-time college football championship this year.
The two players, who were born in 2003 and joined the team after finishing their third year of college, made a remarkable contribution to Sunmoon University's victory in college football this year. Sunmoon University, led by Kim Dong-hwa and Kang Hee-soo, has won four gold medals this year, including the first and second-year college football federation, the 60th Baekdu University Autumn University Football Federation, the U League 12 zone, and the U League King of Kings.
Goalkeeper Kim Dong-hwa reigned as the best goalkeeper in the university, sweeping individual awards such as winning the Taebaeksan Mountain Goalkeeper Award in the 17th College Football Federation match, the 19th Hansan Daechopgi University Football Conference, and the 2024 College Football U-League King's Goalkeeper Award
He was steadily selected for the national team by age, including the 22nd Denso Cup Korea-Japan regular match in 2023 and the selection of the U21 national team for the 2024 Maurice Revolo International Friendship Competition.
With a physique of 1m84 and 78kg, Kim Dong-hwa is not very tall as a goalkeeper, but he is said to be excellent in his ability to defend himself with animal reflexes and excellent positioning.
In addition, the build-up using both feet is high-quality and has fast feet that can cover the wide camp, which is expected to greatly contribute to Gwangju's use of tactics.
Central midfielder Kang Hee-soo, with a sleek build of 176cm/67kg, played as an ace at Sunmoon University with his activities crossing the second and third lines and his ability to pass in the right place. In addition, he is evaluated as a midfielder who can lead the team by showing advantages in ballkeeping and de-pressure.
In particular, Kang Hee-soo will be back in step with Moon Min-seo and Ahn Hyuk-joo, a year younger who formed a midfielder combination during his time at Kumho High School, and is expected to show 'Kumho High School chemistry'.
Kim Dong-hwa said, "It's an honor to make my professional debut in Gwangju, where I dreamed of becoming a U.S. player. I want to learn a lot from goalkeepers. I want to show my fans good performances as soon as possible"He expressed his bold determination.
Kang Hee-soo said, "I worked with Min-seo Moon and Hyuk-joo Ahn when I was in Geumho High School, and I'm very excited to be able to be together again. I'll show you how energetic and hard I play like a rookie."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
