Ulsan has completed a medical test, and Kang Sang-woo, a former member of the national team, has been recruited…Joining Jeon Hoon on the 6th, only the announcement is left
Jan 04, 2025
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Kang Sang-woo, who returned from China and spent a season with FC Seoul, is in the arms of Ulsan HD, which has won three consecutive K League 1 titles.
Ulsan completed all contract procedures with Kang Sang-woo after a medical test conducted on the 3rd. Kang Sang-woo will join the squad for a training camp in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on the 6th.
Ulsan has made all-out efforts to strengthen its side in the new season. Seol Young-woo moved to Europe last summer, and it is not easy to renew his contract with Lee Myung-jae. The first winter transfer market 'Official' was also announced on the 2nd that right fullback Yoon Jong-kyu, who played an active role in Seoul, was recruited.
Ulsan announced the recruitment of left-back Park Min-seo on the 3rd. The club said "In addition to strong activity, dedicated play, and free use of both feet, Park Min-seo's joining with good kick power is expected to have a positive effect on the mobility and diversification of play patterns of the Ulsan team."
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Kang Sang-woo, who went through Jae-hyun High School and Kyung Hee University, made his professional debut with the Pohang Steelers in 2014. Except for the period of military service through Sangju Sangmu, he has been active in Pohang.
In the 2020 season, he played in 26 games in Sangju and Pohang, scoring 8 points and 12 assists, winning the K League 1 Most Help Award and the Best 11. In the 2021 season, he also scored four points and eight assists in 37 games and was selected as the best 11 for two consecutive seasons.
Kang Sang-woo left for Beijing Guoan shortly after the opening of the 2022 season and experienced overseas performances. On the Chinese stage, he showed his versatility by playing as an attacking midfielder as well as a traditional fullback and winger. In addition, he joined the national team with his performance in Beijing and made his A match debut against Sri Lanka in the second Asian qualifying round for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
He decided to return to the K-League last year. He held the hand of Kim Ki-dong, his teacher in Pohang. Despite the courtship of several clubs, he headed to FC Seoul. Kang Sang-woo was responsible for Seoul's side last season and played as the core of his power. He scored one goal and three assists in 36 games. So far, he has played in 226 K-League games, scoring 21 goals and 28 assists.
Kang had a one-year contract with Seoul. He also had an overseas expansion in mind, but he will nest in Ulsan, which is challenging the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ulsan completed the side reinforcement with the addition of Kang Sang-woo.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
