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Gwangju expanded its defensive depth by recruiting new defender Kwak Sung-hoon (19) on the 12th.
Gwangju announced on the 12th that it has hired Kwak Sung-hoon, a defender from Suwon Samsung, on loan. Kwak Sung-hoon, a native of Seil Middle School and Matan High School, is a top prospect who has been recognized for his skills through national teams by age of U-13, U-16, and U-17. It contributed significantly to the team's runner-up finish at the 2023 GRUND.N K League U17 Championship, and led the team to victory at the 2024 KFA Presidential National High School Championship, showing a big center-back talent. Based on these performances, Kwak Sung-hoon drew great attention by signing a semi-professional contract with Suwon Samsung in 2023 at the age of 17 for the first time in the K League. Kwak Sung-hoon is a type of center back who has a strong advantage in the right to provide based on his large physique of 1m90-82kg, and is said to be good at fighting and excellent at cutting using long legs. In addition, despite his large physique, he has fast speed and is expected to be a defender with high-quality build-up capabilities.
Kwak Sung-hoon said, `It's an honor to join a good team called Gwangju. I will try to learn and grow a lot"I will do my best to be remembered as a player who always strives for Gwangju fans."He expressed his determination. Gwangju, which lost 1-3 in Game 7 of the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) League Stage in the 2024-2025 season against Shandong Taishan on the 11th, will play the K-League opener against Suwon FC at home on the 15th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
