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We follow Korean football, the K League & the Korea Republic national teams.
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Another year, another Lee Gi-hyuk data masterclass.

🏅100th percentile: Aerial duels won per 90
🏅100th percentile: Touches per 90
🏅100th percentile: Successful passes per 90
🥈94th percentile: Duels won per 90
🥈86th percentile: Accurate long balls per 90
April 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Some solid performances from 🇰🇷 footballers in Europe this past week, including:

-Oh Hyeon-gyu with a brace off the bench (9 goals in only 432 minutes)
-Seol Young-woo's 6th league goal of the season
-Yang Min-hyeok & Bae Jun-ho both score in the same match
-Jens Castrop assist
March 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This is what happens with some players. Yes, by the data Park Yongwoo could be rated highly. But by watching certain moments, Park was easily one of Korea's worst players and a constant liability.
Exhibit A: Why the stats/data from a single match can be misleading, and why the eye test is still king. Park Yong-woo was nowhere near being Man of the Match.

Identifying a DM is a paramount issue. There are plenty of Korean 8s, but not enough 6s.
March 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
HT 1-1.

Great corner kick from Son and thundering finish from Jaesung.

It should NOT be 1-1, though. Park Yongwoo deserves to be substituted at half for a needless turnover that gifted Jordan a possession that led to the goal.

All to do in the second half.

#Roadto26
March 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
On paper, this doesn't seem like a good lineup. The squad has a lot on the line here, players have to deliver, and pressure is on the manager.
March 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Germany × South Korea 🇩🇪 🤝 🇰🇷

Over the past 40+ years, Germany has steadily become one of South Korea's strongest pathways into Europe.

Let's take a brief look at the footballing history between the two countries and what this relationship has built.

[THREAD]
March 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed a partnership agreement with the KFA until 2028, ensuring that Germany becomes a top development destination for South Korean footballing talent. #DFL
DFL signs youth football agreement with Korean Football Association
The Deutsche Fußball Liga has signed a partnership agreement with the KFA until 2028, ensuring that Germany becomes a top development destination for South Korean footballing talent.
bulinews.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Für Hyunseok Hong läuft es bei Mainz 05 weiterhin nicht nach Plan. Der Südkoreaner, der im Sommer für vier Millionen Euro aus Gent kam, spielt unter Trainer Bo Henriksen bislang nur eine Nebenrolle. Mehr als Kurzeinsätze sind für den 25-Jährigen in dieser Saison nicht… #bundesliga #kickbase #sorare
Hong in Mainz außen vor – Henriksen fordert mehr Zweikampfhärte
Für Hyunseok Hong läuft es bei Mainz 05 weiterhin nicht nach Plan. Der Südkoreaner, der im Sommer für vier Millionen Euro aus Gent kam, spielt unter Trainer Bo Henriksen bislang nur eine Nebenrolle. Mehr als Kurzeinsätze sind für den 25-Jährigen in dieser Saison nicht drin. Henriksen sieht in Hong zwar einen technisch starken Spieler mit guten Anlagen, vermisst aber den nötigen Biss in den direkten Duellen. „Er ist ein guter Fußballer, kann sich gut drehen und ist im Halbraum stark. Aber er muss mehr Gas geben!“, stellt der Mainzer Coach klar. Vor allem die fehlende Zweikampfhärte ist für Henriksen ein entscheidender Faktor: „Ich habe ihm gesagt: Es ist nicht gut genug, wenn du nicht in die Zweikämpfe gehst. Du kannst nicht Bundesliga spielen, wenn du nicht in die Zweikämpfe gehst. Deswegen spielt er nicht.“ Der Däne gibt Hong allerdings auch eine Perspektive: „Wenn er das verbessert, wird er spielen. Vielleicht dauert es zwei, fünf oder acht Monate.“ Ein ähnliches Problem hatte zu Beginn auch Kaishū Sano, der mittlerweile eine wichtige Rolle im Mainzer Mittelfeld spielt. „Kaishu war am Anfang zu nett, genauso wie Hong. Und ,nett‘ mag ich nicht. Nett darfst du im Fußball nicht sein!“, so Henriksen. Für Hong heißt es also: kämpfen oder weiter zuschauen.
www.ligainsider.de
March 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The FS man with Tuhon, Kevin Kim, posted his thoughts on the 1-1 draw with Oman on his Substack.

Read and Subcribe for more from Kevin here: open.substack.com/pub/tuh0n/p/...
WCQ 2026: Korea 1 - 1 Oman
Korea’s World Cup Qualifying match against Oman in Goyang.
open.substack.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Reminder that tomorrow Korea-Oman will stream live via AFC PPV on @onefootball1.bsky.social. Purchase a pass here:

onefootball.com/match/251836...
Korea Republic - Oman
Follow matches live on OneFootball.
onefootball.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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When you work with your best friend so now everything is a two-person job
March 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
📹 NEW VIDEO 📹

Is it best for #LeeKangin to transfer away from PSG this summer? Albert Kim and PJ break down all the angles surrounding a possible move for Kangin in the summer.

Watch here and don't forget to subscribe for more videos soon!

youtu.be/NfBk2ft0L0c?...
Should Lee Kang in Leave PSG?
YouTube video by BibimBallers
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March 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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One year later and this old post still rings true. Landing Jens Castrop would be a coup for the KNT. His intensity and quickness would be a great long-term fit next to Hwang In-beom as the latter ages. And he also can play FB, simultaneously shoring up two positions of need.
March 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
NEW BIBIMBALLERS 📹

Albert and PJ break down the KNT March call-ups, with their thoughts on some surprising choices and players who were overlooked for a spot!

Give it a watch here: youtu.be/qGsuOjonR4w?...
KNT March Squad REACTION and PREVIEW
YouTube video by BibimBallers
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March 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Here is the KNT squad for March World Cup Qualifiers.
March 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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21 year old Kim Jun-hong, starting in goal for DC United in both league games of new MLSseason has been ok-ish, letting in 4 goals in 2 games. Game1: Nervy in 1st shot against him (ball slips under, near disaster but goes out wide). Hesitant to come off his line=first goal conceded 1/x
March 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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✍️💭 SCOUTING THREAD

Here are some of my takeaways & observations of the South Korean national team from the 2025 U20 Asian Cup.

📷: KFA
Start with #1 below ⬇️
February 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Once again, Chung Mong-gyu has won the election to be the KFA President. Over his tenure, he has had a lot of public failures and little sustained success. We break down his tenure and look ahead to another term on Substack. Read and subscribe below!

open.substack.com/pub/fighting...
Chung Mong-gyu has Work to Do
Written by Michael Welch.
open.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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ICYMI U20 wrap up:

Good: Shin Min-ha, wingers, Kim Tae-won's finishing, Seong Shin/Son Seung-min in midfield, the 9s' physicality, Hong Sung-min's shot-stopping

Areas of improvement: Kang Ju-hyeok's over-reliance on pace, the CAM's lack of presence, GK decision making, FB play
February 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Saudi Arabia was well drilled defensively & South Korea seemed too predictable in attack. Not enough central movement or presence to draw out the CBs.

One bright spot was Shin Min-ha who was immense today & was arguably the most consistent 🇰🇷 player this tournament.
Saudi Arabia through to the AFC U20 final
3-2 win on penalties vs Korea Republic

Few people gave them a chance today, but they've been well organised throughout. Scoring 4 goals and conceding 2 over the 5 games.

They will face the winner of Australia vs Japan

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfFR...
LIVE 🔴 Australia vs. Japan | Semi-Final | AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2025
YouTube video by AFC Asian Cup
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February 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
To watch the KFA election, watch the live stream here :
www.youtube.com/live/gKCvKi-...
[LIVE] 제55대 대한축구협회 회장선거 후보자 소견 발표
YouTube video by KFATV official
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February 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Yongin Mireu Stadium is becoming a popular neutral site with its 37k capacity, somewhat remote location (a lack of high-profile non-⚽ events), and no permanent tenant.

Jeonbuk's ACL2 QF w/ Sydney FC was relocated because of the current pitch issues at Jeonju WC Stadium.

🔗: v.daum.net/v/9JwZKPMU9j
[단독]충격! 어떻게 이럴수가…전북, 시드니전 전주에서 못 치른다…용인서 홈 경기 추진
[스포츠조선 박상경 기자] 믿을 수 없는 일이다. 전북 현대가 시드니FC와의 아시아챔피언스리그2(ALC2) 8강 1차전을 전주성이 아닌 용인에서 치를 준비를 하고 있다. K리그에 정통한 관계자는 25일 스포츠조선을 통해 "전북이 시드니와의 ACL2 8강 1차전을 용인에서 치른다"고 전했다. 한국프로축구연맹 관계자 역시 "아시아축구연
v.daum.net
February 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The rescheduled KFA presidential election will be Wednesday at 2 PM KST, with all 3 candidates giving final speeches at 1 PM.

🔗: en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...
Incumbent seeks 4th term in rescheduled election for nat'l football chief | Yonhap News Agency
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The incumbent South Korean football chief Chung...
en.yna.co.kr
February 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Lee Jae-sung went to Europe just before he turned 26. He's a testament to the fact that Asian players can have successful careers in Europe after 25.

After his goal & assist yesterday, he now has seven straight seasons of at least 7 G/A.

Underrated level of production.
February 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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K League 1 is finally added to my match report app!

Games will be a little delayed, so instead of being added within a day of them ending, it'll be a few days upwards to a week

👉 football-match-reports.streamlit.app

#KLeague
February 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM