Reporter Lee Sang-wan = Ulsan Hyundai appointed Jung Seung-hyun as the captain to lead the 2023 season team, and Park Yong-woo, Lee Myung-jae, and Lee Kyu-seong as vice-captains.
Jung Seung-hyun, who had already served as vice-captain in Ulsan in the 2020 season, took the captain’s armband in the second season after returning. Jeong Seung-hyun is the 27th captain of Ulsan, and was appointed as the youngest captain in the last 5 seasons.
Jeong Seung-hyun, who spent two seasons wearing the captain’s armband while serving in the military service of Sangmu Kim, is buying everyone’s expectations and trust with his proven captaincy. In addition, Jeong Seung-hyun is a player with a high level of understanding and loyalty to Ulsan as a former U18 team at Hyundai High School, a youth team in Ulsan.
It is expected to be of great help in imparting the ‘one team’ spirit emphasized by coach Hong Myung-bo to the Ulsan team. Jeong Seung-hyun, who became the captain of Ulsan, said, “I lifted the K League 1 and AFC Asia Champions League championship trophies in Ulsan. My role as captain is to lift all three trophies next year, including the FA Cup trophy, the only remaining trophy. I will do my best and move forward together with my teammates,” he said, solidifying his aspirations and determination. 메이저사이트
Park Yong-woo, who is already in his 6th season in Ulsan, will take on the second vice-captain position. Park Yong-woo, who served as vice-captain in 2019, will join the captaincy again after more games and experiences in Ulsan. Park Yong-woo, who played a total of 31 league games last season and played a significant role in Ulsan’s first K-League 1 championship in 17 years, will show greater and deeper influence and skills as a captain this time.
Park Yong-woo, who joined the captaincy after four seasons, said, “Not only have I reached the senior level of the team, but I am also one of the players who has been in contact with the club’s history for the longest time. I will do my best,” he said.
Lee Myung-jae, who lifted the K-League 1 and FA Cup championships in Ulsan and is about to enter his ninth season, and Lee Kyu-seong, who took the starting position in Ulsan in just one season, were also named as captains. Lee Myung-jae, who has played 135 league games in Ulsan and is now closer to the term ‘veteran’, said, “I joined the captain for the first time in my professional life. It is an honor to lead Ulsan, where I have been for a long time, with good friends and reliable juniors. is,” he said.
It has only been one season since he joined Ulsan, but Lee Gyu-seong, who played in 31 league games last season by showing more performance than anyone else, said, “Why didn’t you return on loan sooner?” I believe that I have been given an important role thanks to the trust of my staff, fellow players and fans. I will do my best to successfully complete the first captaincy of my professional life.”
Meanwhile, the Ulsan team trains until the 18th (Wednesday), takes a short break, and leaves for Algarve, Portugal for winter overseas training on the 21st (Sunday).
