Han Hyun-seo, the savior of Pohang who came from Ulsan, and Shin Gu-hwa who led the team to rise

Han Hyun-seo, the savior of Pohang who came from Ulsan, and Shin Gu-hwa who led the team to rise

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Center back Han Hyun-seo, born in 2004, played an important role in the rise of the Pohang Steelers. Thanks to the young players' performances, Pohang was able to achieve its desired results in this game as well.
Pohang, which played the seventh round of Hana Bank's K League 1 2025 at Suwon Stadium on Sunday, secured a 1-1 draw with Suwon FC. Pohang ranked sixth with nine points.
Pohang, which had been sluggish with two draws and two losses in the league since the opening of the season, has recently succeeded in rebounding. In the match against Gwangju FC held during the A-match period, they came from behind to win 3-2 after twists and turns, and won 1-0 in Ulsan HD and East Coast Derby. The 1-1 draw away from Suwon FC is not a very satisfactory result, but it was not just unreasonable considering that it was three draws and one loss last season against Suwon FC.

There are many factors that Pohang has turned upward, but Han Hyun-seo's appearance cannot be left out. Han Hyun-seo has performed well since his debut in the game against Gwangju as a starting member in three league games. He quickly melted into Pohang with his unagely calmness and build-up ability. Pohang was able to ease its anxiety at the beginning of the season as rookie players such as fullback Kang Min-joon and striker Cho Sang-hyuk, along with Han Hyun-seo, showed their compliance at the same time.
Han Hyun-seo hails from Hyundai High School, a youth team in Ulsan. Originally, he played as a midfielder but turned into a center back after joining Hyundai High School. He refined his playing style by using Won Doo-jae, who played in Ulsan during this period, as a role model. Although he had ties to Ulsan in many ways, he eventually passed Daegu Arts University and Dongmyeong University before arriving in Pohang. For Lee Chang-won, who led the Pohang Steel High School (Pohang U18) during his time at Daegu Arts University and Dongmyeong University, he might have had a double-track study.
Han Hyun-seo also showed good performance on the day. Although he failed to clear the ball properly due to slippery and rainy stadium environment during the 13th minute of the first half, he allowed the first run to Sabak, who was close to scoring a long pass to Lee Ho-jae and cut off Suwon's counterattack from a high position several times in the second half, making his performance stand out from both sides of offense and defense. After the game, coach Park Tae-ha said, "They are doing so well, unexpectedly," adding, "It is not easy for rookie players to come out and play well all at once. He is also managing the game well, unlike rookie players. I hope he will continue to show his performance that can be sustained," he said, praising young players including Han Hyun-seo.
Han also thanked the coach for giving him the opportunity. "I never expected that the opportunity would come so soon. I'm grateful for that, and I'm doing my best," Han said in an interview in the mixed zone surrounded by a noticeable number of reporters. "I'm also grateful that the coach and the fans seem to appreciate it. I'll work hard to prepare for it."

During the interview, Han also expressed his trust in his seniors several times. When asked if he had heard anything from veteran Shin Kwang-hoon or center back partner Jeon Min-kwang, he said, "The older guys tell me to talk a lot. Even if I make a mistake in the stadium, the older guys will block me, so I tell me to be confident." When asked about his goal in the future, he also said, "My goal is not to lose points while playing in many games. I think I can win many games if I don't lose points because (Lee) Ho-jae or other guys in front of me solve the score." He showed his trust in Pohang seniors.
Pohang is well known as a team where veterans firmly set the team's atmosphere both inside and outside the stadium. There is a team atmosphere that prioritizes faith rather than doubt, centering on veteran players. The fact that good rookie players were able to come out at the same time is also due to the silent acceptance of the changed roles of existing players. 먹튀검증
Han Hyun-seo played an important role in turning Pohang into an upward trend with his mature performance that was not his age. The background of Han Hyun-seo's ability to fully demonstrate his talents was the trust of the coach and the support of veterans. In a way, Pohang's unique culture shone once again, so Pohang exerts its potential in K League 1 every year.