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FC Seoul Signs Defensive Midfielder Kim Min-jun
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FC Seoul Signs Defensive Midfielder Kim Min-jun

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC Seoul has signed defensive midfielder Kim Min-jun, adding depth to their midfield.
  • Kim, 23, is known for his constant movement and dedicated play, having developed in the K4 League.
  • The club expects his addition to enhance midfield balance and provide more options for their upcoming K League 1 and ACL2 campaigns.

K League 1 club FC Seoul has bolstered its midfield by signing defensive player Kim Min-jun, the team announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old midfielder is expected to bring new energy to the team's central area.

Kim Min-jun, who played for Gwacheon High School and Kyung Hee University, has proven his value through relentless effort and dedicated play rather than flashy skills. He honed his abilities in the K4 League with SeoSan Pioneer FC before earning a professional contract with FC Seoul.

Standing at 180 cm, Kim's strengths lie in his high work rate and mobility, which help balance both offense and defense in the midfield. He is also noted for creating space for teammates with his wide movements and maintaining attacking flow through concise decision-making and stable link-up play.

FC Seoul anticipates that Kim's arrival will provide valuable options for managing the squad, especially as the team prepares to compete in both the K League 1 and the 2026-2027 AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2). Kim expressed his honor and commitment, stating, "I am very honored to have the opportunity to play for FC Seoul, the best club, and I cherish this opportunity. As the team pursues a dynamic style of football, I want to contribute more than anyone else by running and sacrificing."

I am very honored to have the opportunity to play for FC Seoul, the best club, and I cherish this opportunity. As the team pursues a dynamic style of football, I want to contribute more than anyone else by running and sacrificing.

โ€” Kim Min-junThe new signing's reaction to joining FC Seoul.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.