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"No better debut!" Korean football's future Lee Han-beom makes a historic start, impressing coach and captain alike
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"No better debut!" Korean football's future Lee Han-beom makes a historic start, impressing coach and captain alike

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lee Han-beom, a promising young defender, made a stellar debut for Club Brugge in the Belgian league.
  • He impressed everyone, including the coach and captain, with his performance in the opening match.
  • Brugge defeated KV Kortrijk 3-0 in their first game of the 2026-2027 season.

Lee Han-beom, hailed as the future of Korean football, has delivered a debut performance that has captivated all observers for his new club, Club Brugge. The highly-rated defender, aged 24, not only secured a starting position but also left a significant impression in his first match for the Belgian side.

His debut came in the opening game of the 2026-2027 Belgian Jupiler League season, where Club Brugge faced KV Kortrijk. The team secured a commanding 3-0 victory, with Lee Han-beom playing a crucial role in the clean sheet. His performance drew widespread praise, with both the club's coach and captain expressing their admiration for his immediate impact.

"It was already unbelievable," remarked one of the team's leaders, highlighting the exceptional nature of Lee's integration and performance. The young defender, who recently transferred from Danish club FC Midtjylland, has quickly demonstrated why he is considered one of the most exciting prospects in Asian football. His seamless transition and immediate contribution have set a high bar for his future with Club Brugge.

It was already unbelievable.

โ€” Coach and CaptainPraising Lee Han-beom's exceptional debut performance for Club Brugge.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.