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Youngest Korean Women's World Cup Player Phair Joins Dutch Club Feyenoord
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Youngest Korean Women's World Cup Player Phair Joins Dutch Club Feyenoord

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Casey Eugene Phair, the youngest player to represent South Korea at a Women's World Cup, has signed with Dutch club Feyenoord.
  • Phair, who debuted for the senior national team at 16, holds the record for the youngest participant in the Women's World Cup, with a significant age gap to her oldest teammate.
  • The 19-year-old forward has scored 5 goals in 24 senior international appearances for South Korea and expressed excitement about her move to Feyenoord.

Casey Eugene Phair, the youngest player to ever compete for South Korea in a Women's World Cup, is embarking on a new chapter in her football career after signing with Dutch Eredivisie club Feyenoord's women's team. The club announced the signing on its official website, confirming a contract that runs until June 2029.

Phair, who was born to an American father and a Korean mother, made her debut for the South Korean senior national team at the age of 16. She subsequently set a record as the youngest player to participate in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. Notably, her inclusion in the squad created a record for the largest age difference between teammates in Women's World Cup history, with a gap of over 22 years separating her from veteran goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi.

Since her World Cup debut, Phair has remained a consistent presence in the national team setup. The 19-year-old forward has accumulated 24 senior international caps for South Korea, scoring five goals during that period. Her move to Feyenoord marks a significant step in her development as a professional player.

Expressing her enthusiasm for the new opportunity, Phair stated, "I am proud to continue my football career with a new team. I have heard many positive things about Feyenoord and am really looking forward to it. I will do my best to be of great help to Feyenoord."

I am proud to continue my football career with a new team. I have heard many positive things about Feyenoord and am really looking forward to it. I will do my best to be of great help to Feyenoord.

โ€” Casey Eugene PhairPhair's statement expressing her excitement and commitment after signing with Feyenoord.
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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.