Pohang Steelers, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, will additionally induct Kim Gwang-seok, Hwang Jin-seong, Shin Hwa-yong, and Hwang Ji-su, who have played in more than 200 games for more than 10 years in the club’s Hall of Fame player category. This is the first time in 10 years since 13 people were inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame for the first time in the K-League at the time of its 40th anniversary in 2013.
Kim Gwang-seok, who joined as a trainee in 2002, has been with Pohang for 19 years until 2020, the longest period among all club players. He played in 385 K-League games (9 points and 5 assists), which is a record for the most appearances in the club’s career. Dubbed ‘The Master of Steel Yard’ and playing an active role as the best center back, he retired from Incheon United this season and ended his 21-year career as an active player.먹튀검증
Hwang Jin-seong, who was from Pohang youth and was loved by Pohang fans as ‘Hwang Kaka’ for his splendid technique and accurate left-footed kick, played 279 K-League games (47 points, 58 assists) for 11 years from 2003 to 2013. He recorded the most offensive points (105) and most assists in the club’s career, and was also selected as one of the 2012 K-League Best 11. The record for most appearances in his club’s career is his fourth.
Pohang’s ‘local boy’ goalkeeper Shin Hwa-yong was called ‘Hwayongshin’ for 13 years from 2004 to 2016 and kept the goal in 287 K-League matches. He achieved the most appearances and the most scoreless games (94) as a goalkeeper in the club’s career, and was selected as one of the 2009 K-League Best 11. This is the 3rd most appearances in the team’s career.
Hwang Ji-soo, a byword for consistency and sincerity, recorded 6 points and 12 assists in 320 K-League games for 14 years from 2004 to 2017. Due to his fighting spirit, he was nicknamed ‘Pohang’s Gattuso’ and is the 2nd most appearance player in the club’s career. After his retirement, he has been working as a manager for the Pohang U-18 team.
In 2013, the Pohang Steelers Hall of Fame included the late POSCO Honorary Chairman Tae-jun Park in the contributor category, the late first coach Han Hong-ki and head coach Lee Hoi-taek in the leadership category, and Park Kyung-hoon, Lee Heung-sil, Choi Soon-ho, Gong Mun-bae, Lee Young-sang, Park Tae-ha, Hwang Seon-hong, and Hong Myung-bo in the player category. , Rade, and Kim Ki-dong were dedicated. Later, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding in 2023, Kim Kwang-seok, Hwang Jin-seong, Shin Hwa-yong, and Hwang Ji-su were named.
Pohang designated the 2023 Hana One Q K League 1 Round 15 home game against Jeonbuk Hyundai at 4:30 pm on the 29th at Pohang Steel Yard as the ‘Pohang Steelers 50th Anniversary Match’, and invited Hall of Fame inductees prior to the game. We will be holding a dedication ceremony.