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2025 Pohang Steelers season

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Pohang Steelers
2025 season
ChairmanShin Young-gwon
ManagerPark Tae-ha
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The 2025 season was Pohang Steelers' 43rd season in the K League 1 in South Korea. Pohang Steelers competed in the K League 1, Korean FA Cup, and the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two after winning the 2024 Korean FA Cup[1] but did not finished the league in fourth place or higher in the 2024 K League 1.[2][3]

Players

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No. Player Nationality Date of birth (age) Previous club Contract since Contract end
Goalkeepers
1 Yoon Pyeong-gook South Korea (1992-02-08) 8 February 1992 (age 32) South Korea Gwangju 2022 2025
21 Hwang In-jae South Korea (1994-04-22) 22 April 1994 (age 30) South Korea Gimcheon Sangmu 2020
Defenders
2 Eo Jeong-won South Korea (1999-07-08) 8 July 1999 (age 25) South Korea Busan IPark 2024
3 Lee Dong-hee South Korea (2000-02-07) 7 February 2000 (age 24) South Korea Bucheon 2024 2026
5 Jonathan Aspropotamitis AustraliaGreece (1996-06-07) 7 June 1996 (age 28) Australia Macarthur 2024
17 Shin Kwang-hoon South Korea (1987-03-18) 18 March 1987 (age 37) South Korea Gangwon 2021 2025
23 Lee Dong-hyeop South Korea (2003-03-12) 12 March 2003 (age 21) South Korea Kwangwoon University 2024
26 Lee Tae-seok South Korea (2002-07-28) 28 July 2002 (age 22) South Korea FC Seoul 2024
34 Lee Gyu-baeg South Korea (2004-02-10) 10 February 2004 (age 20) Youth Team 2022
66 Lee Chang-woo South Korea (2006-03-12) 12 March 2006 (age 18) Youth Team 2025
Midfielders
4 Jeon Min-gwang South Korea (1993-01-17) 17 January 1993 (age 32) South Korea Goyang Citizen 2019
6 Kim Jong-woo South Korea (1993-10-01) 1 October 1993 (age 31) South Korea Gwangju 2019 2025
8 Oberdan Brazil (1995-07-03) 3 July 1995 (age 29) Brazil Figueirense 2024 2026
12 Cho Jae-hun South Korea (2003-06-29) 29 June 2003 (age 21) South Korea Jeonnam Dragons 2022
16 Han Chan-hee South Korea (1997-03-17) 17 March 1997 (age 27) South Korea Gimcheon Sangmu 2023 2025
30 Baek Sung-dong South Korea (1991-08-13) 13 August 1991 (age 33) South Korea FC Anyang 2023 2025
70 Hwang Seo-woong South Korea (2005-01-22) 22 January 2005 (age 20) Youth Team 2024
77 Wanderson Brazil (1995-07-03) 3 July 1995 (age 29) United Arab Emirates Al-Ittihad Kalba 2022 2026
88 Kim Dong-jin South Korea (2003-07-30) 30 July 2003 (age 21) South Korea Hannam University 2024
Kim Seo-jin South Korea (2005-01-07) 7 January 2005 (age 20) South Korea Cheonan City 2024
Forwards
7 Kim In-sung South Korea (1989-09-09) 9 September 1989 (age 35) South Korea Seoul E-Land 2023 2025
9 Jorge Luiz Brazil (1999-06-21) 21 June 1999 (age 25) Portugal Feirense 2024
11 Jo Seong-joon South Korea (1990-11-27) 27 November 1990 (age 34) South Korea FC Anyang 2024
15 Lee Kyu-min South Korea (2005-09-28) 28 September 2005 (age 19) South Korea Pyeongtaek Jinwee 2024
18 Kang Hyeon-Je South Korea (2002-08-31) 31 August 2002 (age 22) South Korea Sangji University 2023 2025
19 Lee Ho-jae South Korea (2000-10-14) 14 October 2000 (age 24) South Korea Korea University 2021 2025
20 An Jae-joon South Korea (2001-04-13) 13 April 2001 (age 23) South Korea Bucheon 2024
37 Hong Yun-sang South Korea (2002-03-19) 19 March 2002 (age 22) Germany 1. FC Nürnberg II 2023
47 Kim Beom-su South Korea (2000-04-08) 8 April 2000 (age 24) South Korea Ansan Greeners FC 2025
97 Juninho Rocha Brazil (1997-11-05) 5 November 1997 (age 27) South Korea Chungnam Asan 2025 2025
Players who went out on loan during season
20 Park Chan-yong South Korea (1996-01-27) 27 January 1996 (age 28) South Korea Jeonnam Dragons 2022
66 Kim Jun-ho South Korea (2002-12-11) 11 December 2002 (age 22) Youth Team 2024
Park Su-been South Korea (2005-08-27) 27 August 2005 (age 19) Spain CD Leganés B 2024
Players who left mid-season

Transfers

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Pre-season

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In

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Transfers in

Position Player Transferred from Fee
FW South Korea Kim Beom-sul South Korea Ansan Greeners FC Undiclosed
FW Brazil Juninho Rocha South Korea Chungnam Asan Undiclosed

Returned from loan

Position Player Returned from Remark
DF South Korea Cho Jae-hun South Korea Jeonnam Dragons End of loan
DF South Korea Kim Ryun-sung South Korea Busan IPark End of loan
MF South Korea Kim Jung-hyun South Korea Chungbuk Cheongju End of loan
MF South Korea Kim Seo-jin South Korea Cheonan City End of loan
FW South Korea Yoon Jae-Woon South Korea Bucheon End of loan

Out

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Transfers out

Position Player Transferred to Fee
GK South Korea Kang Seong-hyeok South Korea Free
DF South Korea Kim Ryun-sung South Korea Jeju SK Free
DF South Korea Choi Hyeon-woong South Korea Chungnam Asan Free
MF South Korea Kim Jung-hyun South Korea Chungnam Asan Free
MF South Korea Yoon Min-Ho South Korea Free
MF South Korea Min Sang-gi South Korea Gwangju FC Free
MF South Korea Kim Gyu-hyeong South Korea Free
MF South Korea Yun Suk-ju South Korea Seoul E-land Free
FW South Korea Heo Yong-joon South Korea Free
FW South Korea Park Hyeong-woo South Korea Free
FW South Korea Kim Myung-jun Belgium Genk Free
FW South Korea Yoon Jae-woon South Korea Gimpo FC Free
FW South Korea Jeong Jae-hee South Korea Daejeon Hana Citizen Free [4]

Loaned out

Position Player Loaned to Note
GK South Korea Lee Seung-Hwan South Korea Chungbuk Cheongju Season loan
MF South Korea Kim Jun-ho South Korea Gimcheon Sangmu FC Military Service
FW South Korea Park Su-been Spain CD Leganés B Season loan until June 2025

Rumors out

Position Player Transferred to

Mid-season

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In

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Transfers in

Position Player Transferred from Fee

Out

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Transfers out

Position Player Transferred to Fee

Loaned out

Position Player Loaned to Note

Friendly matches

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  Win   Draw   Loss

Tour of Thailand (5 Jan - 23 Jan)

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18 January 2025 1 South Korea Pohang Steelers 5-0 South Korea Yonsei University Hua Hin, Thailand
22 January 2025 2 South Korea Pohang Steelers 4-1 South Korea Yonsei University Hua Hin, Thailand
22 January 2025 3 South Korea Pohang Steelers 8-0 Thailand Hua Hin City F.C. Hua Hin, Thailand

Competitions

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Overall record

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K League 1

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Matches

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As usual, the league season is played over 38 matches. After 33 league matches between the 12 participating teams, the teams are split into the final round (top 6 teams) and relegation round (bottom 6 teams).

15 February 2025 1 Pohang Steelers Daejeon Hana Citizen Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
23 February 2025 2 Gangwon FC - Pohang Steelers Chuncheon
Stadium: Chuncheon Songam Sports Town
1 March 2025 3 Pohang Steelers Daegu FC Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
9 March 2025 4 Gwangju FC - Pohang Steelers Gwangju
Stadium: Gwangju Football Stadium
16 March 2025 5 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - Pohang Steelers Jeonju
Stadium: Jeonju World Cup Stadium
29 March 2025 6 Pohang Steelers Ulsan HD Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
5 April 2025 7 Suwon FC Pohang Steelers Suwon
Stadium: Suwon Sports Complex
12 April 2025 8 Pohang Steelers FC Anyang Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
20 April 2025 9 Jeju SK Pohang Steelers Seogwipo
Stadium: Jeju World Cup Stadium
27 April 2025 10 Pohang Steelers FC Seoul Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
2 May 2025 11 Pohang Steelers Gimcheon Sangmu FC Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
5 May 2025 12 Ulsan HD Pohang Steelers Ulsan
Stadium: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
10 May 2025 13 Pohang Steelers Suwon FC Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
18 May 2025 14 Pohang Steelers Gwangju FC Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
23 May 2025 15 FC Anyang Pohang Steelers Anyang
Stadium: Anyang Stadium
27 May 2025 16 Daejeon Hana Citizen Pohang Steelers Daejeon
Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
1 June 2025 17 Pohang Steelers Gangwon FC Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
14 June 2025 18 Gimcheon Sangmu FC Pohang Steelers Gimcheon
Stadium: Gimcheon Stadium
17 June 2025 19 Daegu FC Pohang Steelers Daegu
Stadium: DGB Daegu Bank Park
21 June 2025 20 Pohang Steelers Jeju SK Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
29 June 2025 21 FC Seoul Pohang Steelers Seoul
Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
19 July 2025 22 Pohang Steelers Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
22 July 2025 23 Pohang Steelers Suwon FC Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
27 July 2025 24 Daegu FC Pohang Steelers Daegu
Stadium: DGB Daegu Bank Park
10 August 2025 25 Pohang Steelers Gwangju FC Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
15 August 2025 26 FC Anyang Pohang Steelers Anyang
Stadium: Anyang Stadium
24 August 2025 27 Pohang Steelers Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
31 August 2025 28 Gangwon FC - Pohang Steelers Chuncheon
Stadium: Chuncheon Songam Sports Town
13 September 2025 29 Pohang Steelers Ulsan HD Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
21 September 2025 30 Pohang Steelers Jeju SK Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
27 September 2025 31 Gimcheon Sangmu FC Pohang Steelers Gimcheon
Stadium: Gimcheon Stadium
5 October 2025 32 Pohang Steelers Daejeon Hana Citizen Pohang
Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
18 October 2025 33 FC Seoul Pohang Steelers Seoul
Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Korean FA Cup

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2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
3 Japan Vissel Kobe 6 4 1 1 10 6 +4 13 Advance to round of 16
4 Japan Kawasaki Frontale 6 4 0 2 11 4 +7 12
5 South Korea Pohang Steelers 6 3 0 3 11 10 +1 9
6 Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim 6 2 2 2 9 6 +3 8
7 China Shanghai Port 6 2 2 2 10 12 −2 8
Updated to match(es) played on 4 December 2024. Source: Asian Football Confederation
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) penalty shoot-out if only two teams remain tied and played each other on the final matchday 6) fair play ranking; 7) drawing of lots

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League stage

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11 February 2025 (2025-02-11) Matchday 7 Pohang Steelers South Korea Japan Kawasaki Frontale Pohang, South Korea
19:00 UTC+9 Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
18 February 2025 (2025-02-18) Matchday 8 Johor Darul Ta'zim Malaysia South Korea Pohang Steelers Johor, Malaysia
Stadium: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium

2025–26 AFC Champions League Two

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Group stage

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Team statistics

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Appearances and goals

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As of 3 Dec 2024
No. Pos. Player K-League FA Cup AFC Champions League Elite
2024/25 ACL Elite
AFC Champions League Two
2025/26 ACL Two
Total
Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals
1 GK South Korea Yoon Pyeong-gook 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 DF South Korea Eo Jeong-won 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 DF South Korea Lee Dong-hee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 MF South Korea Jeon Min-gwang 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 DF AustraliaGreece Jonathan Aspropotamitis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 MF South Korea Kim Jong-woo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 FW South Korea Kim In-sung 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 MF Brazil Oberdan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 FW Brazil Jorge Luiz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 FW South Korea Jo Seong-joon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 FW South Korea Cho Jae-hun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 FW South Korea Lee Kyu-min 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 MF South Korea Han Chan-hee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 DF South Korea Shin Kwang-hoon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 FW South Korea Kang Hyeon-Je 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 FW South Korea Lee Ho-jae 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 FW South Korea An Jae-joon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 GK South Korea Hwang In-jae 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 DF South Korea Lee Dong-hyeop 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 DF South Korea Lee Tae-seok 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MF South Korea Baek Sung-dong 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 DF South Korea Lee Gyu-baeg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
37 FW South Korea Hong Yun-sang 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
47 FW South Korea Kim Beom-su 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
55 DF South Korea Choi Hyun-Woung 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
66 DF South Korea Lee Chang-woo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
70 MF South Korea Hwang Seo-woong 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
77 MF Brazil Wanderson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
88 MF South Korea Kim Dong-jin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
97 FW Brazil Juninho Rocha 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players featured on a match but left the club on-loan
Players featured on a match but left the club mid-season permanently

References

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  1. ^ "Pohang is Champion of the Korean Cup".
  2. ^ "After a bumpy ride, Pohang Steelers bag Korea Cup and ACL Two place". December 2024.
  3. ^ "Pohang Steelers win 2nd straight Korea Cup football tournament". 30 November 2024.
  4. ^ "[단독] '정재희 영입 절차 마침표' 대전, 스쿼드 강화 활발...이번에는 측면 공격 강화 성공".
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