Eom Won-sang (24, Ulsan) and Lee Kang-in (22, Mallorca) are the first talents to reach the podium in a competition hosted by the International Football Federation (FIFA) in the history of Korean men’s football. In 2019, he was runner-up at the U-20 (Under 20) World Cup held in Poland.
2023 is the year of the Hangzhou Asian Games. Heung-Min Son (Tottenham), Jin-Soo Kim (Jeonbuk)’s ’92 Generation’, and Min-Jae Kim (Napoli) and In-Beom Hwang (Olympiacos)’ ’96 Generation’ are eagerly awaiting the birth of a new generation. The ’92nd and 96th generations’ were at the center of the 2014 Incheon and 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games.
The Hangzhou Games, which will be held this year after being postponed for a year, are in the fog. It is not yet decided whether the age limit is until 1999 or 2000. Lee Kang-in, the main player in the round of 16 of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is the ‘nucleus of Hangzhou’ led by Hwang Sun-hong U-23 national team coach. On the other hand, it is not easy to predict the future for Um Won-sang, who was born in 1999. However, he is preparing for the Asian Games. However, if the age limit is confirmed as being born in 2000, a ‘wild card’ can also be aimed at.
I recently met Um Won-sang in Ulsan. He said, “I don’t know what the age limit will be, but I just think that I have to do well with the determination to go to the Hangzhou Asian Games. I have to prepare better.”
Um Won-sang met Lee Kang-in last month. The U-20 runner-up members have been meeting regularly and maintaining friendship. Eom Won-sang and Lee Kang-in were famous as ‘best friends’ beyond age when they were U-20 representatives. When Lee Kang-in pranked her, Eom Won-sang was the ‘older brother’ who accepted everything. Eom Won-sang said, “She’s the complete opposite of Kangin’s bullying,” she laughed. She continued, “That’s why it fits so well. It’s rather comfortable for Kangin to play pranks. At a meeting last month, we talked about the Hangzhou Asian Games. Once again, we said let’s have fun like the Under-20 World Cup. I just have to work hard.” .
Um Won-sang had a turning point in her career last year. She moved to Ulsan Hyundai, and she met the water properly. He appeared in 33 games, his career-high, recording 12 goals-6 assists, his team-high. He was a proud lead in winning the K-League for the first time in 17 years. Lee Chung-yong, who won the MVP, a “star among stars,” is even giving credit for saying that Eom Won-sang should have been awarded.
He waved his hand, saying, “At this time last year, there was talk of transfer, but a year has already passed. I did better than I thought. It was a satisfactory year. But it wasn’t the number one contributor to winning the championship.” 토토사이트
Eom Won-sang was on the borderline of the final entry for the World Cup in Qatar. He never made a name for himself. “I was also very sorry. I really wanted to go out. It was a painful experience myself. Thinking about it now, the team did well, and Bento’s choice was right. It hurt, but it’s another experience. I will prepare for the next World Cup.”
Um Won-sang is running again toward Ulsan’s second K-League victory this year. He said, “I’m trying to do the same as last year. I’ve won once, so I’m ready to work harder. I have to keep the championship.” There was nothing I could do. My first goal this year is not to get hurt.”
Lastly, Um Won-sang said, “I want to raise more attack points than last season. With 2 consecutive wins in the K-League, I also have a desire for awards. This year is the 5th consecutive K-League. It seemed like it was. MVP is not greedy at all, and it would be perfect if it was only the best 11.”
Eom Won-sang is a Junjok who runs the 100m in 11 seconds. When the explosive speed catches the ball with a proprietary patent, anticipation rises. For Um Won-sang, 2023 is a rainbow.