Hello everyone! Lately, there are more and more Korean players who are recognized for their skills and are playing in overseas leagues. Today, we're going to learn about some of the Korean football players who are active in overseas leagues. Let's find out which players are out there and what kind of performance they are putting on!

Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min is already a very famous player, isn't he? He was recognized for his skills at the age of 18 and joined Hamburg in the Bundesliga. He immediately became a star by playing in the first team at a young age. Soon after, several clubs showed interest in Son Heung-min, and he signed a contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. While there were ups and downs in Leverkusen, he showed a lot of growth, and in 2015, he joined Tottenham for a record transfer fee of 30 million euros, the highest ever for an Asian player. There were seasons where he was on the bench due to injury and slump, but it didn't last long, and he quickly exploded with his potential and established himself as a legend of Tottenham. In the 2021/22 season, he won the Premier League **'Golden Boot'**, and it's hard to imagine how much effort he put in to become the player he is today, recognized by everyone. Son Heung-min is not only a skilled player but is also known for his character and leadership. He is currently the captain of Tottenham, and it's something to be proud of. Isn't it amazing that we have a player like this in Korea?

Lee Kang-in

Lee Kang-in was loved by many people as a football prodigy for appearing on ‘Fly, Shoot, Doldoi’ since childhood. It is said that he was exceptionally good at playing with the ball even as a child. He joined the Incheon United youth team and honed his skills, and in 2011, he moved to Spain with his family and joined the Valencia youth team. He continued to grow in Valencia for over 10 years. He became the **'Youngest Korean Player in European League History'** and the **'Youngest Foreign Player to Debut in the Valencia League'** at the age of 17 while playing for Valencia CF. Several clubs recognized Lee Kang-in's potential and tried to recruit him. After Valencia CF, he joined RCD Mallorca, and since 2023, he has been a member of Paris Saint-Germain FC. He is loved in Paris Saint-Germain, selling the most jerseys. He is considered to be recognized both for his skills and commercially. Lee Kang-in excels in dribbling, accurate passing, and kicking. He possesses a skill rarely seen in Korea, and he is a player who we can expect even more from in the future.

Kim Min-jae

Kim Min-jae joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2017 and showed his skills as a center-back, being selected for the K League Best 11 for two consecutive years. His first overseas club was Beijing Guoan. He was a hot topic because of his high transfer fee and salary. He then moved to Fenerbahçe SK and then to SSC Napoli. In Italy, there was a lot of concern from fans since Asian defenders were unfamiliar. But that didn't last long. He showed his outstanding defensive skills and received the Serie A **'Player of the Month Award'** and the **'Best Defender Award'**, contributing to Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years. In 2023, he moved to FC Bayern Munich, giving him another opportunity to aim for a championship. Kim Min-jae is a globally recognized defender. He is an irreplaceable player, both for the Korean national team and for overseas leagues.

Hwang Hee-chan

Hwang Hee-chan also showed talent for football from a young age. He is known for his aggressive dribbling and active tackling. He started in the second division of FC Red Bull Salzburg in 2015 and made his first-team debut, receiving praise for his aggressive play reminiscent of a bull. However, he spent a year on loan at Hamburger SV, failing to secure his place. In 2020, he moved to RB Leipzig and then went on a year-long loan to Wolverhampton in 2021, signing a permanent deal in 2022. Fortunately, he showed his skills freely at Wolverhampton and has been establishing his position by showing good performance. He is receiving a lot of attention for his good performance at this Asian Cup. He is a player who grows through diligent effort, and I hope he does well.

Today, we learned about Korean football players who are active in overseas leagues. What did you think? I was amazed and respected by the players who have reached their current positions through years of effort. As interest in players grows, it's good to know what they are doing and cheer them on! Thank you for reading today, and I'll be back with another topic next time. :)