[OSEN=이인환 기자] Hong Jung-ho, the leader of the defense of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Football Team, was elected as captain this season.
On the 14th, Jeonbuk Hyundai gave Hong Jung-ho the captain’s position, and appointed Yong-Jun Lee and Young-Jun Choi as vice-captains to serve as bridges between the athletes, coaching staff, and fans on and off the ground.
Hong Jung-ho, who wore the Jeonbuk uniform as a rental status in 2018, played a decisive role in winning the team from the first year of joining, and played the best part in achieving the 4th straight victory in the K League 1 with a complete transfer last year.
Hong Jung-ho, who is receiving the best evaluation in the K-League for his central defense, has played a role as a bridge between seniors and juniors between the squad and has been evaluated as a player who contributes to the team’s victory by showing the best skills on the ground.
Along with this, he was selected as the captain of Jeonbuk this season, receiving overwhelming support from the overall vote of the team at the Namhae Field Training Center on the 12th.
In addition, Lee Yong-joon, who was elected as the vice captain, is expected to play a role as a bridge with the coaching staff as a player who leads his juniors well as the best member of the team. have.
Hong Jung-ho, who became the captain, said, “As I became a captain with the support of the players, I will try to make my seniors and juniors more powerful on the ground.” Wow, I will do my best to win the ACL.”
Director Kim Sang-sik said, “Chief Hong Jung-ho plays a central role among players during games and training. I expect that he will do well as the captain of Jeonbuk Hyundai as the players have been directly elected.”