Handsome striker Lim Sang-hyeop and Hyunjae, good bye! Soccer has come all the way here because of my life itself, because of my fans

Apr 04, 2025

Handsome striker Lim Sang-hyeop and Hyunjae, good bye! Soccer has come all the way here because of my life itself, because of my fans



Handsome striker Lim Sang-hyeop and Hyunjae, good bye! Soccer has come all the way here because of my life itself, because of my fans
'Flower handsome striker' Lim Sang-hyup (37) leaves the ground. .

On the 3rd, the Clinical Association announced its retirement from active duty through its SNS. He said 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the fans who have waited for my news for a long time. I'm trying to carefully convey how precious the times I've been running through your support have been, and I'm trying to convey my feelings. Now I'm about to finish my journey as a player.

Lim Sang-hyup made his K-League debut through Jeonbuk Hyundai in 2009. In 2011, he moved to Busan I'Park and enjoyed a 'high season'. He gained huge popularity for his good looks as well as his skills. In 2013, he was also named in the A team.




I went downhill after I finished my military service. He left Busan in 2018 and went through Suwon Samsung and Jeju United. In 2021, he met coach Kim Ki-dong and opened his second heyday. He played as a key striker for the Pohang Steelers. In two seasons, he scored 19 goals and 6 assists in 72 games. Lim Sang-hyup, who moved to FC Seoul in 2023, joined hands with head coach Kim again last season.

The clinical cooperative, whose contract expired after last season, could not find a new team in the end. It was a record left by Lim Sang-hyup in the K League with 104 goals and 39 assists in 476 games.

Handsome striker Lim Sang-hyeop and Hyunjae, good bye! Soccer has come all the way here because of my life itself, because of my fans
Handsome striker Lim Sang-hyeop and Hyunjae, good bye! Soccer has come all the way here because of my life itself, because of my fans
Lim still vividly remembers the excitement when he first kicked a soccer ball in 1996. It was so much fun to run with the ball, and the confidence that I could run faster than my brothers constantly pushed me forward. The cheering and encouragement around me gave my feet wings, and thanks to this, soccer became deeply entrenched in my life, and my dream of 'footballer' began to sprout carefully.

Then '2009. Finally, the dream became a reality. Starting from Jeonbuk to Busan, Sangju, Suwon, Jeju, Pohang, and Seoul. I've seen, felt, and learned so many things over the course of 16 years. He explained that he was able to enjoy the life of a 'football player' as much as he wanted as a child on the green grass.

Clinical cooperation is ' and 2025. Now I'm going to finish my journey as a player. For me, football was not just a job, it was my life itself. I was able to come to this place because of the fans who watched and supported me at every difficult moment. Thanks to your warm encouragement and support, I was able to play more vigorously, and I think it's a great honor just to be able to remain in someone's memory as 'a good player', 'a good player', he announced his retirement.

Finally, he expressed his sincere gratitude to his family, colleagues, and precious relationships who have always trusted and supported me. Thanks to your generous support for me, I was able to come here. We also deeply appreciate and support all our fellow players who played together and made precious moments. The times I spent with you were the brightest moments of my life. Twenty-nine years ago, a boy who dreamed of becoming a soccer player became a 37-year-old striker. Throughout my professional career, I played 476 games, 104 goals and 39 assists. I learned the meaning of life through soccer amid memories and emotions beyond numbers. Now I'm about to start a new challenge. At this moment when fear and excitement coexist, it would be a great help if you could give warm support to new steps in the future. I will do my best to repay your expectations even a little bit. Above all, it was because of the fans that the journey so far was very warm and happy.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.