Crazy! Daejeon 18-year-old Jun.Pro debut goal explosion! Is the mechanical genealogy finally born?

May 03, 2025

Crazy! Daejeon 18-year-old Jun.Pro debut goal explosion! Is the mechanical genealogy finally born?
◇photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association



An 18-year-old striker, who has signed a semi-professional contract less than three months ago, exploded a goal in his K League 1 debut.

The main character is Kim Hyun-oh (18), a Hana Citizen striker in Daejeon. Kim Hyun-oh scored a header in the 36th minute of the first half in the 11th round of the 2025 K League 1 against FC Anyang at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Kim Moon-hwan's long cross from the right side was connected with a header in front of the gate to shake the net.

Kim Hyun-oh is a 'Wonseok' that Daejeon has cherished. He was recognized for his talent from a young age. Won the 32nd Cha Bum-keun Award for Striker. Kim Hyun-oh, who showed off his extraordinary sense and skills since his U-12 days, grew up in Daejeon from Daejeon U-15 to Daejeon U-18. In the '2024 K-League Junior B Weekend League (first half), he contributed to the runner-up with two goals and two assists in seven games, and in the 55th Busan MBC National Competition, he contributed greatly to the semifinals with five goals in six games.




Kim Hyun-oh, who is standing at 1m87, is tall and fast. It was evaluated as having excellent mobility, being able to play the role of left and right strikers, being good at fighting, and showing active participation in defense. Goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun said in the season's opening media day, `Kim Hyun-oh is expected. He is bold and has an age-appropriate calmness. He will be a good player." Daejeon coach Hwang Sun-hong, a legendary striker, also has something " (Kim Hyun-oh). He is also competitive for his age. If you trim it well, you will be a good striker."

Crazy! Daejeon 18-year-old Jun.Pro debut goal explosion! Is the mechanical genealogy finally born?
◇photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Daejeon signed a semi-professional contract with him on February 19. He expected that he would grow quickly if he watched Joo Min-kyu closely and received coach Hwang's tutoring. After signing a semi-professional contract, Kim Hyun-oh gained confidence by joining a training camp in Thailand and learning many things while training with his older brothers. Thank you to the club and coach Hwang Sun-hong for giving me the opportunity to join the professional league. "I want to repay the expectations by making a quick professional debut. I want to be a player who is constantly recognized and active, not a player who only plays well for one season. I want to grow into a representative A player" has expressed a bold ambition. His debut goal proved that his determination was not a lie.

Daejeon Youth has served as a star birthplace. Following Hwang In-beom, who has grown into a key midfielder for the national team, Yoon Do-young has proven his competitiveness by advancing overseas. Attention is focusing on whether Kim Hyun-oh will not only succeed them but also quench the thirst of Daejeon fans who have been looking forward to franchise killer who will succeed permanent absentee legend 'Sharp'Kim Eun-joong (current Suwon FC coach).




Crazy! Daejeon 18-year-old Jun.Pro debut goal explosion! Is the mechanical genealogy finally born?


This article was translated by Naver AI translator.