Add youthful energy to the defense Seoul E-Land recruits Kang Min-jae, a new center back born in 2002
Jun 19, 2025
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Kang Min-jae is a central defender with a solid physique of 1m86-84kg, and his biggest strength is his ability to defend himself using speed. The number is 55.
With this recruitment, Seoul E-Land is expected to add young energy and mobility to its seasoned defense led by veterans such as Kim Oh-kyu, Osmar and Kwak Yun-ho.
Kang Min-jae, who was recognized for his potential while growing up in Matan Middle and High School, Suwon Samsung Youth Team, joined Gimhae FC (K3) last year after completing his second year at Sungkyunkwan University and challenged the adult stage.
In this season, he played in nine games as a member of the Pocheon Civic Football Team (K3) and scored two goals in set-piece situations. In addition, he played full-time in Korea Cup matches for the second consecutive year, allowing only one run each against Incheon and Cheonan City.
Seoul E-Land has been attracting attention recently by actively discovering young and potential players. Last year 'K League 2 Young Player Award winner' So Jae-min and 'Baek Ji-woong are representative, and Bae Jin-woo, a former member of the Paju Civic Football Team (K3), has been showing steady growth, recording the most playing time among field players in the team.
Kang Min-jae is also a potential gemstone and is expected to help Seoul E-Land compete for promotion in the second half of the year.
Kang Min-jae has been playing for the professional youth team since he was young and has developed a desire for the professional stage. When I received the proposal from Seoul E-Land, it was like a dream and I was just grateful. I want to melt into the team as soon as possible and show good performances in front of passionate fans. I will be a player who is dedicated to the promotion of the team and proves myself"He expressed his determination.
Meanwhile, Kang Min-jae, who completed all the joining procedures, joined the team training in earnest.
Reporter Park Chan-joon vanbasten@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
