Is there another Korean national university that is so welcomed in Japan? Please be a savior Unlucky GK Career Rebound Challenge

Jun 08, 2025

Is there another Korean national university that is so welcomed in Japan? Please be a savior Unlucky GK Career Rebound Challenge
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FC Tokyo fans expect Kim Seung-gyu to save the team.

Tokyo officially announced the recruitment of Kim Seung-gyu on its official website on the 7th (Korea time). Tokyo has agreed to a complete transfer with Kim Seung-gyu, who was affiliated with 'Al-Shabab Saudi (Saudi Arabia). As soon as various procedures are completed, a formal contract will be signed and player registration will proceed,' the release said.

Kim Seung-gyu is the goalkeeper of the Korean national team. After making his debut at Ulsan HD, he became the best goalkeeper in Korea and then moved to Vissel Kobe. After moving to Kobe, he showed a really good performance in Japan's J League 1. Kim Seung-gyu, who returned to Ulsan for a while, played for Al Shabab from the 2022-2023 season through Kashiwa Reysol. As a Korean national team, it is an indispensable strength for the national team as it has experienced both the World Cup and the Asian Cup three times.
Is there another Korean national university that is so welcomed in Japan? Please be a savior Unlucky GK Career Rebound Challenge
However, Kim Seung-gyu has faced major crises in his career in recent years due to injuries. Kim Seung-gyu suffered a cruciate ligament rupture during training at the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup. Even in a special position as a goalkeeper, a cruciate ligament rupture is a fatal injury for a footballer.




Kim Seung-gyu returned to the game at the end of August last year and started playing as a main player in Yal Shabab. The news that Kim Seung-gyu returned well was also very good news for the national team. National team coach Hong Myung-bo also summoned Kim Seung-gyu immediately and continued to compete with Cho Hyun-woo.

Kim Seung-gyu, who returned healthy, suffered another cruciate ligament rupture two months after his return. Kim Seung-gyu, who was shocked by his knee during the game, collapsed and failed to get back on his feet. Kim Seung-gyu has made the decision to leave Saudi Arabia, although he has not yet returned to the ground after suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament. He has turned his eyes back to the familiar Japanese stage, but it is not expected to be an easy challenge. This is because Tokyo has fallen to the relegation zone to 18th place in the current J-League 1.
Is there another Korean national university that is so welcomed in Japan? Please be a savior Unlucky GK Career Rebound Challenge
Even if Kim Seung-gyu suffered two major injuries in a row, Tokyo fans have high expectations for Kim Seung-gyu.

This is probably because Kim Seung-gyu showed the highest level of competitiveness in the league in Kobe and Kashiwa, and he has a lot of experience on the international stage. There will be no Japanese soccer fans who doubt Kim Seung-gyu's performance.




In response, the Japanese Football Zone officially announced the recruitment of goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and striker Motoki Nagakura. Fans are paying keen attention to the news of the joining of talented people on social media, such as 'Be the savior' and 'I'm really looking forward to it'. Kim Seung-gyu joined Tokyo in the form of a full transfer from Saudi al-Shabab, and is expected to be a model for young goalkeepers as well as an immediate performance as a sense of strength.

Since the season is still past the middle of the season, and the point gap between Tokyo and the lower and middle teams is not large, there is hope to escape the relegation zone. Fans who support Kim Seung-gyu are also hoping that Kim Seung-gyu will return to a healthy state and lead Tokyo to remain in the first division.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.