Na Sang-ho, the leader of the Taegeuk mark for the first time in two years, is nervous because it's been a long time…I really want to win the Korea-Japan match

Jun 26, 2025

Na Sang-ho, the leader of the Taegeuk mark for the first time in two years, is nervous because it's been a long time…I really want to win the Korea-Japan match
The match between South Korea and Uruguay was held at Alaiyan Education City Stadium in Qatar on the 24th. Na Sang-ho is attempting to break through Uruguay's defense. Alaiyan (Qatar) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2022.11.24/



Na Sang-ho, the leader of the Taegeuk mark for the first time in two years, is nervous because it's been a long time…I really want to win the Korea-Japan match
On the 4th, national soccer team players trained at Al Egla Training Center in Doha, Qatar. Na Sang-ho is warming up with his colleagues. Doha (Qatar) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2022.12.04/
Na Sang-ho (29, Machida Zelvia), who won the Taegeuk mark for the first time in two years, expressed his poor determination.

After completing the Machida team training on the 25th, Na Sang-ho said in an interview with local reporters, `I am happy and honored. I'm also nervous because it's been a long time since I've been transferred to the Korean national football team for the first time in nearly two years."

Na Sang-ho, who played in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, moved away from the national team after a friendly match against Peru in June 2023.




While the main resources such as captain Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) are in good shape, Yang Min-hyuk (Tottenham), Bae Joon-ho (Stoke City), Um Ji-sung (Swansea City) and Jeon Jin-woo (Jeonbuk) have recently joined the national team one after another to show off their skills.

Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), and Hwang Hee-chan, who are the same age, had to watch from a distance the Qatar Asian Cup and others compete in international competitions in the national team uniform in 2023. The A-match record is 28 games (2 goals).

Na Sang-ho, who left Seoul for Machida, Japan, in January 2024, finally captured 'Hongsim' with a steady performance for a year and a half. This is the first time Na Sang-ho has boarded the Hong Myung-bo.




Na Sang-ho, the leader of the Taegeuk mark for the first time in two years, is nervous because it's been a long time…I really want to win the Korea-Japan match
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Na Sang-ho, who led the team to a surprise third place by scoring three goals and two assists (including cup tournaments) in 24 J-League games in the 2024 season, is currently making four goals and one assist in 18 games this season. He is using his fast feet to serve as a lubricant for the team's offense, going back and forth between selection and replacement.

In the end, A national team coach Hong Myung-bo, who operated the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup finals mode, decided to select Na Sang-ho to test at the EAFF E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup), an unofficial competition of the FIFA.

The men's E-1 Championship will be held at Yongin Mir Stadium from the 7th to the 16th of next month. South Korea will clash with China on July 7, Hong Kong on June 11, and Japan on June 15.




Na Sang-ho, who was on the list alongside his teammate Oh Se-hoon, said, `I want to show my skills and beyond accumulated in Machida"I think I can create synergy by playing with (Oh) Se-hoon," he said, expressing expectations.

Na Sang-ho, who competed in the 2019 and 2022 E-1 Championships against Japan, said, "The game against Japan is always exciting. I really want to win the game with respect." expressed a desire.

Na Sang-ho will compete in good faith with his seniors and juniors, including Moon Sun-min (Seoul) and Jeon Jin-woo during the E-1 Championship.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.