K League's Strongest Midfielder Combination Pohang Ki Sung-yueng's Miso Oberdan is a really good player...be quite comfortable
Jul 31, 2025
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Ki Sung-yueng joined Pohang through the summer transfer market. There was a lot of spotlight. One of the reasons was the combination of Auberdan's midfield. Ki Sung-yueng is a midfielder who does not need an explanation. He represented Korea under the national flag. He played in the European big leagues by wearing uniforms such as Newcastle (England). Auberdan also boasts the best performance after entering the K-League in 2023. Both players are considered the best midfielders in the K League.
The style of play is different. Ki Sung-yueng boasts overwhelming skills in kick, pass and match coordination. However, there is an evaluation that the vitality in the midfield has been somewhat reduced recently. Auverdan is simply 'hard worker'. He moves around the ground actively. This is why synergy with Ki Sung-yueng raised expectations.
There was a problem. It was Oberdan's dismissal. He received a red card against FC Seoul on June 29. Ki Sung-yueng was away for two consecutive games, including his debut in Pohang. The highly anticipated Ki Sung-yueng-Oberdan combination only made its debut against Daegu FC on July 27.
Even before the game, hot attention was gathered. Pohang coach Park Tae-ha smiled, saying, `Both Ki Sung-yong and Auberdan are good players.' The two players, who started side by side on the day, repaid coach Park's belief. Ki Sung-yueng spearheaded the attack with his unique blade pass. Auberdan actively raised his energy level next to Ki Sung-yueng. Pohang won 1-0 and escaped three consecutive losses. Coach Park said, `Ki Sung-yong and Auberdan are really good at coordinating the game. I think we made a lot of good opportunities" he complimented.
After the game, Ki Sung-yueng said, `In fact, when I first came here, I thought I would play little by little because I needed time to adjust. However, as Auberdan was sent off, the plan suddenly seems to have changed a little. I had no choice but to run more time than I thought. But I think playing a lot of games helped me pull myself up.' Ki Sung-yueng played 76 minutes against Hyundai in Jeonbuk and 78 minutes against Suwon FC.
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Pohang is taking an All-Star break. The race will resume through a home game against Gwangju FC on August 10. Ki Sung-yueng said "Now Kim Dong-jin is also returning. I'm a young player, but I have something I don't have. They cover a lot"It looks like it's going to have a synergy effect."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
