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"I was the happiest player in the world for this moment."
Ko Kwang-min, who has been in charge of FC Seoul's side, said goodbye to the friendly ground amid enthusiastic applause from fans.
Ko Kwang-min had a retirement ceremony at the halftime of the 27th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025" between FC Seoul and Ulsan HD held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 24th.
Ko Kwang-min joined FC Seoul in 2011 and played only in FC Seoul until 2022, except for military service and overseas league activities. He scored eight goals and 16 assists in a total of 246 games. He contributed to two K-League 1 wins (2012, 2016), one FA Cup (currently Korea Cup) win (2015), and one Asian Champions League runner-up (2013). FC Seoul played a key role in establishing itself as a prestigious club representing the K League. In particular, it was selected as the K League's best 11 in 2016 and recognized as a multi-resource representing the league. Ko Kwang-min has been greatly loved by the guardian gods for his fast feet, determination, and the role of a hero. It has also been nicknamed 'Guri Messi' by fans, meaning it is the foundation of GS Champions Park, an FC Seoul training ground located in Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do.
On the same day, Ko Kwang-min looked back on his career by receiving commemorative plaques from CEO Yeo Eun-joo, Sukho-shin (official supporters), the players he played with (Osmar, Lee Woong-hee), and his family. And lastly, he says, `Hello, I'm Ko Kwang-min. Dear FC Seoul fans and guardian deities, thank you. My youth, dreams, and every moment was with FC Seoul. I wasn't a player with a lot of things. But I always played my best, and I tried to pour everything out on the ground. He was a player who lacked a lot, but if you remember him as a player who works hard until the end, I'm happy with that alone. I'm leaving now, but FC Seoul is the beginning of my life and forever home. And I can say for sure at this moment. At this moment, he was the happiest player in the world. Thank you so much for being with us until the end. I always love you" and shed tears. Fans shouted his name and cheered enthusiastically. Also, he cheered for his brighter future with a standing ovation.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
