Jung Sung-ryong, the best Korean legend in J-League history, is amazing, leaving the top list at the age of 40 and likely to move to Fukushima in the third division

Jung Sung-ryong, the best Korean legend in J-League history, is amazing, leaving the top list at the age of 40 and likely to move to Fukushima in the third division
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Korean legend goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong made a surprising decision.

Japanese media Sponichi Annex said on the 10th (Korea time) 'Jung Sung-ryong will leave the J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale after this season, and is expected to join J3 Fukushima United next year. It has been confirmed by several officials, the report said.

Jung Sung-ryong is one of Kawasaki's best goalkeepers of all time. Jung Sung-ryong, who was the main goalkeeper of Seongnam FC and Suwon Samsung through the Pohang Steelers, was the successor of Lee Woon-jae and also served as the South Korean national team's goalkeeper for a long time. As a veteran who played 68 A matches, he also led his team to the first round of 16 in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. He also contributed to winning the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics with his outstanding performance. With the end of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the competition to become a starting member of the national team was pushed back.
Jung Sung-ryong, the best Korean legend in J-League history, is amazing, leaving the top list at the age of 40 and likely to move to Fukushima in the third division
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In 2016, Jung Sung-ryong left Suwon and moved to Kawasaki, a prestigious Japanese team. It was a turning point in Jung's career. Jung Sung-ryong rose to the ranks of the best goalkeeper in the Japanese J-League by playing an outstanding role as Kawasaki's main goalkeeper until the 2024 season. In Kawasaki alone, he played 363 games and won numerous trophies, including four J1 League championships and two Japanese kingships. He was recognized as a legend as a member of Kawasaki's heyday.




However, even Jeong Seong-ryong, who was born in 1985, could not go against time. Jung Sung-ryong, who was pushed back from this season's main competition, decided to leave at the end. Kawasaki announced on its official channel last month that it has decided not to renew its contract for the next season with Jung Sung-ryong, whose contract has expired.

Sponichi Annex said 'Jung Sung-ryong was loved by his teammates and supporters for his overwhelming presence and sincere personality in front of the goal. About 400 people gathered from early morning at the supporters' farewell party held at the training site on the 7th, the day after the last game of this season against the Urawa Reds. Jung Sung-ryong 'I don't think this will be the last time. I said, 'I'll definitely meet you again somewhere.'"
Jung Sung-ryong, the best Korean legend in J-League history, is amazing, leaving the top list at the age of 40 and likely to move to Fukushima in the third division
Korea Professional Football Association
Jung Sung-ryong, who shed tears as he broke up with Kawasaki, decided to continue his soccer career. Determined to take on a new challenge at the age of immortality. Surprisingly, he decided to move to the J3 League, not the J1 League or the J2 League. Fukushima is a mid - level club that ranked 10th in the league in the J3 League in the 2025 season. Jung Sung-ryong could have transferred to a larger club, but he boldly chose to challenge himself.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.