K-League 2009
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The 2009 edition of the K-League
is the twenty-seventh since its establishment in 1983. Suwon Samsung Bluewings
are the defending champions, having won their fourth title. The season began on March 7, 2009. A total of 15 teams contest the league, including newly formed Gangwon FC
.
AFC Champions League group stage
|rowspan=4|K-League Championship 2009 and
the winner of Playoffs among four
qualifies to
AFC Champions League group stage
|rowspan=1|AFC Champions League group stage1
1: Suwon Samsung Bluewings
qualified for the group stage of the 2010 AFC Champions League as 2009 Korean FA Cup winners.
Source: K-League
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2nd leg
award was won by Lee Dong-Gook
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
)
(Gangwon FC
)
award was won by Lee Dong-Gook
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
)
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
)
Goalkeeper: Shin Hwa-Yong
(Pohang Steelers
)
Defence: Kim Sang-Sik
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
), Hwang Jae-Won, Kim Hyung-Il
, Choi Hyo-Jin (all Pohang Steelers
)
Midfield: Ki Sung-Yong
(FC Seoul
), Kim Jung-Woo
(Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
), Eninho
, Choi Tae-Uk
(both Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
)
Attack: Lee Dong-Gook
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
), Denilson (Pohang Steelers
)
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
)
and Gyeongnam
goalkeeper Kim Byung-Ji
won the Special Award
striker Kim Dong-Chan won the K-League Goal of the Year award
was won by Lee Dong-Gook
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
)
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
is the twenty-seventh since its establishment in 1983. Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours...
are the defending champions, having won their fourth title. The season began on March 7, 2009. A total of 15 teams contest the league, including newly formed Gangwon FC
Gangwon FC
Gangwon FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gangwon Province of South Korea, Gangwon FC joined the K-League as its 15th club for the 2009 season.- Foundation :...
.
K-League Clubs, 2009
| Club | Head Coach | City | Stadium | 2008 season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan I'Park |  Hwang Sun-HongHwang Sun-Hong Hwang Sun-Hong or Hwang Seon-Hong is a South Korean football manager and former player, currently managing Pohang Steelers- Biography :During most of the last 2 decades Hwang was regarded as a Korean scoring sensation... |
Busan Busan Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world... |
Busan Asiad Stadium Busan Asiad Stadium The Busan Asiad Stadium or Asiad Main Stadium is a stadium in Busan, Republic of Korea, that was built for the 2002 Asian Games and was also used for matches in the 2002 Football World Cup. It has a capacity of 53,864... |
12th in League K-League 2008 The 2008 season of the K-League kicked off on March 8. The season and playoff format will be the same as the one used in the 2007 season. The playoff fixtures are set to take place in late November, with the Final being played on two legs in early December.... |
| Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
Park Hang-Seo Park Hang-Seo Park Hang-Seo is a South Korean football manager, who managing Chunnam Dragons since 2008.- Club career :*1981 Jeil Bank - amateur*1981-1983 Sangmu - army*1984-1988 Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso- Coach & Manager Career :* 1989-1996 : LG Cheetahs Coach... |
Gwangyang Gwangyang Gwangyang is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Gwangyang city is the home of POSCO's Gwangyang Steel Works, the largest facility of its kind in the world.The city is also home to K-League soccer side Chunnam Dragons.... |
Gwang-Yang Stadium Gwang-Yang Stadium Gwangyang Football Stadium, nicknamed "Dragon Dungeon", is a football-specific stadium in Gwangyang, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Chunnam Dragons. The stadium holds 14,284 people and was built in 1992.-References:* - Dream stadium of... |
9th in League |
| Daegu FC Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
Byun Byung-Joo Byun Byung-Joo Byun Byung-Joo was a South Korean football player. He was the appointed manager of Daegu FC in 2006, before resigning in December 2009.- Club career statistics :-International goals:-External links:... |
Daegu Daegu Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the... |
Daegu Stadium | 11th in League |
| Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
Kim Ho Kim Ho Kim Ho is a South Korean football manager, currently without a club after leaving Daejeon Citizen. He began his association football playing career with the amateur Jeil Fabric team, where he played from 1964—1968... |
Daejeon Daejeon Daejeon is South Korea's fifth largest metropolis and the provincial capital of Chungnam. Located in the center of the country, Daejeon had a population of over 1.5 million in 2010. It is at the crossroads of Gyeongbu railway, Honam railway, Gyeongbu Expressway, and Honam Expressway. Within the... |
Daejeon World Cup Stadium Daejeon World Cup Stadium Daejeon World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Purple Arena", is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Daejeon. It was used to host some matches of the 2002 World Cup .... |
13th in League |
| FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
 Şenol GüneşSenol Günes Şenol Güneş is a former Turkish footballer, manager and philosopher. His biggest accomplishment to date is coaching the Turkey that won the bronze medal in the 2002 World Cup. Güneş is married and has two children.-Career:... |
Seoul Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... |
Seoul World Cup Stadium Seoul World Cup Stadium The Seoul World Cup Stadium, also known as Sangam Stadium, is located in Seongsan, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and opened in 2001. It was designed to represent the image of a traditional Korean kite... |
2nd in League, 2nd in Playoff |
| Gangwon FC Gangwon FC Gangwon FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gangwon Province of South Korea, Gangwon FC joined the K-League as its 15th club for the 2009 season.- Foundation :... |
Choi Soon-Ho |
Gangneung Gangneung Gangneung is a city in Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 229,869 . Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of eastern Gangwon Province. Gangneung has many tourist attractions, like Jeongdongjin, one of the most famous towns in Korea... Chuncheon Chuncheon Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam... |
Gangneung Stadium Gangneung Stadium Gangneung Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gangneung, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 people and was opened in 1980. It is home ground of Gangneung City FC and Gangwon FC from 2009.... Chuncheon Stadium Chuncheon Stadium Chuncheon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Chuncheon, South Korea. Former Stadium was built in 1980 as Chuncheon Civic Stadium.Newly established stadium will be open in June 2009. It will be using mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people. It is home ground of... |
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| Gwangju Sangmu | Lee Kang-Jo Lee Kang-Jo Lee Kang-Jo is a South Korean football manager.- Club career statistics :- Coach & Manager Career :* 1985-1986 : Yukong Kokkiri Trainer* 1987-1989 : Gangneung Jeil High School Manager* 1990-2002 : Sangmu FC Manager... |
Gwangju Gwangju Gwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister... |
Gwangju World Cup Stadium | 14th in League |
| Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
Cho Kwang-Rae Cho Kwang-Rae Cho Kwang-Rae is a South Korean football manager, who managed Anyang LG Cheetahs formerly. Now, he is managing South Korea after succeeding Huh Jung Moo, who led Korea to the round of 16 for the first time in foreign soil in 2010 World Cup in South Africa.- Club career :*1978–1979 POSCO -... |
Changwon Changwon Changwon is a city in and the capital of Gyeongsangnam-do in South Korea. Changwon city is 8th most populous city in South Korea, with a 2010 established population of 1,089,039. It encompasses a land area of on southeastern of South Korea. The population of Southeastern part of Korea, that... |
Changwon Civil Stadium Changwon Civil Stadium Changwon Civic Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Changwon, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people... |
8th in League |
| Incheon United |  Ilija PetkovićIlija Petkovic Ilija Petković is a retired Serbian footballer. Since the early 1990s he's been a football manager, his most notable appointment being with the Serbia and Montenegro national football team.-Playing career:He started playing football for Dinara Knin... |
Incheon Incheon The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City... |
Incheon Munhak Stadium Incheon Munhak Stadium Incheon Munhak Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Incheon. The stadium's capacity is 50,256. It is the home stadium of the football club Incheon United F.C..Incheon Munhak Stadium, initially named Incheon World Cup Stadium, hosted some matches in the 2002 World Cup... |
7th in League |
| Jeju United Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
 Arthur BernardesArthur Bernardes Ribas da Silva Filho Arthur Bernardes Ribas da Silva Filho is a Brazilian football manager.-Managing History: Madureira América Atlético Mineiro Sport Recife América Fluminense Goiás Marília Bahia União Madeira Flamengo Al-Riyadh Al-Wasl Dubai Club... |
Seogwipo Seogwipo Seogwipo is a city in Jeju Province, South Korea with a pre-2008 estimated population of 155,000 inhabitants. In July, 2006, Seogwipo city was expanded to include the entire southern half of Jeju island. In 2002, it was one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup.-Climate:-External links:*... |
Jeju World Cup Stadium Jeju World Cup Stadium Jeju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium with a 42,256-person capacity that is located in the city of Seogwipo on the small South Korean island province of Jeju-do... |
10th in League |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
Choi Kang-Hee Choi Kang-Hee (footballer) Choi Kang-Hee is a South Korean football manager, currently managing Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.- Club career statistics :- Coach & Manager Career :* 1995-1997 : Suwon Samsung Bluewings Trainer* 1998-2001 : Suwon Samsung Bluewings Coach... |
Jeonju Jeonju Jeonju is a city in South Korea, and the capital of Jeollabuk-do, or North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals.- History :... |
Jeonju World Cup Stadium Jeonju World Cup Stadium Jeonju World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Fort Jeonju", is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 43,348. The final of 2011 AFC Champions League was held at this stadium.... |
6th in League, 4th in Playoff |
| Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
Sérgio Farias Sérgio Farias Sérgio Ricardo de Paiva Farias is a Brazilian football manager who is currently coaching Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F.Farias used to coach Al Wasl FC in the UAE from summer 2010 to March 2011... |
Pohang Pohang Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River... |
Steelyard Stadium Steelyard Stadium Pohang Steel Yard is a football stadium in Pohang, South Korea. It is the home stadium of Pohang Steelers. The stadium holds 25,000 people and was built in 1990... |
5th in League, 6th in Playoff |
| Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
Shin Tae-Yong |
Seongnam Seongnam Seongnam is the second largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi province after Suwon and the 9th largest city in the country, with a population of nearly 1 million... |
Seongnam 2 Stadium | 3rd in League, 5th in Playoff |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
Cha Bum-Kun Cha Bum-Kun Cha Bum-Kun is a South Korean football manager and former player, nicknamed Tscha Bum in Germany because of his name and his thunderous ball striking ability. In South Korea, Cha is greatly respected for his accomplishments in the Bundesliga and the South Korean national team... |
Suwon Suwon Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety".... |
Suwon World Cup Stadium Suwon World Cup Stadium The Suwon World Cup Stadium, which seats 43,288, in the Korean city of Suwon, has been home to K-League football side Suwon Samsung Bluewings since 2001.- International Matches :The stadium is famous for hosting several international matches... |
1st in League, 1st in Playoff |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Kim Ho-Gon Kim Ho-Gon Kim Ho-Gon is a South Korean football manager and former football player. He is managing director of the Korea Football Association.From December 2008, Kim has been managing Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i. His first season managing the club is the 2009 season.-References:* *... |
Ulsan Ulsan Ulsan , officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan to the east.Ulsan is the... |
Munsu Cup Stadium Munsu Cup Stadium Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, nicknamed Big Crown Stadium, is a stadium in Ulsan in South Korea. It is home to the Ulsan Hyundai FC.The stadium was built from 18 December 1998 to 28 April 2001 and its total cost was 151.4 billion won .Located in a major industrial city, the Ulsan Munsu football... |
4th in League, 3rd in Playoff |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing | Manner | Date | Table | Incoming | Date | Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
Kim Ho Kim Ho Kim Ho is a South Korean football manager, currently without a club after leaving Daejeon Citizen. He began his association football playing career with the amateur Jeil Fabric team, where he played from 1964—1968... |
Sacked | 25 June | 13th | Wang Sun-Jae Wang Sun-Jae Wang Sun-Jae is a South Korean former footballer who plays as a forward. He is a current manager who most recently coached Daejeon Citizen.In 1983, He was top scorer of Korean League 1983 and Hanil Bank won the trophy.... |
27 October | 11th |
| Jeju United | Arthur Bernardes Arthur Bernardes Ribas da Silva Filho Arthur Bernardes Ribas da Silva Filho is a Brazilian football manager.-Managing History: Madureira América Atlético Mineiro Sport Recife América Fluminense Goiás Marília Bahia União Madeira Flamengo Al-Riyadh Al-Wasl Dubai Club... |
Resigned | 14 October | 13th | Park Kyung-Hoon Park Kyung-Hoon Park Kyung-Hoon is a South Korean football manager and former defender for POSCO Atoms, currently managing Jeju United FC. He played for the POSCO Atoms throughout his entire career.He was awarded the Most Valuable Player of K-League in 1988... |
30 October | 13th |
League standing
|rowspan=2|K-League Championship 2009 andAFC Champions League group stage
|rowspan=4|K-League Championship 2009 and
the winner of Playoffs among four
qualifies to
AFC Champions League group stage
|rowspan=1|AFC Champions League group stage1
1: Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours...
qualified for the group stage of the 2010 AFC Champions League as 2009 Korean FA Cup winners.
Positions by matchday
Results
Regular season
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Dong-Gook Lee Dong-Gook Lee Dong-Gook is a South Korean football striker, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League.-Early career:Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers, where due to his outstanding performance in his first season, he managed to make his debut for the South Korean national team making... |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
21 | 28 |
| 2 |  Dejan DamjanovićDejan Damjanovic Dejan Damjanović is an international Montenegrin football forward, who plays for FC Seoul in the South Korean K-League.- Early life :Damjanović was born in the town of Mostar, SFR Yugoslavia on 27 July 1981.... |
FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
14 | 23 |
| 3 | Adriano Chuva Adriano Chuva Adriano Neves Pereira , commonly known as Adriano Chuva, is a Brazilian football player currently playing as a striker for South Korean club Pohang Steelers. A tall, pacy striker, he is known for his tactical awareness, speed, dribbling and accurate shooting.Chuva is best described as being a... |
Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
13 | 25 |
| Kim Young-Hoo Kim Young-Hoo Kim Young-Hoo is a South Korean football player who plays as a striker for South Korean K-League side Gangwon FC.Kim began his career at Korea National League side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. He won the National League top scorer the his first season... |
Gangwon FC Gangwon FC Gangwon FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gangwon Province of South Korea, Gangwon FC joined the K-League as its 15th club for the 2009 season.- Foundation :... |
27 | ||
| 5 | Yoo Byung-Soo Yoo Byung-Soo Yoo Byung-Soo is a South Korean football Striker. He is known as "Ronaldo of Wolmido", because of his spinless free-kick that resembles that of Cristiano Ronaldo's.... |
Incheon United | 12 | 26 |
| Kim Dong-Chan |
Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
27 | ||
| 7 | Ko Chang-Hyun |
Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
10 | 19 |
| 8 | Choi Tae-Uk Choi Tae-Uk Choi Tae-Uk is a South Korean football player who plays for FC Seoul. He made his debut in the 2000 K-league season.-Career:Choi is a natural winger well known for his great speed... |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
9 | 26 |
| Choi Sung-Kuk |
Gwangju Sangmu | 26 | ||
| Índio Antônio Rogério Silva Oliveira Antônio Rogério Silva Oliveira, known as Índio is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chunnam Dragons on loan from Esporte Clube Vitória.-Club career:*2000 Uniclinic AC*2001 Guarany de Sobral*2002 Ferroviário AC... |
Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
27 | ||
| Kim Myung-Joong |
Gwangju Sangmu / Pohang Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
27 | ||
| 12 |  Mauricio MolinaMauricio Molina Mauricio Alejandro Molina Uribe, nicknamed Mao is a Colombian football midfielder, who currently plays for FC Seoul in the K-League.-Career:... |
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
8 | 12 |
| Denilson |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
23 | ||
| Park Sung-Ho Park Sung-Ho Park Sung-Ho is a South Korean football forward, who currently plays for Daejeon Citizen. His previous clubs were Anyang LG Cheetahs, FC Seoul, Busan I'Park and Vegalta Sendai.... |
Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
25 | ||
| Luiz Luiz Henrique da Silva Alves Luiz Henrique da Silva Alves or simply Luiz Henrique , is a Brazilian striker. He plays for São Caetano... |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
28 | ||
| 16 | Jung Sung-Hun |
Busan I'Park | 7 | 12 |
 Stevica RistićStevica Ristic Stevica Ristić is a Macedonian football striker of Serbian origin, who plays for South Korean outfit Suwon Samsung Bluewings and the Macedonia national football team. He took Macedonian citizenship to be eligible for the national team.-Football career:... |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
19 | ||
| Yoo Chang-Hyun |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
19 | ||
| Kim Shin-Wook |
Ulsan Hyundai | 23 | ||
| Edu |
Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
23 | ||
| Almir Almir Lopes de Luna Almir Lopes de Luna or simply Almir , is a Brazilian striker.- Club career :* 1999 Botafogo FC* 2001-2005 Botafogo FR* 2005-2007 Ponte Preta* 2007 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i* 2008 Atlético Mineiro... |
Ulsan Hyundai | 26 | ||
| Yoon Jun-Ha Yoon Jun-Ha Yoon Jun-Ha is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Gangwon FC.March 8, 2009, He scored debut goal and the final goal in the 1-0 against Jeju United. This goal is the first goal of club, too... |
Gangwon FC Gangwon FC Gangwon FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gangwon Province of South Korea, Gangwon FC joined the K-League as its 15th club for the 2009 season.- Foundation :... |
28 | ||
| 23 | Jung Jo-Gook Jung Jo-Gook Jung Jo-Gook is a South Korean footballer currently playing for the French club AS Nancy on loan from AJ Auxerre. He married Sung-Eun, South Korean actress... |
FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
6 | 20 |
| Brasília Cristiano Pereira de Souza Cristiano Pereira de Souza, also known as Brasília is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Brazilian Série B side Boa Esporte Clube... |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
20 | ||
| Lee Yong-Rae |
Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
26 | ||
| Cho Dong-Keon |
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
27 | ||
| 27 | 8 players | 5 | – | |
| 35 | 20 players | 4 | – | |
| 55 | 20 players | 3 | – | |
| 75 | 32 players | 2 | – | |
| 107 | 70 players | 1 | – | |
| own goals | 6 | – | ||
Championship
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eninho Eninho Enio Oliveira Junior shortly Eninho is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for South Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K-League.- Club career :*1999-2000 Mogi Mirim... |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
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| Mauricio Molina Mauricio Molina Mauricio Alejandro Molina Uribe, nicknamed Mao is a Colombian football midfielder, who currently plays for FC Seoul in the K-League.-Career:... |
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
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| 3 | Jung Jo-Gook Jung Jo-Gook Jung Jo-Gook is a South Korean footballer currently playing for the French club AS Nancy on loan from AJ Auxerre. He married Sung-Eun, South Korean actress... |
FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
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| Lee Dong-Gook Lee Dong-Gook Lee Dong-Gook is a South Korean football striker, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League.-Early career:Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers, where due to his outstanding performance in his first season, he managed to make his debut for the South Korean national team making... |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
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| Lee Gyu-Ro Lee Gyu-Ro Lee Kyu-Ro is a South Korean football player who currently plays for FC Seoul.-International career:On 9 January 2010, Lee made his first international cap for at the friendly match against .-Club:Chunnam Dragons... |
Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
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| Dženan Radončić Dženan Radoncic Dženan Radončić is a Montenegrin football player playing for K-League side Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in South Korea.... |
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
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| Kim Jin-Yong Kim Jin-Yong Kim Jin-Ryong is a South Korean football player, who plays for Gangwon FC.- Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i:He started his professional career in Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i in 2005. In the Hauzen Cup, which was held that season, he showed surprising plays and made a sensation. At that time, he was regarded as... |
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
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Stadia
| Team | Stadium | Match played | Highest | Lowest | Average |
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| Busan I'Park | Asiad Main Stadium | 14 | 17,577 | 3,998 | 7,221 |
| Chunnam Dragons | Gwang-Yang Stadium Gwang-Yang Stadium Gwangyang Football Stadium, nicknamed "Dragon Dungeon", is a football-specific stadium in Gwangyang, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Chunnam Dragons. The stadium holds 14,284 people and was built in 1992.-References:* - Dream stadium of... Suncheon Stadium |
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19,800 | 10,420 | 13,263 |
| Daegu FC | Daegu Stadium Daegu Civil Stadium Daegu Civil Stadium Daegu Civic Stadium is a sports complex in Daegu, South Korea. Its main stadium is currently used mostly for football matches, but it is occasionally used to host large-scale karaoke events. During the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Summer Olympics, it hosted some football matches. The stadium has a... |
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32,250 | 3,201 | 8,541 |
| Daejeon Citizen | Daejeon World Cup Stadium Daejeon World Cup Stadium Daejeon World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Purple Arena", is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Daejeon. It was used to host some matches of the 2002 World Cup .... |
14 | 16,561 | 3,535 | 8,596 |
| FC Seoul | Seoul World Cup Stadium Seoul World Cup Stadium The Seoul World Cup Stadium, also known as Sangam Stadium, is located in Seongsan, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was built for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and opened in 2001. It was designed to represent the image of a traditional Korean kite... |
14 | 36,764 | 7,685 | 16,779 |
| Gangwon FC | Gangneung Stadium Gangneung Stadium Gangneung Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gangneung, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 people and was opened in 1980. It is home ground of Gangneung City FC and Gangwon FC from 2009.... Chuncheon Stadium Chuncheon Stadium Chuncheon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Chuncheon, South Korea. Former Stadium was built in 1980 as Chuncheon Civic Stadium.Newly established stadium will be open in June 2009. It will be using mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people. It is home ground of... |
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21,316 | 5,129 | 14,787 |
| Gwangju Sangmu | Gwangju World Cup Stadium Guus Hiddink Stadium Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Gwangju. It is managed by the Sports Support Division of the Culture & Sports Policy Office of the Gwangju Metropolitan city. Initially the stadium was named Gwangju World Cup Stadium to host some matches of the 2002 FIFA... Yeonggwang Sportium |
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25,762 | 2,873 | 7,719 |
| Gyeongnam FC | Changwon Civil Stadium Changwon Civil Stadium Changwon Civic Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Changwon, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people... Masan Stadium Masan Stadium Masan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Changwon, South Korea. The stadium has a capacity of 35,000 people. The stadium has gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, and tennis courts. It is currently used mostly for football matches.-External links:* * *... Miryang Stadium Geochang Stadium Yangsan Stadium Yangsan Stadium Yangsan Stadium is a stadium in Yangsan, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 spectators and opened in 2002.... |
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21,947 | 5,764 | 12,269 |
| Incheon United | Incheon World Cup Stadium Incheon Munhak Stadium Incheon Munhak Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Incheon. The stadium's capacity is 50,256. It is the home stadium of the football club Incheon United F.C..Incheon Munhak Stadium, initially named Incheon World Cup Stadium, hosted some matches in the 2002 World Cup... |
14 | 34,275 | 2,315 | 10,499 |
| Jeju United FC | Jeju World Cup Stadium Jeju World Cup Stadium Jeju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium with a 42,256-person capacity that is located in the city of Seogwipo on the small South Korean island province of Jeju-do... |
14 | 32,765 | 1,753 | 7,757 |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Jeonju World Cup Stadium Jeonju World Cup Stadium Jeonju World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Fort Jeonju", is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 43,348. The final of 2011 AFC Champions League was held at this stadium.... |
14 | 21,516 | 10,756 | 14,227 |
| Pohang Steelers | Pohang Steelyard Steelyard Stadium Pohang Steel Yard is a football stadium in Pohang, South Korea. It is the home stadium of Pohang Steelers. The stadium holds 25,000 people and was built in 1990... |
14 | 16,382 | 7,348 | 11,041 |
| Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | Seongnam Sports Complex Seongnam 1 Stadium Seongnam Sports Complex is a multi-purpose stadium in Seongnam, South Korea. It was built in December 1984 and used for 1988 Summer Olympics Seoul field hockey matches, but it is currently used mostly for football matches. It was the main stadium of Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma by 2004 - now Seongnam... |
14 | 17,049 | 1,367 | 7,917 |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Big Bird Stadium Suwon World Cup Stadium The Suwon World Cup Stadium, which seats 43,288, in the Korean city of Suwon, has been home to K-League football side Suwon Samsung Bluewings since 2001.- International Matches :The stadium is famous for hosting several international matches... |
14 | 35,058 | 10,206 | 18,583 |
| Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan Munsu Stadium Munsu Cup Stadium Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, nicknamed Big Crown Stadium, is a stadium in Ulsan in South Korea. It is home to the Ulsan Hyundai FC.The stadium was built from 18 December 1998 to 28 April 2001 and its total cost was 151.4 billion won .Located in a major industrial city, the Ulsan Munsu football... |
14 | 13,761 | 3,864 | 9,188 |
| Total | 210 | 36,764 | 1,367 | 11,226 | |
Source: K-League
Championship playoffs
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| 2009 K-League Winners |
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| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... First Title |
K-League Most Valuable Player
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award was won by Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook is a South Korean football striker, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League.-Early career:Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers, where due to his outstanding performance in his first season, he managed to make his debut for the South Korean national team making...
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
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K-League Rookie of the Year
The K-League Rookie of the Year award was won by Kim Young-HooKim Young-Hoo
Kim Young-Hoo is a South Korean football player who plays as a striker for South Korean K-League side Gangwon FC.Kim began his career at Korea National League side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. He won the National League top scorer the his first season...
(Gangwon FC
Gangwon FC
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K-League Top Scorer
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award was won by Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook is a South Korean football striker, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League.-Early career:Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers, where due to his outstanding performance in his first season, he managed to make his debut for the South Korean national team making...
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
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K-League Top Assistor
The K-League Top Assistor award was won by LuizLuiz Henrique da Silva Alves
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(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
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K-League Best Eleven
Goalkeeper: Shin Hwa-Yong
Shin Hwa-Yong
Shin Hwa-Yong is a South Korea football player who since 2004 has played for Pohang Steelers in K-League.-Club:Pohang Steelers*K-League**Winner : 2007**Runner-up : 2004*KFA Cup**Winner : 2008**Runner-up : 2007*K-League Cup Winner : 2009...
(Pohang Steelers
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Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
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Defence: Kim Sang-Sik
Kim Sang-Sik
Kim Sang-Sik is a South Korean football player, who currently plays for the K-League side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.he played for the South Korea national team as a centre back.- Club career statistics :...
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
), Hwang Jae-Won, Kim Hyung-Il
Kim Hyung-Il
Kim Hyung-Il is a South Korean footballer who currently plays as defender for Pohang Steelers in the K-League. His previous club is Daejeon Citizen.In March 2009, he was selected for the South Korea national football team...
, Choi Hyo-Jin (all Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
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Midfield: Ki Sung-Yong
Ki Sung-Yong
Ki Sung-Yeung , also known as Ki Sung-Yong, is a South Korean professional footballer who currently plays as a central midfielder for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the South Korea national team....
(FC Seoul
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
), Kim Jung-Woo
Kim Jung-Woo
Kim Jung-Woo , from Korea University, is a South Korean football player who as of 2011 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma.-Career:He started off his career playing for Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, and then had a spell playing with at Nagoya Grampus Eight of the Japanese J-League.Kim joined Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma of...
(Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League...
), Eninho
Eninho
Enio Oliveira Junior shortly Eninho is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for South Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K-League.- Club career :*1999-2000 Mogi Mirim...
, Choi Tae-Uk
Choi Tae-Uk
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(both Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
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Attack: Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook is a South Korean football striker, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League.-Early career:Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers, where due to his outstanding performance in his first season, he managed to make his debut for the South Korean national team making...
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
), Denilson (Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
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K-League Manager of the Year
The K-League Manager of the Year award was won by Choi Kang-HeeChoi Kang-Hee (footballer)
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(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
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K-League Team of the Year
The K-League Team of the Year award was won by Jeonbuk Hyundai MotorsJeonbuk Hyundai Motors
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K-League Youth Team of the Year
The K-League Team of the Year award was won by Gwangyang Jecheol High School (Chunnam Dragons Youth)Chunnam Dragons
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K-League Special Award
Ulsan Hyundai goalkeeper Kim Young-KwangKim Young-Kwang
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and Gyeongnam
Gyeongnam FC
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goalkeeper Kim Byung-Ji
Kim Byung-Ji
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won the Special Award
K-League Best Referee Award
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GyeongnamGyeongnam FC
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striker Kim Dong-Chan won the K-League Goal of the Year award
'FAN'tastic Player
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was won by Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook
Lee Dong-Gook is a South Korean football striker, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League.-Early career:Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers, where due to his outstanding performance in his first season, he managed to make his debut for the South Korean national team making...
(Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
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