Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
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The Ulsan Hyundai Football Club is a South Korean professional football club, owned by Korean corporation Hyundai
, that entered the K-League
in 1984 as Hyundai Horangi.
, Gyeonggi as its franchise and Horangi (Horangi means tiger) as its mascot. They entered the league in 1984, finishing the season 3rd. In 1986, Club extended their franchise to Incheon
, Gyeonggi, Gangwon
. But In 1987, Club was chose to their franchise only Gangwon
. In the early 1990s, the club moved to Ulsan
, becoming Ulsan Hyundai.
They became the league champion in 1996, but from then, the club entered a long dry-spell. They finished runners-up in 2002 and 2003, and started to emerge as a strong force. In 2005, they qualified for the Championship Playoff. In the playoff semi-final, they beat Seongnam Ilhwa 2-1, and in the final, they beat Incheon United
6-3 agg, with a hat-trick from Lee Chun-Soo
in the first leg.
The club also won A3 Champions Cup
in 2006.
Korean football legend Cha Bum-keun
managed the club from 1991 to 1994.
(2008) Dodô
(2003–04) Leandrão (2006) Leandro Machado
(2005–07) Zé Carlos
(2005–07) Carmelo Valencia
(2010) Juan Estiven Vélez
(2010–) José Luis Villanueva
(2007)
Frank Lieberam
(1992) Mohamed Azima
(1996) Slavčo Georgievski
(2009) Victor Shaka
(1999–00) José Ortigoza
(2010) Byun Byung-Joo
(1990–91) Choi In-Young
(1984–96) Choi Kang-Hee
(1984–92)
Choi Sung-Yong
(2007) Choi Young-Il (1989–96) Huh Jung-Moo
(1984–86) Kim Byung-Ji
(1992–00) Kim Dong-Jin
(2010) Kim Hyun-Seok (1990–99), (2001–03) Kim Young-Kwang
(2007–) Lee Chun-Soo
(2002–03), (2005–07) Oh Bum-Seok (2009–10) Oh Jang-Eun
(2007–10) Seol Ki-Hyeon
(2011–) Song Chong-Gug
(2011) Yeom Ki-Hun
(2007–09) Yoo Kyoung-Youl
(2003–10) Yoo Sang-Chul
(1994–98), (2002–03), (2005–06) Woo Sung-Yong (2007–08)
Hyundai
Hyundai ) is a global conglomerate company, part of the Korean chaebol, that was founded in South Korea by one of the most famous businessmen in Korean history: Chung Ju-yung...
, that entered the K-League
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...
in 1984 as Hyundai Horangi.
History
Ulsan Hyundai FC was established on 6 December 1983, as Hyundai Football Club, with IncheonIncheon
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...
, Gyeonggi as its franchise and Horangi (Horangi means tiger) as its mascot. They entered the league in 1984, finishing the season 3rd. In 1986, Club extended their franchise to 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...
, Gyeonggi, Gangwon
Gangwon-do (South Korea)
Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Gangwon and its North Korean neighbour Kangwŏn formed a single province.-History:...
. But In 1987, Club was chose to their franchise only Gangwon
Gangwon-do (South Korea)
Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Gangwon and its North Korean neighbour Kangwŏn formed a single province.-History:...
. In the early 1990s, the club moved to 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...
, becoming Ulsan Hyundai.
They became the league champion in 1996, but from then, the club entered a long dry-spell. They finished runners-up in 2002 and 2003, and started to emerge as a strong force. In 2005, they qualified for the Championship Playoff. In the playoff semi-final, they beat Seongnam Ilhwa 2-1, and in the final, they beat Incheon United
Incheon United
Incheon United is a professional Korean football team currently playing in the K-League. The team's home town is Incheon, the third biggest city in the country, and the team's home stadium is the Incheon Munhak Stadium, one of the ten venues built in Korea for the 2002 FIFA World...
6-3 agg, with a hat-trick from Lee Chun-Soo
Lee Chun-Soo
Lee Chun-Soo is a football player from South Korea, who currently plays for Omiya Ardija. He was a key member of his national team during the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics...
in the first leg.
The club also won A3 Champions Cup
A3 Champions Cup
A3 Champions Cup was an annual football tournament sanctioned by the East Asian Football Federation. It began in 2003, involving the league champions of China, Japan and South Korea. The host nation also invited an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea was the most...
in 2006.
Korean football legend Cha Bum-keun
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...
managed the club from 1991 to 1994.
Professional
- K-LeagueK-LeagueThe 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...
Champions: 2
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- 1996K-League 1996- First Stage Final Table:- Second Stage Final Table:-Championship playoffs:First Leg----Second LegUlsan Hyundai Horangiwin 3-2 on aggregate...
, 2005K-League 2005The 2005 season of the K-League kicked off on May 15. The season and playoff format will be the same as the one used in the 2004 season. The playoff fixtures are set to take place in late November and early December....
- K-LeagueK-LeagueThe 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...
Runners-up: 5
- K-League
- 1986K-League 1986The Korea Professional Football League 1986 was fourth season of top football league in South Korea. The Korea Professional Football League was introduced for this season, having been previously known as the Korean Super League....
, 1991K-League 1991-League table:...
, 1998K-League 1998-League table:Point system : W - 3 points, WG - 2 points, WP - 1 pointSuwon Samsung Bluewings won the 1998 K-League Championship.-See also:* 1998 K-League Cup* 1998 K-League Cup...
, 2002K-League 2002-League table:-Top scorers:...
, 2003K-League 2003The 2003 season of the K-League kicked off on March 23.-League table:-Top scorers:...
- FA CupKorean FA CupThe Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, National League, and various amateur and university-level clubs which is held by KFA....
Runners-up: 1
- FA Cup
- 1998Korean FA Cup 1998-First round:---------------------Round of 16:-------------------------------------Quarter-finals:---------------------Semi-finals:-------------Final:---------Awards:* MVP : Kang Jun-Ho...
- Super CupKorean Super CupThe Super Cup was a traditional curtain-raiser to the Korean football season since its inception in 1999. Played between the K-League champions and Korean FA Cup holders, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are the only non-champions to have lifted the Super Cup trophy....
Champions: 1
- Super Cup
- 2006
- K-League CupK-League CupThe K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition....
Champions: 4
- K-League Cup
- 1995Adidas Cup 1995-Final table:-Matches:Round 1----------------Round 2----------------Round 3----------------Round 4----------------Round 5----------------Round 6----------------...
, 1998Adidas Cup 1998In 1998 season, There were two K-League Cup competitions. One is Adidas Korea Cup 1998 and the other is Philip Morris Korea Cup 1998 This article is regarding Adidas Cup 1998.-Final standings:...
, 2007, 20112011 K-League CupThe 2011 K-League Cup is South Korea's league cup competition for K-League's 16 football clubs. The competition will begin on 16 March 2011, and end with the one-legged final on 13 July 2011.-Format:Group stage...
- K-League CupK-League CupThe K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition....
Runners-up: 3
- K-League Cup
- 1993Adidas Cup 1993-Final table:Point System : any Win gets 2 points. No draw game.-Matches:Round 1------------Round 2------------Round 3------------Round 4------------...
, 2002Adidas Cup 2002K-League Cup 2002, known as Adidas Cup 2002 due to the competition's sponsorship.Tournament played before the regular K-League season, March to May...
, 2005Hauzen Cup 2005K-League Cup 2005, known as Samsung Hauzen Cup 2005 due to the competition's sponsorship.This competition is a filler competition created to allow domestic football during times of increased national team activity. In the 2006 edition, hot issue is appearance of 'big rookie' Park Chu-Young that...
- Korea Professional ChampionshipKorea Professional Championship 1986The Professional Football Championship tournament played in 1986 for five clubs. This tournamne was the origin of K-League Cup. This tournament held only in 1986....
Champions: 1
- Korea Professional Championship
- 1986Korea Professional Championship 1986The Professional Football Championship tournament played in 1986 for five clubs. This tournamne was the origin of K-League Cup. This tournament held only in 1986....
- 1996
- Korean National Football Championship Runners-up: 1
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- 1999
Current squad
Out on loan
Notable players
BrasíliaCristiano 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...
(2008) Dodô
Dodô
Ricardo Lucas, known as Dodô , is a Brazilian footballer who played striker.-Career:Dodô has played for several clubs in Brazil, including São Paulo, Santos, Botafogo and Fluminense...
(2003–04) Leandrão (2006) Leandro Machado
Leandro Machado
For the Brazilian water polo player with the same name see Leandro Ruiz MachadoLeandro Machado , is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a striker....
(2005–07) Zé Carlos
José Carlos Ferreira Filho
Zé Carlos full name José Carlos Ferreira Filho is a Brazilian football striker. He currently plays for Criciúma Esporte Clube.-Career:...
(2005–07) Carmelo Valencia
Carmelo Valencia
Carmelo Valencia is a Colombian soccer player who currently plays for Ulsan Hyundai in the K-League...
(2010) Juan Estiven Vélez
Julián Estiven Vélez
Juan Estiven Vélez Upegui is a Colombian footballer who plays for Ulsan Hyundai in the K-League.He can play as a left back defender or defensive midfielder...
(2010–) José Luis Villanueva
José Luis Villanueva
José Luis Villanueva Ahumada is a Chilean football player. He is currently playing for Universidad Católica.- Second Division in Chile :...
(2007)
Frank LieberamFrank Lieberam
Frank Lieberam is a former footballer and manager. He started his senior playing career at DDR-Oberliga side 1. FC Magdeburg in 1982. In 1985 he left for BSG Stahl Riesa where he spent only one season, before moving on to SG Dynamo Dresden in 1986...
(1992) Mohamed Azima
Mohamed Azima
Mohamed Semida Abdel Azim, commonly known as Mohamed Azima, is a former Egypt international football midfielder who played for clubs in Egypt, Germany, Austria and South Korea.-Career:...
(1996) Slavčo Georgievski
Slavco Georgievski
Slavčo Georgievski is a footballer from Macedonia, currently playing for Neftchi Baku as a Midfielder. He also plays for the Macedonia national football team.- Career :...
(2009) Victor Shaka
Victor Shaka
Victor Shaakaa is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward. His previous club is include Trabzonspor, Happy Valley AA in Hong Kong, FC Seoul , Ulsan Hyundai Horangi and Busan I'Cons of the South Korean K-League- Club career :*1995-1997 Nigerdock*1997 Trabzonspor*1997-1999 Anyang LG...
(1999–00) José Ortigoza
José Ortigoza
José María Ortigoza Ortiz, is a Paraguayan football striker. He currently plays for Cruzeiro of Brazilian Série A, on loan from Sol de América.-Club:Ortigoza started his career with the Paraguayan club Sol de América...
(2010) 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:...
(1990–91) Choi In-Young
Choi In-Young
Choi In-Young is a former South Korean football player in goalkeeper role.He played mostly for Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i...
(1984–96) 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...
(1984–92)
Choi Sung-Yong
Choi Sung-Yong
Choi Sung-Yong is a South Korean former football wingback and midfielder.He played in all of South Korea’s matches at the 1998 World Cup and was also a member of the 2002 World Cup squad...
(2007) Choi Young-Il (1989–96) Huh Jung-Moo
Huh Jung-Moo
Huh Jung-Moo is a former Korean football player and currently manages Incheon United.-Football career:Huh played for PSV Eindhoven and Hyundai Horang-i as midfielder...
(1984–86) Kim Byung-Ji
Kim Byung-Ji
Kim Byung-Ji is a football goalkeeper for Gyeongnam FC in the K-League in South Korea. He is known for dyeing his hair in different colors. He is also renowned for his erratic play; once having manoeuvered the length of the field and successfully scoring a goal during a K-league match...
(1992–00) Kim Dong-Jin
Kim Dong-Jin
Kim Dong-Jin is a South Korean footballer who plays for FC Seoul as left back. He can also play as a centre back.-Club career:...
(2010) Kim Hyun-Seok (1990–99), (2001–03) Kim Young-Kwang
Kim Young-Kwang
Kim Young-Kwang is a South Korean football player, who is currently playing for Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i.-Career:In December 2006 he transferred to Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i in a deal reportedly worth around $2.2m-International career:...
(2007–) Lee Chun-Soo
Lee Chun-Soo
Lee Chun-Soo is a football player from South Korea, who currently plays for Omiya Ardija. He was a key member of his national team during the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics...
(2002–03), (2005–07) Oh Bum-Seok (2009–10) Oh Jang-Eun
Oh Jang-Eun
Oh Jang-Eun is a football player from South Korea, who plays for Suwon Bluewings. He was selected to play for Asian Cup 2007, replacing Kim Nam-Il after his injury.-Club career:...
(2007–10) Seol Ki-Hyeon
Seol Ki-Hyeon
Seol Ki-Hyeon or Seol Ki-Hyun |Gangwon]]) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays for Ulsan Hyundai as a winger or striker. He is also the first South Korean footballer to score in the history of the UEFA Champions League, during his time at RSC Anderlecht.-Early career:At the end of...
(2011–) Song Chong-Gug
Song Chong-Gug
Song Chong-Gug is a Korean football player who currently plays for Tianjin Teda F.C. in the Chinese Super League.- Career :...
(2011) Yeom Ki-Hun
Yeom Ki-Hun
Yeom Ki-Hun is a Korean football player who currently plays for K-League side Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Yeom is a talented player who has made his way onto the national team following his continental performances...
(2007–09) Yoo Kyoung-Youl
Yoo Kyoung-Youl
Yoo Kyoung-Youl is a South Korean footballer who plays for Daegu FC in the K-League.On 28 February 2011, Yoo signed a two years contract with Daegu FC.- Club career :*2001–2002 Sangmu - military service...
(2003–10) Yoo Sang-Chul
Yoo Sang-Chul
Yoo Sang-Chul is a South Korean football manager and former football player. He is currently the manager of K-League team Daejeon Citizen.- Profile :*Weight: 78 kg*First Int'l Cap: USA...
(1994–98), (2002–03), (2005–06) Woo Sung-Yong (2007–08)
Managers
| Name luisinho | Start2008 | End2009 |
|---|---|---|
 Moon Jung-Sik |
1984 | 1985 |
| Cho Jeung-Yeon |
1986 | 1987 |
| 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... |
1988 | 1990 |
| 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... |
1991 | 1994 |
| Ko Jae-Wook Ko Jae-Wook Ko Jae-Wook is a former Korean footballer and football manager.He was a member of Korean national football team for five years in the 1970s. He played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Australia, scoring the equalizing goal. A training injury to his knee ended his playing... |
1995 | 1999 |
| Kim Jung-Nam Kim Jung-Nam Kim Jung-Nam is a South Korean football manager and former football player. Kim competed for South Korea at the 1964 Summer Olympics.-Player:* 1962 : South Korea national football team U-20* 1962-1971 : South Korea national football team... |
2000 | 2008 |
| 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:* *... |
2009 | |
Club officials
- Head Coach : Kim Ho-GonKim Ho-GonKim 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:* *...
- Assistant Coach : Kim Hyun-Seok
- Coach : Kim Sang-Hoon, Park Choong-KyunPark Choong-KyunPark Choong-Kyun is a South Korea football player.His previous club is Suwon Samsung Bluewings, Sangmu, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and Daejeon Citizen. These clubs are located in South Korea....
- Goalkeeping Coach : Kim Sung-Soo
- U-18 Team Head Coach : Yeo Beom-Kyu
- U-15 Team Head Coach : Kim Do-KyunKim Do-KyunKim Do-Kyun is a South Korean former football player and coach. He played for Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and Chunnam Dragons in South Korea, and Kyoto Purple Sanga in Japan...
- Video Analyst : Kwon Jae-Won
Kit Supplier
- 2002-03: HummelHummel Internationalhummel International is a Denmark-based sportswear company. The firm was started in 1923 by the Messmer family in the town of Hamburg, Germany. It currently manufactures apparel for football, handball, basketball, rugby league, Australian football, shinty and volleyball...
- 2004-05: Kika
- 2006-09: AdidasAdidasAdidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
- 2010-11: Le Coq SportifLe Coq SportifLe Coq Sportif is a French company producing sports equipment such as shoes, shorts, and T-shirts. It was founded in 1882 by Émile Camuset, but the first clothing items branded with the rooster appeared in 1948...
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of football clubs in South Korea
- Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard FC