K-League 2 Busan I-Park has appointed a new captain to lead the team for the 2023 season.
The Busan club announced through a press release on the 7th that ‘Lee Han-do was appointed as the captain and Jeong Won-jin and Kwon Hyuk-kyu were appointed as vice-captains’. New captain Lee Han-do showed outstanding leadership on and off the pitch last season after joining Busan last summer. Based on his rich experience, he is expected to hold the center of Busan aiming for promotion to the K-League 1 this season.
Jeong Won-jin, who was appointed as vice-captain, joined Busan after the appointment of manager Park Jin-seop and energized the team with his performances like Altoran on the ground, and quickly melted into the squad with his unique adaptability. Another vice-captain, Kwon Hyeok-kyu, who was born in ‘Seonggol Youth’, showed good performances by consistently boarding the U-23 national team last year. 안전놀이터
Captain Lee Han-do expressed his determination, saying, “I feel new after being appointed as captain. I will be a player who is dedicated and sacrifices for the team, although it may be lacking, and I will do my best to promote K-League 1 this season.” Vice-captain Jeong Won-jin said, “I will do my best to fulfill my role as a senior and vice-captain so that the team can go to the desired goal by uniting the team centered on the coach and (Lee) Han Do-hyung.” Kwon Hyuk-gyu also left his impression, “I will try to help (Lee) Han Do-hyung and (Jung) Won-jin-hyung so that the team can come together well this year.
Meanwhile, the Busan club leaves for field training in Chiang Mai, Thailand on the 9th and begins quenching for promotion to K-League 1 in the 2023 season.