Defender Kim Moon-hwan has joined Daejeon Hana Citizen of the K League One and will be coached by Hwang Sun-hong.
The Daejeon club announced the signing of Kim on Tuesday. It is Daejeon’s first signing since Hwang took over as head coach earlier this month.
“Kim Moon-hwan, who can play both fullback and wingback with his excellent offensive and defensive abilities, is optimized for the team’s tactics of switching between three and four backs. He can be utilized in a variety of positions.”
Kim made his professional debut with Busan I-Park in 2017 and was named to the K League 2 Best 11 for two consecutive seasons in 2018 and 2019.
In January 2021, he left Busan for LAFC in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS), where he recorded one goal and one assist in 28 games before donning the Jeonbuk Hyundai jersey in March 2022.
Kim had a breakout year with Jeonbuk, earning a spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and in July of last year, he found a new home in Al Duhail, Qatar.
After his stint in the Middle East, Kim returned to the K League, this time in a Daejeon jersey.
Daejeon, which has reorganized under Hwang, has only won three games, drawn six and lost eight this season and has fallen to the bottom of the table.
Kim said, “The team is in a difficult situation, but I don’t think the current position is a good fit for Daejeon. We will adapt quickly, turn the tide with our teammates, and make a new leap forward to bring joy to our passionate fans.” 안전놀이터