Overwhelming height + tactical winger digestion... Park Jae-yong, 'Second Cho Kyu-sung', proves competitiveness in Jeonbuk again
Overwhelming height + tactical winger digestion... Park Jae-yong, 'Second Cho Kyu-sung', proves competitiveness in Jeonbuk again
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Park Jae-yong showed competitiveness and the outlook was bright under Gus Foyet.
Jeonbuk Hyundai defeated Port FC 1-0 in the second round of the AFC Champions League Two (ACLT) round of 16 match held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in the 2024-25 season. Jeonbuk, which won the first round 4-0, advanced to the quarterfinals by winning the match 5-0.
On the day, Foyet used both Thiago and Park Jae-yong as starters instead of Kompanyo. In the 4-3-3 formation, he placed Park on the left and Thiago at the center. Due to his characteristics, Park is not suitable as a winger. Instead of using him as a winger, he changed his position appropriately to assume the role of linking attacks.
If Kwon Chang-hoon on the right side is positioned wide and plays defense, Park Jae-yong enters the center, and left back Kim Tae-hyun advanced. Kang Sang-yoon and Kim Jin-kyu also moved up to the center. If Park keeps sending the pass to the center, Park Jae-yong won the ball through competition. When Park Jae-yong caught the ball, Kim Tae-hyun and others went up in an instant to create various attack routes.
It was a tactic that reflected Park's physical characteristics. While Port was lagging behind Jeonbuk players in physique, Park continued to attempt straight passes using his height to find a way out. In addition to scoring points, Park had an 83 percent pass success rate, three wins in competition for aerial balls (five attempts), and four wins in competition for ground balls (eight attempts).
It is positive that Park Jae-yong has displayed competitive edge along with his victory. Park left FC Anyang for Jeonbuk in 2023. He heralded his performance by earning the nickname of the "second Cho Kyu-sung," which was more regrettable than expected. Criticism has been mounting over his personal issues. Even after Thiago and Compagno came, Park did not get frustrated and prepared for the 2025 season by properly carrying out hellish winter training.
In an interview with Interfootball in Bangkok, Thailand, Park Jae-yong said, "I should have done better than expected. I felt a sense of responsibility and felt sorry for the fans. I am preparing with the mindset that I can rebound this year. I don't think I have properly helped my team for a year and a half, so I will definitely help it this year. I have been wary of doing something I haven't done properly due to fear of criticism since the pre-season, and thought a lot that I should not do it. I am trying to change my mindset. I think I need to change everything I do with my earnest vowels to change." 온라인바카라
He showed that he can be an offensive option through his performance in the port match. With Thiago very sluggish, Foye seems to be able to use Park Jae-yong as a striker option. Park Jae-yong certainly has strengths as Foye uses his height to carry out tactics. There are areas that need to be improved, such as first touch and pass timing. If he highlights his strengths rather than regrets, Park Jae-yong will win the hearts of Jeonbuk fans again.