Why Yoon Do-young chose Brighton, "systematic and clear goals."
Why Yoon Do-young chose Brighton, "systematic and clear goals."
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Yoon Do-young mentioned the background of choosing Brighton Albion.
Daejeon Hana Citizen drew 1-1 in the sixth round of Hana Bank K League 1 2025 against Gwangju FC at 4:30 p.m. on the 29th at Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
Daejeon did not win, but it continued its positive atmosphere while still maintaining the lead in K League 1.
Yoon is from Daejeon Youth. He was recognized for his potential early on and saw a glimpse of his opportunity when he signed a semi-professional contract.
Yoon Do-young made his professional debut against Ulsan HD, and set a record for the youngest participation in Daejeon at the age of 17 years, 6 months, and 27 days.
In particular, he scored his first professional goal in a match against Gwangju FC in September 2024. He was named the youngest scorer in Daejeon's history.
Yoon displayed his presence on the professional stage. Around the 19th of the 2024 season, he scored one goal and three assists, recognizing his potential.
Yoon also showed off his presence in national teams by age. He played as a mainstay at the 2023 U-17 Asian Cup and the 2023 U-17 World Cup.
In particular, he scored four goals at the U-17 Asian Cup, contributing to South Korea's runner-up finish.
Yoon Do-young's possibility was noted in the Premier League (EPL) and he recently confirmed his transfer to Brighton.
Yoon said, "It's an honor to join a big club. I'm both excited and worried."
"Brighton seemed to appreciate his creative passes, unpredictable dribbles and aggression. I also saw the facilities at the time of signing the contract, and I thought it was ridiculous. I wanted to join the team soon," he said, expressing his excitement.
At the same time, he said, "My goal was to advance to Europe. Even if I am not good enough, I thought I should advance as soon as possible to grow further," adding, "I am happy that I have achieved my dream."
Brighton reportedly observed Yoon Do-young consistently and carefully.
"When I first met him, I was so young that I didn't know he was a coach. I welcomed him. I watched several games and it was impressive," Yoon said, expressing his impression on Brighton coach Fabian Wheeler for the first time.
"It is a team that has a strong opinion on the growth of promising stocks. I felt that it was systematic through meetings before signing the contract. The goal was clear," he said, explaining why he chose Brighton.
Yoon Do-young is also expected to follow Yang Min-hyuk's case of leaving the Queens Park Rangers (QPR) loan immediately after transferring to Tottenham Hotspur. 스포츠토토
Regarding this, he said, "Brighton's Mitoma Kaoru has also grown through renting. I think it's one of the ways to upgrade to the next level."
Yoon will join Brighton after completing his schedule in Daejeon until June, and he said, "I will make sacrifices and commitments without regret for the rest of the year. I will do my best to pour everything out."