The time of Bae Joon-ho (21, Stoke City) is coming.
Bae Jun-ho has been listed on the roster of the Korean national team, which will hold the second qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup in Asia, for two consecutive A matches in June. The Korean team will face Singapore on June 6 and China on June 11.
It is the first time that Bae Joon-ho has made his name on the A-match team. He has the opportunity to play in the A-match with top Korean players including Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton).
He has successfully advanced to Europe. With the attention of multiple European clubs, Bae Jun-ho was embraced by Stoke City, which was the most active player.
His choice was just right. In his first season as a transfer player, he played as Stoke City’s de facto ace. He played in a whopping 38 games and was named the “Player of the Year” by his fans.
Even in the second division, the championship is considered a competitive stage in Europe. As the league is located just below the Premier League, which is considered one of the best in the world, it is subject to scouting. Born in 2003, Bae Jun-ho is expected to join the Premier League soon as he was selected as the team’s best player.
For now, his dream of selecting a member of the national team has come true. In a recent interview with Sports Seoul, Bae said, “If you don’t have greed for the national team, it would be a lie. Since I started playing soccer, I have dreamed of joining the national team. I have played in the national team, but I have never played with support in front of a large audience. I want to feel this kind of enthusiasm when I join the national team,” but his wish has come true. Even at the age of 20, Bae has achieved both his dreams of advancing to Europe and becoming a national team player within a year. Considering that he was a K-League player just a year ago, he is a rapid development.
Bae Joon-ho, who plays in England, looked forward to meeting Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan. “I really want to meet them. I want to work out together. I also want to see Hee-chan hyung, and especially how Heung-min exercises. It will be amazing. I want to go and get closer and get some advice,” his wish came true in June. 메이저놀이터
With the current growth rate, Bae Joon-ho is expected to play a big role in the national team. It will be difficult to play as a main player right now, but it is highly valuable as a player with so many abilities. He has excellent basic skills and skills. He has good vision and pass ability. He is selfless enough to feel excessive, which deserves synergy with Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan and Lee Kang-in.
After advancing to Europe, his ability to participate in defense has improved, and his physical strength has been strengthened to the extent that he has increased his muscle mass by 4kg. Another advantage is that he can play in various positions such as the side and the second line. If you take time to adapt to the national team and get a chance, you are very likely to settle down as an indispensable player in Korea.