‘정승원 활약’ 독주하는 FC서울, 우승 기대감 솔솔…중위권 경쟁 치열

The current leader of K League 1, FC Seoul (16 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses with a 53-point tally), presents a team atmosphere that can be summarized as follows: Despite lacking a superstar like Shin-Lin Gar or Gyeong-Chung, every player gives their all, with midfielder Jung-Sung Yoon's tireless efforts standing out. Meanwhile, teams in the mid-table, ranging from second-placed Busan Hyundai (38 points) to 10th-placed Bucheon (30 points), experience fluctuating fortunes with each match.

As the season concludes with 13 games remaining, FC Seoul's steady progress is a cause for optimism. Coach Kim Gi-dong, in his third year, acknowledges the near-perfect team integration but does not shy away from his ambition to clinch the title. The core of FC Seoul's attack is midfielder Jung-Sung Yoon, affectionately dubbed "Summer Boy" for his aggressive and wide-ranging play.

The 7 goals and 4 assists in the season (11th in the league with 11 points) have earned him the title of the highest-scoring midfield in the league. His performance, which includes superior kicking and dribbling skills and a significant presence in crucial decisions, has been widely praised. The club's relations highlighted his determination to overcome the burden of expectations, stating that he is "fighting against the air conditioning rather than the heat" as he strives to overcome personal challenges.

FC Seoul's goalkeeper, Joo-Guk Jung, and the solid central defensive lineup of Kim Kyung, Yoon-Ahn, and others, have contributed to a record of only 19 points conceded, placing the team in the top spot for fewest goals against (47 goals overall). With an average attendance of 22,000 fans, FC Seoul greets the final stretch of the season with a forward momentum.

They face Guimy equivalent in late September (around 30th) against Ulsan HD (12 points) and Busan Hyundai (second in the league), where they will strive to maintain their leading position.