Jeonbuk Hyundai Park Ji-soo Signing 2026: Champions Overhaul Defense
2025 K League 1 champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have acquired defender Park Ji-soo as part of a major squad overhaul for the 2026 season.
The K League's toughest wall just got an upgrade. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, the reigning 2025 K League 1 champions, announced the signing of former national team defender Park Ji-soo on Thursday. It's a clear signal that the champions won't be resting on their laurels in 2026.
Why the Jeonbuk Hyundai Park Ji-soo Signing Matters for 2026
According to Yonhap, the 31-year-old center back joins Jeonbuk after a three-year stint in Portugal and China. Park, who has earned 16 international caps, is expected to fill the void left by departing veterans. Jeonbuk praised his man-to-man marking and his ability to initiate plays from the back line, which fits the "philosophy of winning" the club maintains.
I will dedicate myself to playing tough defense every match so that I can make our fans feel proud.
A New Era Under Coach Chung Jung-yong
The arrival of Park is part of a massive winter shakeup. Following their K League 1 and Korea Cup double in 2025, Jeonbuk replaced head coach Gus Poyet with Chung Jung-yong. The squad overhaul has been aggressive, with veteran defenders Park Jin-seob and Hong Jeong-ho leaving the club alongside star midfielders Song Min-kyu and Kwon Chang-hoon.
| Season | Goals Conceded | Matches | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Jeonbuk) | 32 | 38 | League Best |
| League Avg | 45+ | 38 | Estimated |
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