Hwang Hee-chan

South Korean football player, Wolverhampton

Hwang Hee-chan - South Korean football player, Wolverhampton
Born

January 26th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Korea

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A professional football player played as a forward. Began career with the South Korean club FC Seoul before moving to Europe. Played for Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, where contributed to winning multiple Austrian Bundesliga titles. Transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League in 2021. Represented South Korea in international competitions, including the AFC Asian Cup.

Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers

Contributed to multiple Austrian Bundesliga titles

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