Hwang In-beom


Hwang In-beom is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the South Korea national team.

Career

Club

Hwang signed with Daejeon Citizen in 2015. He scored his first goal in a league match against Pohang Steelers on 30 May and became the youngest scorer in Daejeon Citizen history.
On 30 January 2019, Hwang joined Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC as a Young Designated Player on a two-year contract, with club options for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. He made his debut for the Whitecaps against Minnesota United on 2 March, and scored his first goal for the side in a 1–0 win over Los Angeles FC on 17 April.

International

At the 2018 Asian Games, Hwang played a vital role in South Korea winning the Gold Medal. As a reward, he was discharged from Asan Mugunghwa less than halfway through his military service and returned to Daejeon Citizen. He made his senior international debut in September 2018, and later that year, he scored his first senior international goal in a 2–2 friendly home draw against Panama on 16 October.

Style of play

J.J. Adams of The National Post noted that Hwang "can play centrally or on the wing, but thrives as an attacking mid — a box-to-box No. 8. He’s known for precision passing, aggressive tackling, possession composure and a willingness to take on defenders with the ball at his feet".

Career statistics

Club

As of 8 March 2020

International

International statistics

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
116 October 2018Cheonan Stadium, Cheonan, South Korea2–02–2Friendly
211 December 2019Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, South Korea1–02–02019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship
318 December 2019Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, South Korea1–01–02019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Honours

International

South Korea U23
South Korea