11 Hwang Hee-chan
Midfielder Korea Republic Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hwang Hee-chan, 1996-01-26, Midfielder for Korea Republic, plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers. 77 international caps, 16 goals. Part of Korea Republic's 2026 World Cup Group A squad.
Age
30 yrs
Height
177 cm
Weight
66 kg
Caps
77
Goals
16
Position
Midfielder
Number
#11
Biography
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward nicknamed 'Hwangso' (Bull), known for blistering pace and relentless work rate. Rose through Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig before signing permanently with Wolves. Scored the iconic stoppage-time winner against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup that sent South Korea to the round of 16. 77 caps, 16 goals.
Career Timeline
2014
Signed with Red Bull Salzburg from South Korea's youth system
2017
Named Asia's Youth Player of the Year
2020
Transferred to RB Leipzig
2022
Signed permanently with Wolves and scored the stoppage-time winner against Portugal at the World Cup