Who is Hwang Hee-chan, who sent South Korea to the last 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, know his career stats, age, bio, girlfriend, salary and net worth
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been filled with excitement and, subsequently, late drama. South Korea defeated Portugal 2-1 in Group H on Thursday to qualify for the final 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Portugal dominated from the start, taking the lead in the fifth minute thanks to Horta.
South Korea Footballer Hwang Hee-Chan Age, Height, Girlfriend, Stats, Salary, Net Worth, Instagram
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However, Korea’s goal was evident as they fought back as Y. Kim equalised in the 27th minute. South Korea just needed one goal to move to the knockout round, and Hwang scored the game-winning goal in injury time to send South Korea to the last 16. Tens of thousands of South Korean fans erupted in screaming and applauding madness at the stadium when Hwang performed the iconic muscle-man posture after scoring. With that stated, let’s know more about Hwang Hee-chan.ย
Who is Hwang Hee-chan?
Full Name: Hwang Hee-chan (The Bull)
Born: 26 January 1996 (age 26 years)
Birthplace: Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea
Height: 1.77m
Position: Forward
Professional footballer Hwang Hee-chan represents South Korea at the international level and plays forward for Wolverhampton in the Premier League. He led all scorers in the 2008 Hwarangdaegi Tournament and Dongwon Youth Cup, two national youth events in South Korea. In the South Korean national under-12 team, his impressive performance persisted.
Hwang broke the Kanga Cup scoring record with 22 goals, breaking the previous mark of 20. Following his graduation from Singok Elementary School, he enrolled in Pohang Jecheol Middle School and began participating in the school’s under-15 football squad, the Pohang Steelers. His team won the Korean National School League’s middle school division in 2011.
Hwang is currently single.
Club Career/Stats
RB Salzburg – 2015-20 – 86 apps, 28 goals
FC Liefering – 2015-16 (Loan) – 31 apps, 13 goals
Hamburger SV – 2018-19 (Loan) – 20 apps, 2 goals
RB Leipzig – 2020-22 – 20 apps, 0 goals
Wolverhampton Wanderers – 2021-22 (Loan) – 30 apps, 5 goals
International Career
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Hwang Hee-chan was a member of the South Korean team for all three of its group games. Hwang scored the crucial second goal against Portugal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup to help his team advance to the round of 16.
Salary/Net Worth
In August 2021, Hwang signed a contract with Wolverhampton that would pay him a staggering 3 million Euros annually. His estimated net worth in 2022 is $1.5 million.