What is K-league K-league is the oldest league in Asia, dating back to 1983. It is still a young league compared to other parts in the world but the K-League are also the most successful league in terms of continental titles as well. The K-league is a 15-teamed league and have yet to have the pro/relegation system in place, but hopes to do this within 2 years. Currently each K-League team is allowed to possess 3 foreign players. Who is Seongnam Seongnam is the most successful team in the K-League with 7 titles to their name. No other team in the league has this tremendous record. They have recently been crowned champions in '06, but last year even though they finished first in the league, they lost to Pohang in the play offs thus nulling their effort. This year they sit 3 points behind leaders suwon, but as like last year they gotta do well in the playoffs to gain the title. They also have 1 title in the continental stage back in 1996 and have been runners up twice on 1997 and 2004. Arce needs to compete with the best players in the league, Dudu who is a striker is currently the top scorer (Scoring 1 goal per game), yes he really is. The Brazilian is the biggest competitor to him along with newly acquired Lee Dong-gook who came back from Middlesbrough recently. Lee Dong-gook is arguably the best Korean striker but at the moment his lengthly absence from the game will serve Arce well. Another foreigner is Mota, well well, where do I start? He's my favorite player on the team, he's just so dangerous nobody can contain this guy. He can play attacking midfielder, and sometimes on the flanks and also just behind the striker. http://www.esifc.com (Seongnam's Official website) http://www.kleaguei.com (K-League Official website)
Oh and yeah, Seongnam's owners organize the bi-annual "peace cup" tournament, and next year it will be held in Spain with giants such as Real Madrid, Sevilla, Lyon etc are invited to participate. So there's plenty of opportunities for Arce to get some exposure to Europe as well.
This so wierd, I use to live in seognam, i lived by kyung won college i use go to samasung plaza near the seognam staduim. samsung plaza use to be a big foreign party place. now arce lives there, its a small world, I hope the korean crude doesn't affect him much, when i first got there i coudn't breath right for a couple of days because of the pollution comming from the chinese deserts that is west of the korean peninsula. other then that arce will be fine there is a big community of peruvians the live in seoul by iteawon (sp) i hope they go to support him. I know he will love the food its very good and spicy. i wish him luck.
Arce will wear the #8. This number has previously been worn by my favorite Korean NT player named Kim Du-hyeon. He now left to WBA in the premiership. It's a good number.
Niiiiice thread! Please keep this updated with anything you got on him! Translated articles on the team, news on how they are doing, links to SOPCASTs, any press about Arce(Good/bad), anything! LOL O yea, do you know any US distributors where to get a jersey with his name on it? Authentic one? ALso i am surprised to see you guys dont have a bigger Jersey Sponsor like Adidas, Nike, Puma, etc.! Is that a korean sports brand?
Yeah, the purpose of this thread is to keep you guys posted on his endeavor in Seongnam. I will try to post any links to matches and as much news as possible translated for you guys. No, I don't know any US Disti that sells Seongnam jersies, the only way I know is thru the official website. Yes, that is a Korean sports brand.
Guys today the 2nd half of K-League kicks off, I'll keep you posted later. https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=749416