Daejeon’s Seo Jin-su Crowned Hana Bank K League 1 MVP for Round 38
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A dominant performance in the final game of the regular season has earned Daejeon Hana Citizen striker Seo Jin-su the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 38th round of the 2025 Hana Bank K League 1. The Professional Football League announced the awards on Thursday,recognizing not only individual brilliance but also team success as the regular season concluded.
Seo Jin-su’s Decisive Impact
The 25-year-old Seo Jin-su secured the MVP title with a stellar showing in Daejeon’s 3-0 victory over Gimcheon Sangmu on October 30th. he registered an impressive 3 attack points, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist to the decisive win. This performance underscored his importance to Daejeon’s attack and cemented his position as one of the league’s top players.
“Seo Jin-su’s performance was truly remarkable,” stated a senior league official. “His ability to both score and create opportunities for his teammates was the key to Daejeon’s success in this crucial match.”
Daejeon Secures Second Place and Round’s Best Team honors
Daejeon’s clean sheet victory propelled them to second place in the K League 1 standings. as an inevitable result of their consistent performance and strong finish, Daejeon was also named the Best Team of Round 38. their success is attributed to a combination of potent offensive firepower and a resilient defensive line.
Daegu and Anyang Deliver Thrilling Best Match
The match between Daegu FC and FC Anyang, held on October 30th at Daegu iM Bank PARK, was recognized as the Best Match of Round 38. The game ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw after a back-and-forth contest. Anyang initially took the led with early goals from Matheus and Lee Chang-yong in the 1st and 4th minutes, respectively. Though, Daegu fought back with a goal from Giovanni in the 53rd minute and a late equalizer from Sejingha in added time.
Rigorous Selection process for K League 1 Awards
The K-League Round Best 11 and MVP selections are determined through a comprehensive evaluation process. The Technical Research Group (TSG) under the Korea Professional Football League’s Technical Committee conducts both quantitative and qualitative assessments. TSG members analyze each game, selecting the Best 11 and Man of the Match (MOM). These selections are than refined through a committee meeting, incorporating player ratings and data from ‘BePro,’ the league’s official data partner. The Round MVP is chosen from the pool of MOM candidates, ensuring a thorough and objective selection process.
Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 38 Best 11
The full list of award recipients for Round 38 is as follows:
MVP: Seo Jin-su (Daejeon)
Best Team: Daejeon
Best Match: Daegu (2) vs (2) Anyang
Best 11
- FW: Sejingya (Daegu), Seo Jin-su (Daejeon), Giovanni (Daegu)
- MF: seung-Seop Kim (Jeju), Thomas (Anyang), bong-Soo Kim (Daejeon), Jae-Hyeon Mo (Gangwon)
- Defenders: Anton (Daejeon), Jin Si-woo (Gwangju), Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon)
- GK: Song bum-geun (Jeonbuk)
Seo Jin-su’s MVP award and Daejeon’s overall success mark a high point for the club as they prepare for the next stage of the 2025 season.
