The Seung-Soo park made an impression despite the defeat of Newcastle when the 18-year-old striker made his non-competitive debut for the club against an All-Star team from K League 1.
“He did some skill in the area for his first touches and I thought” my God “”, said Anthony Gordon, Anthony Gordon.
“He looked so clear. I haven’t really seen him training – we couldn’t train because of the trips, so I was excited to see him play, because people speak very well about him.”
When did Newcastle sign Park and why is the prodigy so well evaluated? 101GeReatGoals.com looks at what people have said.
Statistics of the Seung-Soo Park: When did Newcastle signed?
Park, whose inspiration is the captain of France and Real Madrid Talisman Kylian Mbappe, arrived from the K League 2 Suwon Bluewings part for non -disclosed costs on July 24, 2025.
In 2023, Park became the youngest Korean player to sign a semi-professional contract, who became the youngest beginner in the country’s football league at the age of 17 and three months.
The rapid Rapid Rise of the Youth International in South Korea continued with a cameo against the All-Stars which impressed its new boss, Eddie Howe.
“It was not an easy situation to come to the game because there are a lot of expectations on him,” observed Howe after Park’s performance in the familiar setting of the “Big Bird” in Suwon.
“You can see that he has this ability when he goes head-to-head to chop the defender. He has a very good body feigned and I was really, really satisfied with him.”
After a goal and two assists in 14 appearances for Suwon, Park was the youngest of the Korean team of the Asian Cup under 20, marking once in five appearances.
“I have only heard of Park Seung-Soo,” said All-Stars coach Kim Pan-Gon, who also manages Korean champions and the Club World Cup as Ulsan.
“Seeing him in person is remarkable. The speed and dribbling were impressive. His physical condition was good too.
“It is important to know how much you develop your abilities. I will be encouraged to become “the second son Heung-Min”. “
Gordon said Park “was doing very well”. “For such a young child to come well, with a lot of pressure – well done for him,” added the English international to the Newcastle website.
Seung-Soo park: “I need to become stronger”
Analyzing his work after coming in the 82nd minute, Park said he wanted volume. “I need to hit the bodybuilding room and become larger and stronger,” he said, via Yonhap.
“The players I saw outside Korea were all in great shape, in terms of construction and packaging.
“I am very confident in my skills in dribbling and I wanted to show fans the things I do for my best. I wanted to entertain the fans here and I am happy that things worked well.
“I generally do not hear the songs of the fans during the matches, but, for any reason, I was able to hear them tonight. They made me feel more confident.”
Son Heung-Min: Park “Huge fan”
With 454 appearances for Tottenham and 173 goals at the end of the 2024/25 season, the sound record is great for Park to try to build – but the newcomer wants its high -flying beginnings “as soon as possible”.
“I want to be the first Seung-Soo park-someone that others want to be,” he said, watching a match against Tottenham and his South Korea icon son in the second Newcastle match on their Asian tour.
“I have never met Heung-Min before. When I have the opportunity, I will tell him that I am a big fan of him. ”
