In-beom Hwang 

In-beom Hwang 

KOR
 • #6 Center Midfielder
Position

CM

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 20, 1996 (29)

Preferred Foot

Both

Height

5'10"

Weight

154 lb

National Team
S. Korea

Ranking

23rdout of 838
Overall Grade78.745th/838
Impact score7.152nd/838
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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall
16th/224 MID
78.7
Passing
11th/223 MID
79.6
Fifty Fifty Duel
127th/177 MID
60.4
Shooting
18th/123 MID
70.9
Tackling
39th/197 MID
72.5
Ball Carrying
23rd/157 MID
73

Overall Grades by game

This season

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Metrics

Key Metrics

2
Appearances
188
Minutes
1
Goals
1
Assists
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News

Jun 1, 2026

Returns off bench

In-Beom (ankle) featured for 28 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, marking a significant step in his recovery and putting him on track for South Korea's World Cup opener.

Analysis: In-Beom had been dealing with ankle problems for much of the year but had expressed confidence in his recovery ahead of the tournament, stating he could feel his movements getting smoother each week while acknowledging the need to regain match sharpness through competitive minutes. His appearance against Trinidad and Tobago provides exactly the kind of playing time he needed, and coach Hong Myung-Bo will be optimistic about having one of his most important midfielders available and ready to start when South Korea's World Cup campaign begins.

May 27, 2026

Should be fit for opener

In-Beom (ankle) is expected to be back for the World Cup opener, the player told Korea JoongAng Daily. "I can jump into training with the rest of the squad right away. There's no need for concern. I can feel that my movements have been getting smoother with each passing week. But I still have to get my match sharpness back, and it's something that I have to do by playing. Fortunately, we have a couple of matches before the tournament."

Analysis: In-Beom has dealt with injuries for most of the year but is nearing full fitness as the World Cup draws closer, as the midfielder has joined his national team for their training camp. That said, he is expected to start fully training ahead of their friendlies, set to possibly feature against Trinidad and Tobago on May 30 or El Salvador on June 3 if he is fit enough. Either way, it appears fitness is finally on his side, a huge return for the team as he is likely set to start, barring any more injuries.

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