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Adelaide United Sign Korean Midfielder Shin In Sup
The Reds have added a fifth foreign player to their squad for this season.
Jun 29, 2009 3:31:14 AM
Adelaide United have confirmed Shin In Sup as their latest signing, after the South Korean midfielder put pen to paper on a two-year deal.
The Reds secured Shin as their fifth foreigner after his impressive two-week trial in Adelaide, coach Aurelio Vidmar with no doubts that the 20-year-old will be a valuable asset to United’s squad this season.
“We’re excited about Shin joining the club. He’s a great young kid, he’s got fantastic potential and we saw that in the two weeks that he spent here and in the match against Perth last Friday,” Vidmar said.
“This will be his first time in a professional environment and we believe he has what it takes to play and perform at this level.”
Shin’s speed, poise and technical ability was a highlight of United’s pre-season friendly win against Perth Glory last Friday night, the Korean causing the Glory defence a number of headaches, while he also provided the pass that resulted in Travis Dodd’s solo run and goal.
Born in Seoul, Shin was first introduced to football after moving to England with his family at age seven, before he returned to Korea five years later.
Shin has been playing for Kunkuk University in South Korea’s university league, which is seen as the primary breeding ground for players to move into the country’s premier division, the K-League.
Shin’s inclusion gives United the maximum quota of five foreign players for the upcoming season, with the Korean joining Brazilian trio Cassio, Alemao and Cristiano plus fellow new Reds signing, English born Ghanaian international Lloyd Owusu.
Shin, who will wear the No. 16 shirt for the Reds, departed back to South Korea this morning to obtain a visa in order to allow him to play in the A-League.
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The Reds secured Shin as their fifth foreigner after his impressive two-week trial in Adelaide, coach Aurelio Vidmar with no doubts that the 20-year-old will be a valuable asset to United’s squad this season.
“We’re excited about Shin joining the club. He’s a great young kid, he’s got fantastic potential and we saw that in the two weeks that he spent here and in the match against Perth last Friday,” Vidmar said.
“This will be his first time in a professional environment and we believe he has what it takes to play and perform at this level.”
Shin’s speed, poise and technical ability was a highlight of United’s pre-season friendly win against Perth Glory last Friday night, the Korean causing the Glory defence a number of headaches, while he also provided the pass that resulted in Travis Dodd’s solo run and goal.
Born in Seoul, Shin was first introduced to football after moving to England with his family at age seven, before he returned to Korea five years later.
Shin has been playing for Kunkuk University in South Korea’s university league, which is seen as the primary breeding ground for players to move into the country’s premier division, the K-League.
Shin’s inclusion gives United the maximum quota of five foreign players for the upcoming season, with the Korean joining Brazilian trio Cassio, Alemao and Cristiano plus fellow new Reds signing, English born Ghanaian international Lloyd Owusu.
Shin, who will wear the No. 16 shirt for the Reds, departed back to South Korea this morning to obtain a visa in order to allow him to play in the A-League.
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