The South Korea national team will face Venezuela in a friendly on October 2 under new manager Roberto Moreno. Moreno has made his selection philosophy clear, stating that 'reputation means nothing, while current form and tactical profile mean everything.'
His first squad includes 12 K-League players, an increase from the seven in Hong Myung-bo's World Cup roster. FC Seoul's Jeong Seung Won, with eight goals and six assists this season, has been recalled, while Kim Geon Hui of Incheon United and Park Tae Jun of Gimcheon Sangmu earn their first call-ups. Lee Seung Woo, despite his attacking numbers, was omitted as selection prioritized defensive discipline and system fit.
Moreno's tactical approach is built around a flexible 4-4-2 formation that can shift into a 4-2-2-2 or a 3-2-5 structure. Fullbacks are tasked with supporting wide midfielders who tuck inside, while a front four will interchange positions. The KFA's selection process involved data analysis on approximately 1,700 Korean players based on their last ten club matches.
The team heads into the match after a 1-4 defeat to Uruguay on September 28, which leaves them third in their World Cup qualifying group with three points from three games. The friendly against Venezuela kicks off at 11:00 UTC on October 2 at home. Fans can view the upcoming fixtures on our site.
