South Korean media "Chosun Sports" disclosed that after half a year of recuperation, former Guangzhou R&F foreign aid, South Korean defender Jang Hyun-soo in the ninth round of the Qatar Star League match, to start the game and hold on to the final whistle. The victory was not only a milestone in his victory over cancer, but also his first appearance in an international match after his recovery.
Jang Hyun-soo underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a lymphoma in July, and in September he announced his victory over the disease, ending a four-year stint with Riyadh Crescent. Just two weeks later, Garafa announced his signing, and Jang Hyun-soo was quick to respond, suiting up just two days later.
The 32-year-old center back has played for a number of clubs including Tokyo FC, Guangzhou R&F and Riyadh Crescent and had the honor of representing the South Korean national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. But unfortunately, he was stripped of his eligibility by the South Korean national team for allegedly tampering with documents related to his military service.
