Season Overview

The 2026 season marks the 18th year for Gangwon FC, and their 15th competing in the K League 1. The club will participate in K League 1, the Korea Cup, and the 2025-26 Champions League Elite competition.

Gangwon FC as well has the opportunity to qualify for the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two, dependent on the performance of other K League 1 teams in the 2025–26 Champions League Elite and Two competitions.

Coaching Staff

Gangwon FC is led by Manager Chung Kyung-ho. The full coaching staff includes:

• Assistant Manager: Park Yong-ho
• Coaches: Choi Hyo-jin, Song Chang-ho
• Goalkeeping Coaches: Jeon Sang-wook, Kim Min-sik
• Physical Coaches: Jang Seok-min, Lee Seon-ho
• Data/Video Analysts: Lee Chang-geun, Lee Sang-hyun
• Team Doctor: Lee Kang-hoon
• Medical Trainers: Son Yong-kwan, Kim Yong-ha
• Interpreter: Kim Seung-hyun
• Equipment Manager: Jang Hye-joon

Key Players

Currently, Abdallah Hleihel leads the team as the top goalscorer in both the league and with 1 goal.

Current Squad (Goalkeepers)

• Park Cheong-hyo (South Korea, GK, born February 13, 1990 – age 36)
• Kim Jung-hoon (South Korea, GK, born September 8, 2004 – age 21)
• Hong Jin-hyeok (South Korea, GK, born March 16, 2004 – age 21)
• Kim Yu-seong (South Korea, GK, born November 16, 2005 – age 20)
• Cho Min-kyu (South Korea, GK, born April 30, 2003 – age 22)

Current Squad (Defenders)

• Jeong Seung-bin (South Korea, CB, born July 3, 2006 – age 19)
• Lee Ki-hyuk (VC) (South Korea, CB / CM, born July 7, 2000 – age 25)
• Jo Hyun-tae (South Korea, CB, born October 27, 2004 – age 21)
• Marko Tući (Montenegro, CB, born December 4, 1998 – age 27)
• Park Ho-young (South Korea, CB, born April 7, 1999 – age 26)

Attendance Figures

Gangwon FC’s highest home attendance so far this season was 2,675, recorded on March 3, 2026, against Machida Zelvia. The lowest attendance was 2,527, on February 11, 2026, against Shanghai Port.