Suwon Samsung Bluewings facts for kids
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| Full name | Suwon Samsung Bluewings Football Club 수원 삼성 블루윙즈 축구단 |
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| Nickname(s) | Cheong-Baek-Jeok Korean: 청백적 (The Blue, White and Reds) Tricolor |
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| Founded | 1995 | |||
| Ground | Suwon World Cup Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 44,031 | |||
| Owner | Cheil Worldwide | |||
| Chairman | Lee Jun | |||
| Head coach | Byun Sung-hwan | |||
| League | K League 2 | |||
| 2024 | K League 2, 6th of 13 | |||
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| Hangul |
수원 삼성 블루윙즈
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| Hanja |
水原三星 블루윙즈
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| Revised Romanization | Suwon Samseong Beulluwingjeu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Suwŏn Samsŏng Pŭlluwingjŭ |
The Suwon Samsung Bluewings (Korean: 수원 삼성 블루윙즈 FC) is a professional football club from Suwon, South Korea. They play in the K League 2, which is the second-highest football league in South Korea. The club was started in December 1995.
The Bluewings have won the top South Korean league, the K League, four times. They also won the Asian Club Championship (now called the AFC Champions League) twice. This makes them one of the most successful football clubs in South Korea.
Club History
The Suwon Samsung Bluewings club was officially created in December 1995. It was started by Samsung Electronics. They joined the K League in 1996. Suwon was the first club in the K League to be based in a specific city. This idea helped other K League clubs connect with their local communities too.
Early Success (1996-2003)
Kim Ho, a former manager of the South Korea national football team, became the team's first coach. In their very first season, the Bluewings finished as runners-up in the league. They quickly became a strong team. Suwon won the K League championship in 1998 and again in 1999. They were a dominant force in Korean football during this time.
Suwon also achieved great success in Asia. They won the Asian Club Championship two years in a row, in 2000–01 and 2001–02. They also won the Asian Super Cup twice. In 2002, they won the Korean FA Cup for the first time.
New Leadership and More Wins (2004-2010)
In 2003, Kim Ho left the club. Cha Bum-kun, a famous Korean football player, took over as manager in 2004. In his first season, the club won its third league title.
In 2008, the Bluewings had one of their best seasons ever. They won both the K League Championship and the League Cup. This was a great achievement for the club.
Recent Years (2011-Present)
After many successful years, the club faced a new challenge in 2023. They finished last in the league and were moved down to the second-tier league, the K League 2. This was the first time in their history they were relegated.
Team Symbols
Club Crest
The Suwon Bluewings have used their current crest since 2008. The crest shows the Hwaseong Fortress. This fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a very important symbol of the city of Suwon. The wing at the top of the crest is from the club's first logo. It shows their goal to reach the top of world football.
Team Colours
The Bluewings' main colours are blue, red, and white.
- Blue is the colour of Samsung, the company that founded the club. It also stands for youth and hope.
- Red represents bravery, passion, and energy.
- White means kindness, purity, and fair play.
Home Stadium
From 1995 to 2001, the Suwon Samsung Bluewings played their home games at the Suwon Sports Complex.
Samsung started building the Suwon World Cup Stadium in 1996. This is the Bluewings' current home stadium. Construction stopped for a while because of money problems in 1998. But with help from the city of Suwon, the stadium was finished in May 2001. It was used for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Fans sometimes call the stadium the "Big Bird" because of its roof shape.
The Bluewings also have a training ground in Dongtan, which is a district in Hwaseong.
Supporters
The official fan group for the Suwon Samsung Bluewings is called the Frente Tricolor.
The club's official theme song is "My Love, My Suwon." It's sung by the South Korean punk rock band No Brain. The song is based on their 2003 song "Little Baby," but Suwon fans changed the words to make it their own.
Players
Current Squad
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Club Captains
The captain is a very important player on a football team. They lead the team on the field. Here are some of the players who have been captain for Suwon Samsung Bluewings:
- 1996: Kim Doo-ham
- 1999-2000: Shin Hong-gi
- 2002: Seo Jung-won
- 2009: Lee Woon-jae
- 2014-2017, 2019-2020: Yeom Ki-hun (He was captain for many years!)
- 2024: Yang Hyung-mo
Famous Players
Over the years, many talented players have played for the Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Some of them are considered club legends and are part of the "Hall of Fame." These players include:
- Seo Jung-won (South Korea)
- Park Kun-ha (South Korea)
- Lee Woon-jae (South Korea)
- Denis Laktionov (Russia)
- Nádson (Brazil)
- Yeom Ki-hun (South Korea)
The club also celebrated its 10th and 20th anniversaries by asking fans to vote for the "Greatest Ever Team." Many of the Hall of Fame players were also chosen for these special teams.
Club Achievements
The Suwon Samsung Bluewings have won many trophies both in South Korea and in Asia.
Domestic Trophies
- K League 1 (Top League)
- Winners (4): 1998, 1999, 2004, 2008
- Runners-up (4): 1996, 2006, 2014, 2015
- Korean FA Cup
- Winners (5): 2002, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2019
- Runners-up (3): 1996, 2006, 2011
- Korean League Cup
- Winners (6): 1999, 1999s, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2008
- Korean Super Cup
- Winners (3): 1999, 2000, 2005
International Trophies
- Asian Club Championship (Now AFC Champions League)
- Winners (2): 2000–01, 2001–02
- Asian Super Cup
- Winners (2): 2001, 2002
- A3 Champions Cup (A competition for East Asian clubs)
- Winners (1): 2005
Player Awards
Many Bluewings players have won individual awards for their great performances.
Top Awards in South Korea
- K League MVP Award (Best Player)
- Ko Jong-soo (1998)
- Nádson (2004)
- Lee Woon-jae (2008)
- K League Top Scorer Award
- Saša Drakulić (1999)
- Sandro (2004)
- Natanael Santos (2014)
- Johnathan (2017)
- Adam Taggart (2019)
- K League Top Assists Award (Most Assists)
- Denis Laktionov (1999)
- Yeom Ki-hun (2015, 2016)
- Lee Ki-je (2022)
- K League Young Player of the Year
- Park Kun-ha (1996)
- Ha Tae-kyun (2007)
Top Awards in Asia
- AFC Champions League Top Scorer
- José Mota (2010)
- AFC Champions League MVP Award
- Zoltan Sabo (2000–01)
- A3 Champions Cup Top Scorer
- Nádson (2005)
- A3 Champions Cup MVP
- Nádson (2005)
Players in Major Tournaments
Many Suwon Samsung Bluewings players have been chosen to play for their national teams in big tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympic Games.
World Cup Players
- 1998: Ko Jong-soo (South Korea)
- 2002: Lee Woon-jae, Choi Sung-yong (South Korea)
- 2006: Lee Woon-jae, Song Chong-gug, Cho Won-hee, Kim Nam-il (South Korea)
- 2010: Lee Woon-jae, Yeom Ki-hun (South Korea)
- 2014: Jung Sung-ryong (South Korea)
- 2018: Matthew Jurman (Australia)
Olympic Players
- 1996: Ko Jong-soo, Lee Kyung-soo, Lee Ki-hyung (South Korea)
- 2000: Ko Jong-soo (South Korea)
- 2004: Cho Byung-kuk, Kim Do-heon (South Korea)
- 2008: Baek Ji-hoon, Shin Young-rok (South Korea)
- 2012: Jung Sung-ryong (South Korea)
- 2016: Kwon Chang-hoon (South Korea)
- 2020: An Chan-gi, Kwon Chang-hoon (South Korea)
Club Managers
A manager is like the head coach of a football team. They decide how the team plays and who plays in each game. Here are some of the managers who have led the Suwon Samsung Bluewings:
- Kim Ho (1996–2003): He was the first manager and won two K League titles and two Asian Club Championships.
- Cha Bum-kun (2004–2010): A famous player who became manager, winning two K League titles and an FA Cup.
- Yoon Sung-hyo (2010–2012): Won an FA Cup.
- Seo Jung-won (2013–2018): Won an FA Cup.
- Lee Lim-saeng (2019–2020): Won an FA Cup.
- Park Kun-ha (2020–2022)
- Lee Byung-keun (2022–2023)
- Byun Sung-hwan (2024–present)
Images for kids
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Suwon Samsung Bluewings players celebrating after winning the 2008 K League.
See also
In Spanish: Suwon Samsung Bluewings Football Club para niños
