Biography
Hwang Hee-chan (born 26 January 1996) is a talented South Korean footballer who currently plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for the famous Premier League team Wolverhampton Wanderers.
In addition, he also proudly represents his country in the South Korean national team. Hwang Hee-chan is highly regarded for his speed, dribbling skills and remarkable finishing ability.
South Korean Football Player
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| Full name: | Hwang Hee-chan |
| Stage name: | Hoang |
| Born: | January 26, 1996 (age 28) |
| Place of birth: | Chuncheon-si, South Korea |
| Nationality: | Korea |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.77 minutes |
| Parents: | Song Young-mi, Hwang Won-kyung |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | 5 million dollars |
Early life and education
Hwang Hee-chan, a highly skilled soccer player from South Korea, was born on January 26, 1996 in the vibrant city of Chuncheon-si. Raised under the loving care of his parents, Song Young-mi and Hwang Won-kyung, he also shared his childhood with his older sister, Hwang Hee-jeong.
Although details about his educational background are currently unknown, it is clear that Hwang Hee-chan’s remarkable talent and passion for football have propelled him to a successful career in the sport.
Career
Hwang Hee-chan’s professional journey began in 2014 when he joined Pohang Steelers. After a year, he moved to Red Bull Salzburg in 2015. During his time in Austria, Hwang was successful in winning three league titles and the Austrian Cup twice.
Furthermore, he also showed his skills on the big stage of the Champions League by scoring against famous teams like Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
After joining RB Leipzig in 2019, Hwang Hee-chan spent two seasons with the club. His contributions played a key role in their second-place finish in the Bundesliga in 2021. In addition, Hwang’s efforts helped RB Leipzig reach the semi-finals of the Europa League in 2020.
Hwang’s loan move to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2021 proved to be a success, as he quickly established himself with three goals in his first five Premier League games. His impressive performances led to his loan deal being turned into a permanent move in January 2022.
Hwang Hee-chan has been a regular for the South Korea national team since 2016. He has made over 40 appearances for his country throughout his international career, scoring 11 goals. Notably, Hwang was part of the squad that won the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
Awards & Nominations
- Top scorer of the 2012 AFC U-16 Championship
- Korea Football Association Goal of the Year 2022
Social media
- Instagram: @hwangheechan11
- Twitter: @hwangheechan11
- Facebook: Hwang Hee-chan
- Weibo: @Hwang Hee-chan
Personal life
Hwang Hee-chan, 28, a famous soccer player, has tried to keep his personal life private because he is still single and has no children. Despite his fame, he still keeps his private life private.
In a recent interview in 2022, Hwang revealed that his main priority is his career. As such, he is fully committed to dedicating his time and energy to achieving success in his professional life. As such, he made it clear that he has no time or desire to pursue a romantic relationship.
Hwang Hee-chan is not married and has never shared any information with the media regarding having a girlfriend.
Net worth
Hwang Hee-chan’s net worth is around $5 million, which includes not only earnings from his successful soccer career but also endorsement deals and prize money from various tournaments.
Currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Hwang Hee-chan earns a hefty weekly wage of £30,000, which equates to an impressive annual income of £1.56 million.
