"Seol Yeong-woo's Condition Is Not a Problem"… 1.5 Million Euro Full-Back, 9-0 on Aggregate, Into UCL Third Qualifying Round

Crvena Zvezda beat Larne FC 9-0 on aggregate over two legs. Seol Yeong-woo played the full match in the first leg, and the next opponent is Hapoel Beer Sheva.

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Summary in Three Lines

In the UCL second qualifying round, Crvena Zvezda beat Larne FC 4-0 in the first leg and 5-0 in the second, for a 9-0 aggregate.
Seol Yeong-woo (27) started at right back in the July 21 away first leg and played 90 minutes.
Seol Yeong-woo's transfer fee from Ulsan HD to Zvezda was reported to be 1.5 million euros (about 2.2 billion to 2.5 billion won).

"Seol Yeong-woo's condition is not a problem." That is what Crvena Zvezda head coach Dejan Stankovic told reporters on July 25. The remark was about the 27-year-old full-back returning from the World Cup, but as it turned out, the whole team had no problems. 9-0 on aggregate over two legs. Few teams wipe out a Champions League second qualifying round like this.

9-0 on Aggregate Against Larne FC, Seol Yeong-woo Plays Full 90 Minutes in the First Leg

It began with an away trip to Northern Ireland. In the first leg against Larne FC on July 21, Zvezda won 4-0, and Seol Yeong-woo started at right back and played all 90 minutes. He picked up one booking in the 20th minute of the first half. SBS reported that Seol played the full match without a goal contribution. Talk of a "first-leg assist" is going around, but it appears in neither the official record nor any report. Seol's contribution was not an assist but a clean sheet at the back.

The second leg was even more brutal at home. On July 29, the UEFA schedule listed Zvezda 5-0 Larne FC, with the aggregate at 9-0, as they advanced. The result can be confirmed on the official UEFA schedule, but there are not yet many detailed match reports. Zvezda won both the league and the cup last season and began its UCL qualifying run from the second round.

Seol Yeong-woo's Transfer Fee of 1.5 Million Euros, Contract Through June 2027

1.5 million euros. That is the price attached when he left Ulsan HD for Belgrade in June 2024. In won, it is about 2.2 billion to 2.5 billion won, with performance-linked bonuses for European club competition separate. The contract is 3 years plus a 1-year extension option, expiring on June 30, 2027. His shirt number is 66. However, the AFC reported the fee as "undisclosed," and the Korea JoongAng Daily reported it as 1.2 million euros, so the amount differs by outlet.

Market value is a different story. In Transfermarkt's market value ranking of Korean players, Kim Min-jae and Lee Kang-in are tied for No. 1 at 25 million euros, Son Heung-min is No. 3 at 17 million, Hwang Hee-chan is No. 4 at 10 million, and Hwang In-beom is No. 5 at 8 million euros. Seol Yeong-woo is 8th at 4.5 million euros. That is a 3.5 million euro gap from 5th place. As of June 5, he ranks 5th on his team and 116th among right backs worldwide. However, his individual profile page lists 6.5 million euros. It is only an estimate, not his actual salary.

Seol Yeong-woo's Profile: 27 Years Old, 183cm, 37 Senior National Team Appearances

Born on December 5, 1998, he is 27 this year. After Ulsan University, he made his K League 1 debut for Ulsan Hyundai on June 6, 2020. He is 183cm tall, and although right side is his main position, he also plays on the left. According to Wikipedia, he has 5 goals in 120 appearances for Ulsan and 8 goals in 61 appearances for Zvezda. He has made his senior national team debut in June 2023 and has 37 appearances without a goal. His Serbian league record last season was 1 goal and 5 assists in 25 matches (per Flashscore).

His trophy list is not light either. At Ulsan, he won K League 1 in 2022 and 2023, the 2020 AFC Champions League, and a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games. He also has the 2021 Young Player Award and a 2023 Best 11 selection. In Serbia he added the 2025-26 SuperLiga title, which the club announced as its ninth straight and 37th league title overall. On the bench sits head coach Stankovic (47), a member of Inter Milan's 2009-10 treble-winning squad.

Zvezda's Third Qualifying Round Opponent Hapoel Beer Sheva, on Aug 4, 5 and 11

The start has been good domestically as well. The Serbian SuperLiga showed Zvezda in first place at the end of July in the 2026-27 season, with 2 wins in 2 matches, 6 points and a goal tally of 8-1 (as of 2026.07.26). The momentum of taking both the league and the cup last season is carrying straight over. Two hurdles still remain before they clear qualifying.

The next opponent is Israel's Hapoel Beer Sheva. According to the UEFA schedule, the two third qualifying round matches will be played on August 4 and 5 and on August 11, and the winner will advance to the playoff round. The dates on the schedule may be adjusted depending on how the competition progresses. Head coach Stankovic has not yet said which flank Seol Yeong-woo will take or whether rotation will come into play. There has also been no official club announcement of his confirmed annual salary or weekly wage, so no figures have been made public.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much is Seol Yeong-woo's transfer fee?

According to Transfermarkt and Sportklub, it is 1.5 million euros (about 2.2 billion to 2.5 billion won), with performance-linked bonuses for European club competition attached separately. However, the AFC reported it as "undisclosed" and the Korea JoongAng Daily reported 1.2 million euros, so it differs by outlet.

Q. How old is Seol Yeong-woo, and what team is he on?

Born on December 5, 1998, he is 27 this year and plays as a full-back wearing number 66 for FK Crvena Zvezda in the Serbian SuperLiga. His contract runs through June 30, 2027.

Q. Who is Crvena Zvezda's UCL third qualifying round opponent, and when are the matches?

According to the UEFA schedule, the opponent is Hapoel Beer Sheva, and the two matches are scheduled for August 4 and 5 and August 11, 2026. The winner of this tie advances to the playoff round.

Related Official Sites

UEFA Champions League Official Schedule and Results — You can check the qualifying round draws and results at the source
FK Crvena zvezda Official Website — Club announcements and match schedules are posted here first
FK Crvena zvezda Official Profile of Seol Yeong-woo — View his shirt number and season appearance record from club data
Korea Football Association Official Website — Where the senior national team squad call-ups and schedules are announced

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