Bae Junho, One of Stoke City's Biggest Breakthroughs

At the start of the preseason, Stoke City has already played two matches, both ending in resounding victories against their opponents. This has been extremely important for Steve Schumacher, as he has found the young talents most needed for the team and the upcoming season.

Bae Junho has been the standout player for the team since last season, being one of the club's top revelations. Last season, he played 40 matches for Stoke City, 38 of them in the EFL Championship, where he scored 2 goals and provided 5 assists.

A fascinating prospect as an attacker for The Potters

At just 20 years old, he has proven to be one of the most promising Asian players in European football since Stoke City signed him last season. Before this, Bae Jun-Ho played in the Korean league in his home country.

Additionally, Bae Jun-Ho made the significant leap to Europe by joining Stoke City, and it's worth noting that he has already debuted for South Korea's senior national team. He has played only 2 matches but managed to score a goal in June during his first call-up for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

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Bae Jun-ho's expectations are approaching those of Heung Min Son

This performance has led to high expectations that Bae Jun-Ho will become one of the next big stars in Asian football, alongside Heung Min Son and Kang In Lee.

In Stoke City's last preseason match, Bae Junho played only the first half against Cork City FC, scoring 2 goals in just 45 minutes during the 5-0 victory. This leaves Steve Schumacher quite reassured, as Bae Jun-Ho is one of the key players in the team.

Despite being highly sought after in this transfer market, he is expected to remain with The Potters and continue improving his performance for the future.

His contributions are anticipated to bring joy to Stoke City in the coming season and beyond. It is expected that Bae Jun-Ho will be both the present and future of the club and will eventually help Stoke City reach the coveted Premier League.