Paik Seung-ho is a South Korean professional football player. He currently plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and the South Korea national team. His playing position is a midfielder. 

Paik Seung-ho has previously played for Barcelona B, Peralada, Girona, and Darmstadt 98. Currently, he is playing for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

On the international level, Paik Seung-ho has represented South Korea at various age levels. He has represented South Korea at U20, U23, and the senior level. He made his senior international team debut for South Korea on 11 June 2019. In November 2022, he was named to South Korea’s preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Paik Seung-ho famous for

• Being a South Korean professional football player.
• For playing as a midfielder for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Who are Paik Seung-ho's parents?

Paik Seung-ho was born on 17 March 1997. His birthplace is Seoul, South Korea. He holds both Korean and South Korean nationality. He is of Asian descent. Likewise, as per his birth date, his zodiac sign is Virgo. His father’s name is Paik Il-yeong, and his mother’s name is Kim Mi-hee. He attended Seoul Daedong Elementary School and Maetan Middle School. Information regarding his siblings is currently unavailable. 

Paik Seung-ho Football Career

Paik Seung-ho started playing football May in 2005 in a football academy. He was awarded the MVP award in the juvenile team and the MVP award from KFA (Korea Football Association) in the youth team for the first time at the age of 11.

In 2009, Paik Seung-ho played 18 games in the Elementary Weekend League and scored 30 goals as a member of Seoul Daedong Elementary School.

Paik Seung-ho then played for Maetan Middle School U-15 youth team of the Suwon Samsung Bluewings until March 2010.

Barcelona B

• In 2010, he joined the youth team of Barcelona and began his career at the club.
• In July 2011, Paik Seung-ho signed a five-year contract with FC Barcelona's youth team. 
• Paik Seung-ho played actively for FC Barcelona Juvenile A, and made his professional debut on 21 February 2011, as a substitute in the Segunda Division B match with Levante UD.  
• Paik Seung-ho played for Barcelona as a youth player for seven years but he had difficulty competing in the senior team. 

Peralada

• On 21 August 2017, Paik Seung-ho joined Girona and played for Peralada, the reserve team of Girona at that time, in the Segunda Division B. In his first season, he made 34 appearances for the club, scoring once in all the competitions. 

Girona

• Paik Seung-ho made his Girona first team debut on 10 January 2019 in a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey. During his 2018-19 season, he made 6 appearances for the club in all the competitions. That season, he also made 21 appearances for Peralada, scoring once in all the competitions.

Darmstadt 98

• On 31 August 2019, Paik Seung-ho signed for 2. Bundesliga side Darmstadt 98 on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club on 15 September 2019 in a 3-3 draw with 1. FC Nuremberg. On 7 February 2020, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-2 win against Dynamo Dresden. In his first season, he made 29 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

• On 30 March 2021, Paik Seung-ho returned to his native South Korea, joining Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for €750,000. He made his debut for the club on 11 April 2021 in a 5-0 win against Incheon United. On 6 June 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5-1 win against Seongnam FC. In his first season, he made 33 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors won the K League 1 that season.
• During his 2021-22 season, Paik Seung-ho made 40 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists in all the competitions as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors won the Korean FA Cup that season.

International Career

• Paik Seung-ho has represented South Korea at various age levels. 
• Paik Seung-ho has represented South Korea at U20, U23, and the senior level. 
• Paik Seung-ho made his senior international team debut for South Korea on 11 June 2019 in a 1-1 friendly draw with Iran.
• On 15 January 2022, Paik Seung-ho scored his first senior international goal for South Korea in a 5-1 friendly win against Iceland. 
• In November 2022, Paik Seung-ho was named to South Korea’s preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where he only played one game in the tournament as South Korea was knocked out of the round of 16 by Brazil. 

Is Paik Seung-ho dating?

Looking at his personal life, Paik Seung-ho does not have a girlfriend. At present, he is assumed to be single as there is no news or rumors about his dating anyone. Till now, he has not been involved in any rumors or controversies regarding love affairs. So, his girlfriend's details remain unknown. He has also not shared anything about his personal life, mainly his love, on social media. It seems he is building his career rather than being in a love relationship. Any updates on his love life will be updated here soon.

Paik Seung-ho Salary, Contract, and Net Worth

Paik Seung-ho is a very successful footballer and his major source of earnings is from his football career. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. In March 2021, he returned to his native South Korea, joining Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for €750,000. As of 2022, his net worth is believed to be around $1 million-$5 million where his salary is not revealed yet. In addition, his market value is around €1 million. Any updates on his salary will be updated here soon. 

How tall is Paik Seung-ho?

Paik Seung-ho stands at a height of 1.82m i.e. 6 feet and 0 inches tall. He has a body weight of 78kg. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight. His other body measurement such as chest size, biceps size, and waist size is still got to get revealed yet. Overall, he has got a healthy body.

Paik Seung-ho Transfer History

• Paik Seung-ho started playing football May in 2005 in a football academy.
• Paik Seung-ho then played for Maetan Middle School U-15 youth team of the Suwon Samsung Bluewings until March 2010.
• In 2010, Paik Seung-ho joined the youth team of Barcelona and began his career at the club.
• In August 2017, Paik Seung-ho joined Girona and played for Peralada, the reserve team of Girona at that time, in the Segunda Division B.
• In August 2019, Paik Seung-ho signed for 2. Bundesliga side Darmstadt 98 on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
• In March 2021, Paik Seung-ho returned to his native South Korea, joining Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for €750,000.

Awards and Achievements

Honors

• Won the 2021 K League 1 with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. 
• Won the 2022 Korean FA Cup with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.