Hong Jeong-Ho Club: Jeju United Position: Centre-back Age: 21

This locally produced 21 year-old is set to shine on the bigger stage this year and is considered the successor to legendary South Korean defender Hong Myung-Bo. A consistent player who is strong in the air and always a threat from set pieces, he is about to have one of the busiest seasons of his life as he represents club and country on a number of fronts.