Park Tae-rang Zemplín Michalovce Scout Report
Park Tae-rang
Quick Answer
Park Tae-rang is a 1.92 m, 23-year-old South Korean centre-back who developed within Gangwon FC and Catholic Kwandong University in South Korea, played for Sejong SA FC, and joined Zemplín Michalovce on a three-year contract on 17 July 2025. In his first season in the Slovak league he found regular playing time and also scored a goal. His greatest strength is his height and youth; the most important area to monitor is his adaptation to European football.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Park Tae-rang |
| Date of birth | 4 September 2002 |
| Age | 23 |
| Place of birth | Incheon, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Primary position | Centre-back |
| Shirt number | 77 |
| Current club | Zemplín Michalovce (17 July 2025 (from Sejong SA)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2028 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2021 | Gangwon FC (youth/squad) | South Korea |
| 2021-2024 | Catholic Kwandong University | South Korea |
| 2025 | Sejong SA FC | South Korea — 16 matches, 1 goal |
| 2025-present | Zemplín Michalovce | Slovak League — contract until 2028 |
Park Tae-rang was born in the Yeonsu district of Incheon; he developed within the Gangwon FC and Catholic Kwandong University system and in 2025 recorded 1 goal in 16 matches for Sejong SA FC. On 17 July 2025 he transferred to Zemplín Michalovce on a three-year contract. In August 2025 he made his Slovak league debut against MFK Ružomberok and scored his first goal by heading in a cross in the 1-0 win against Železiarne Podbrezová.
Playing Style & Assessment
With his 1.92 m frame, Park is a young central defender who offers clear superiority in aerial duels and box defending. His height, which can also contribute to attack from set pieces, combined with his youth, presents a centre-back profile open to development.
Strengths
- Aerial dominance — His 1.92 m height provides a clear advantage on both defensive and attacking set pieces.
- Youth — At 23 and under contract until 2028; a long-term defensive profile open to development.
- Early contribution — Finding playing time and scoring in his first season in the Slovak league shows signs of quick adaptation.
Development Areas
- European experience — Having played only in South Korea at the start of his career means his adaptation to European football needs to be monitored.
- Pace — The tall centre-back profile makes his positioning against quick forwards in transitions that leave wide gaps a point to track.
- Publicly available data — Because he is at an early stage of his career, detailed performance data is relatively limited.
Level Projection
Verdict: A South Korean centre-back who stands out for his height and youth; not a direct option for the Turkish Süper Lig, but a medium-to-long-term profile whose development in Europe and consistency of playing time should be monitored.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Development-candidate centre-back |
| Primary role | Centre-back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Aerial dominance |
| Key risk | European experience |
| Scout verdict | Keep tracking for another window |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Park Tae-rang? He is a 1.92 m South Korean centre-back with a Gangwon FC and Catholic Kwandong University past who joined Zemplín Michalovce in 2025.
Did Park Tae-rang score at Michalovce? Yes, in his first season in the Slovak league he recorded his first goal with a header against Podbrezová.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Park Tae-rang
- Transfermarkt — Park Tae-rang career stats
- Zemplín Michalovce official squad page
