
Jeju United
The Islanders
Jeju United, rebranded as Jeju SK for the 2025 season, is a professional football club based on Jeju Island, South Korea. Founded in 1982 as Yukong Elephants, the club has undergone multiple rebrandings and relocations before settling on Jeju Island in 2006. The club plays its home matches at the Jeju World Cup Stadium, which holds 29,792 spectators. Jeju United won the K League title in 1989 and has been a consistent competitor in the top division, though the 2025 season proved challenging with the club flirting with relegation. The squad features Brazilian forward Yuri Jonathan, identified as the team's talisman and key player, alongside forward Kim Ryun-seong, who has been the club's top scorer with five goals. Experienced midfielder Nam Tae-hee and Brazilian imports Denilson and Evandro provide additional quality. The club benefits from its unique island location, which creates a distinct home advantage due to travel logistics for visiting teams. Lee Chang-min was selected for the 2025 K League All-Star squad, recognizing his strong performances in midfield.