South Korean international Seol Young-woo is on the verge of making his Bundesliga debut for FC Augsburg. Manager Manuel Baum has confirmed the 28-year-old's availability for the season opener against Schalke 04, as reported by the club on Saturday.
Seol Young-woo joined Augsburg from Serbian champions Crvena Zvezda in the summer 2024 transfer window. After a period of adaptation and injury recovery, the versatile winger is now ready for the Bundesliga. "He has fully recovered his condition," Baum said about the new signing. Augsburg starts the season with a win and three points, currently sitting in 4th place in the table. The team scored three goals and conceded none in their first match.
Who is Seol Young-woo?
Born in 1998, Seol Young-woo arrives in Augsburg with significant experience. In two seasons at Crvena Zvezda, he made 101 official appearances and scored eight goals. In the 2025/26 Serbian Superliga season, he played 31 matches, scoring twice and providing five assists. His performances were instrumental in securing the club's ninth consecutive league title and their 37th overall. A decisive goal in the third round of the championship phase against rivals Partizan was a particular highlight. For his consistent displays, Seol was named to the Serbian Superliga Best 11 for two consecutive seasons.
What role will he play at Augsburg?
Manager Manuel Baum values the player's tactical flexibility above all. "He is a versatile player who can play on both flanks," explained the Augsburg head coach. This quality makes Seol a valuable option for various systems. His debut could come on Sunday at 12:30 a.m. Korean time at the WWK Arena, where Augsburg hosts Schalke for the league curtain-raiser. For this match, however, striker Steve Mounié and midfielder Tim Braithaupt are ruled out injured. All other players, including the newly signed Seol, are available.
What does he mean for Augsburg's Korean tradition?
With Seol Young-woo, FC Augsburg continues a long tradition of Korean players. He is the fourth South Korean to play for the Bundesliga club, following in the footsteps of Koo Ja-cheol, Ji Dong-won, and Hong Jeong-ho. The player himself is looking forward to his time in Germany. "I am really looking forward to my time at Augsburg. The Bundesliga is a fantastic and highly competitive league." Seol Young-woo said. He hopes to contribute to the team at the WWK Arena and work together to achieve their goals.
What's next for Augsburg?
After the opener against Schalke, another important fixture awaits. On September 6, 2026, Augsburg plays its first away match of the season at Eintracht Frankfurt, who currently sit in 8th place. Manuel Baum's team aims to carry the positive momentum from their strong start. Baum emphasized that playing in the Bundesliga is a privilege and pointed to an increased focus on ball possession, defense, and set pieces in training. Fans can follow the rest of the season and all upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page. The current league situation is always available in the live standings.
