Despite his short playing time, he made a strong impression. Oh Hyun-kyu's (23, Genk) goal was selected as the club's goal of September.
Genk released the video of his goal for September on his official social network service (SNS) on the 4th (Korea time). Oh Hyun-kyu's goal against FCV Denderer EH was selected.
Oh Hyun-kyu scored his team's fourth goal during the match against Denderer on the 23rd, focusing on the 4-0 victory. It was a fantastic personal ability. Oh Hyun-kyu, who was driving the ball in from the left side, beat the opponent's defense with a gentle dribble and cut the top of the goal with a powerful right foot shot. The goalkeeper reached out quickly, but the ball quickly shook the net. Thanks to Oh's fourth goal, Genk won by four goals.
This was Oh's first goal since moving to Genk. It was his first goal in about 10 months since he made a multi-goal game against Hibernian last December for Celtic.
He posted offensive points in two consecutive games, raising his stock price. Oh Hyun-kyu played as a substitute in the 33rd minute of the second half of the match against Anderrecht on the 18th, helping his team win 2-0.
Oh's rise never stopped. After scoring a goal in the match against Denderer, Oh scored multiple goals in the match against Mehelen on Tuesday, and became the star of the game's come-from-behind victory. Football statistics magazine "Footmob" named Oh the MVP of the match, giving him an 8.7 rating on Oh, who played as the central striker for 31 minutes.
Oh Hyun-kyu stepped in as a penalty kicker in the 31st minute of the second half and cut into the net with a powerful right-footed shot. The goalkeeper dived to the right, but the ball quickly cut through the bottom corner of the goal.
Oh preheated with a penalty kick and became a hero of Genk by scoring a theater goal. With a corner kick at 7 minutes in the second half extra time, Oh jumped behind the goalkeeper who was out to handle the loose ball. Oh skillfully stole the ball and scored multiple goals with a left-footed turning shot.
Oh has yet to receive a chance to play as a starter since Genk. He has garnered three goals and one assist as a substitute, and is recognized for his talent.
Oh is Korea's top scorer as an unregistered player for the 2022 메이저사이트 FIFA Qatar World Cup. Oh, who grew up with Suwon Samsung in the K-League, moved to Celtic in January this year. Oh scored 13 goals in the 2022 K-League 1, leading his team's dramatic stay. Starting from the 2024-2025 season, Oh is taking the opportunity to blossom his talent again by receiving playing time toward Genk, who desperately wanted him.
Oh Hyun-kyu was listed on the Korean national team list in October after receiving increasing opportunities in Belgium. Korea will play Jordan and Iraq in the third qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Korea and the U.S. in two A matches in October.