Excelsior has acquired Yoon Do-young on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 19-year-old player from South Korea will play in Europe for the first time in his career.

What happened?

Yoon Do-young signed a contract with Brighton until 2030, but will play for Excelsior on loan for the upcoming season. The Rotterdam club has strengthened its squad with the young player, who scored 1 goal and 3 assists in 19 games in his debut season with Daejeon.

Why is this important for Excelsior?

Niels van Duinen, Excelsior's technical director, calls Yoon Do-young the most talented player among his peers in South Korea. He expects the player to adapt quickly to the Eredivisie and make a significant contribution to the team.

What comes next?

Excelsior currently stands 13th in the Eredivisie, with 38 points from 34 games. The club has recently had a good run, with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games. | Date | Match | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-17 | Sparta Rotterdam - Excelsior | 2-3 |

The arrival of Yoon Do-young could have a positive impact on the team, which currently trails leader PSV Eindhoven by 46 points.