2025 Season Review: Seoul E-Land | OneFootball

After the heroics of the 2024 season, Seoul E-Land were looking to go just one step further and finally gain promotion to K League 1. The previous season ended in heartbreak after a promotion–relegation loss against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. 

This season, it was Seoul’s task to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and go that one step further in the 2025 K League 2. Michael Redmond reviews how that season unfolded.

What Went Well

No 2024 Season Hangover As seen with many teams in K League 2, sides can enjoy a wonderful season and then find themselves mid-table or even further down the table the following year. Teams often get raided of their best talent and struggle to recover. This was not the case for Seoul E-Land. Even though they finished 4th this season compared to 3rd the year before, this level of consistency is exactly what fans want to see if the club has serious plans for promotion in the near future.

Goals Continued to Flow

In 2024, Seoul E-Land were the second-highest goalscorers with 62 goals in 36 games. In 2025, they scored 64 goals in 39 matches, making them the third-highest. This shows that Seoul’s attacking firepower did not drop, even with a new line of forwards brought in to fill the gap left by Bruno Silva’s exit. Won when it mattered

Seoul E-Land managed to beat Suwon Samsung Bluewings twice out of three meetings this season, leaving the overall record between the two sides at five wins for the Leopards compared to Suwon’s single victory in the league. Not only that, they beat Jeonnam Dragons away from home, as well as Seongnam on the road. Seoul beat every team around them at least once and managed to draw twice against a dominant Incheon United. There was plenty this season for Seoul E-Land to be proud of.

What Didn’t Go Well

Another Mid-season Dip It happens almost every year for Seoul, and this season was no different. Between May 31st and July 19th, they failed to pick up a single win. Across eight matches, they collected just three points from a possible twenty-four. It is understandable that teams go through dips during a season; however, these results included a draw against Ansan Greeners, a loss to Cheonan City, a loss to Cheongju FC, and a draw against Chungnam Asan.

With this in mind, it is important to remember that Seoul were only two points away from slipping into 3rd place and seven points off 2nd. Had Seoul kept their composure in games that mattered, this article could have taken a very different turn.The Home Away From Home In 2025, between April and October, Seoul E-Land went nine home games without a win. For a team chasing promotion, this is far from dominance. Mokdong should be a fortress for Seoul E-Land; however, this season it was anything but. To be fair, they did recover some of that form after their 3–0 win against Busan IPark in October, but overall Seoul E-Land’s away record was actually better than their home record in 2025.

Young Player of the Year

Baek Ji-ung Already nominated for Young Player of the Year at the K League Awards, Baek Ji-ung showed his class in midfield for Seoul E-Land this season. At just 21 years old, Ji-ung played 34 matches, starting 26 of them. While he recorded only four assists and one goal, those numbers do not fully represent his impact.

He is fearless in his tackling and never looks intimidated in one-on-one situations against older, stronger opponents. His movement consistently creates space for teammates to pass and make better decisions. Time and again, Ji-ung put himself in positions that broke the opposition’s defensive shape, leading to goal-scoring chances for the Leopards’ forwards.

Team MVP

Euller

There will be few arguments over this choice, not only because of his goal-scoring ability but also the way he scores his goals. With 12 goals and 11 assists, Euller was a constant attacking threat for Seoul this season. In a year when concerns arose following Bruno Silva’s departure, Euller not only matched Silva’s output — he went above and beyond.

His long-range efforts seemed to come almost weekly, quickly making him a firm fan favourite. Beyond that, his leadership was clearly on display in difficult moments, especially when heads began to drop. Euller stepped up, lifted those around him, and showed genuine passion for both the club and its supporters.

Perhaps the best news for fans coming out of the 2025 season is that Euller has signed a permanent three-year deal with Seoul E-Land. Supporters can finally cheer a star player without worrying about him leaving after one standout season.

Most Important Decision of the Off-Season

Build, build, build. So far, Seoul appear to have avoided the mass exodus that often follows a strong season. Euller has chosen to stay, while both Osmar and Kim Oh-kyu have also extended their contracts for another year. This suggests genuine belief in the Seoul E-Land project and raises hopes that 2026 could be a special season.

The club must now continue to improve in the areas that let them down this year, particularly squad depth. Injuries are inevitable over a long season, and Seoul need capable replacements who can step in without a drop in quality. To truly challenge at the top and finally become a K League 1 side, a complete and well-balanced squad is essential. Over the past two years, Seoul have seen growth in their fanbase and overall interest — now the performances on the pitch must match that momentum.