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ACL2020: Who are JDT's opponent - Suwon Bluewings

Goal brings to you the lowdown on South Korea's representative in the 2020 AFC Champions League, Suwon Bluewings who Johor Darul Ta'zim will face in Group G.

History

Founded in 1995 by electronics giant Samsung, Suwon have been one of the big teams in South Korean football competing in the K-League 1.

South Korea football legend Cha Bum-kun was at the helm for six years between 2004 to 2010 in which he helped them win seven trophies including the league title, FA Cup and League Cup.

Lee Woon-jae who was in goal when Korea co-hosted the World Cup back in 2002 is one of the legends of the club alongside Song Chong-gug and Kim Nam-il.