‘Hak -bumson Persona’ Jeju SK Tiago “I want to succeed together in Jeju, director Kim Hak -bum” (Interview)

(Sports Chosun Kim Ga -eul) “I want to succeed together in Jeju.”

Tiago (32, Jeju SK), who returned, has returned to the K -League. Brazilian Tiago, 32, made his first step on the Korean stage in 2015 in Pohang Steelers’ uniforms. In 2016, he wore the uniform of Seongnam FC. In the summer of 2016, he scored 13 goals and 5 assists in 19 K-League 1 match before he left for Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia). Kim Hak -bum, the head of Jeju, who led him at the time. Tiago, who flew under Kim under Kim, has since passed through Jeonbuk Hyundai, Sagan Dos, Gamba Osaka, Pajiano Okayama (Japan), Xiapecoen City (Brazil), Tokushima Bortis (Japan) and Utai (Thailand). He turned around and reunited with Kim in the summer of 2025. Tiago is the key to the second half of Jeju’s rebound. Jeju is competing for all -time rankings this season. The ranking is shaking according to the results of one match.

Tiago made its debut in the ‘Hana Bank K -League 1 2025’ home game with FC Seoul held at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on the 23rd. On the 26th, he stepped on the ground as a starter in the home game against Kimcheon at the Gimcheon Stadium. He showed sharp movements around the stadium. It was a bit bitter by trying to shoot two or three opponents. However, he resigned by bench with only 45 minutes of physical strength.

After the game, Tiago said, “It’s too bad. I had three chances. I missed the corner kick, a goal shot and a glass pass. I was able to score for the first time in Jeju uniform.

“The heat is not that disturbance for me. Brazil is twice as hot as here. Thailand and Saudi Arabia are not comparable to here. It’s not a disturbing factor.” I will train and adapt quickly to help the team. ”

The core of Tiago’s performance, eventually Kim and his synergy. Tiago said, “(I met again) Kim’s face is the same. People seem to be the same.” He said, “I can’t be deceived, but I’m the same as in Seongnam.

“I was a 22 -year -old Tiago, but now I’m 32 years old. I think it can be different. But the greed to win is the same as the old days.

By Kim Ga -eul, staff reporter epi17@sportschosun.com