FIFA CWC: Farias, Other Ulsan HD Key Players Sundowns Should Be Wary of

• Mamelodi Sundowns are set to face South Korean side Ulsan HD in their opening match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with the Brazilians regarded as favourites to win.
• Sundowns will need to perform well to overcome the young Korean side, and Briefly News has highlighted key Ulsan HD players that Sundowns should keep an eye on to ensure they don’t get caught off guard.
• Ulsan HD boasts some talented players who could pose a threat to Sundowns’ ambitions at the global competition.

Mamelodi Sundowns will face South Korean side Ulsan HD in their first match at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The Brazilians are rated as the favourites to win their opening fixture of the competition but need to put up a good performance against the young Korean side.

Briefly News lists some of Ulsan HD's key players that Sundowns need to keep an eye on during the match.

Ulsan HD Key Players Sundowns Should Look Out For

Joo Min-Kyu

The veteran striker Joo Min-Kyu is Ulsan’s main goal threat and one of the most consistent scorers in the K League. He scored 17 goals last season as the South Korean side cruised to the league title win.

Erick Farias

The Brazilian attacker is known for his flair and has been contributing goals for the team in the South Korean league this season. He is one of the most important players in the team.

Um Won-Sang

Won-Sang brings pace and directness down the wings for the Korean side. The South Korean international is good at providing assists and can switch between both wings.

Darijan Bojanic

Bojanić is the heartbeat of Ulsan’s midfield and will battle with Teboho Mokoena and Marcelo Allende to see who will control the midfield.

The Swedish midfielder is good at creating chances and also contributing to the attacking department.

Key players for Sundowns at FIFA CWC

Briefly News earlier outlined the key players for Miguel Cardoso at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States of America.

Themba Zwane is expected to be back with the team after missing out on the two legs of the CAF Champions League final and was on target when the Brazilians thrashed two US side 6-0 in their preparatory match ahead of the Club World Cup.

A lot of football pundits and legendary players criticised the Portuguese tactician for not featuring Mshishi in the CAF Champions League final, as they believed he could've made a difference for the Brazilians against the eventual winners, Pyramids FC.

Sundowns star ruled out of CWC

Briefly News also confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns will be with an injured player for the global tournament in North America.

The South African star has been scheduled to undergo surgery and could miss the start of next season. The player's absence won't have much effect on Cardoso's side as they already have replacement lined up in the squad that travelled to the United States.

Source: Briefly News