Van Hrunsven (26, Netherlands) is very adaptable.
Van Hrunsven is a right-footed central defender wearing a Gwangju FC uniform in the 2026 summer transfer market. Van Hrunsven is 194 centimeters tall and has strong power and passing power. Prior to joining Gwangju, he played in the second division of Dutch professional football, RKC Balbake and FC Denbose. This is the first time Van Hrunsven has left the Netherlands since his professional debut.
Van Hrunsven made his K League 1 debut on July 11 against the Pohang Steelers. Van Hrunsven has played full time for three consecutive games since that day.
사진 확대 Gwangju FC central defender Van Hrunsven. Photo = Reporter Lee Geun-seung
사진 확대 Gwangju FC central defender Van Hrunsven (pictured left). Photo = Korean Professional Football Federation
사진 확대 Gwangju FC central defender Van Hrunsven. Photo = Korean Professional Football Federation
This is the story of “MK Sports” with Van Hrunsven, who finished the home game against Gimcheon Sangmu 1-1 on the 22nd.
Q. We had a 1-1 draw at home against Gimcheon.
It’s a very disappointing result. We expected more from this game. We got off to a good start. We scored the first goal in the early hours (5 minutes in the first half). However, the flow was cut off by allowing an equalizer (6 minutes in the first half) too quickly. It’s an unsatisfactory game.
Q. I think the heat and high humidity in Korea are unfamiliar. Is there any difficulty in adapting to the environment.
Korea is much hotter and humid than the Netherlands. It’s true that it’s hard. However, he played full time for three consecutive games. I think I’m adjusting well to the Korean weather and the K-League.
사진 확대 Gwangju FC central defender Van Hrunsven (pictured left). Photo = Korean Professional Football Federation
Q. He has been playing as a main player since joining Gwangju. Do you have a secret to keeping yourself in good shape.
He trained in the Netherlands under the guidance of a personal physical coach. It seems that the hard work of taking care of your body helps you adapt quickly in Gwangju. These days, I exercise even on my day off. I will try to show better performance than now.
Q. This is my first time playing outside of the Netherlands. We haven’t played many games yet, but what is the impression of K League 1.
I feel that K League 1 is a much more tactical league than the Dutch second division. I played in the second part of the Netherlands. In the second part of the Netherlands, each player’s ability is important. This is why there are many one-on-one fights. In K League 1, all players move as a team. I can feel the importance of tactical movement.
사진 확대 Gwangju FC central defender Van Hrunsven. Photo = Korean Professional Football Federation
Q. Gwangju remains the lowest (12th) in the K League 1.
You can perform better than now. I believe that if our players unite in one mind, they will be much better than they are now. I will do everything in my power to achieve my team goals at every moment.
[Gwangju = Lee Geun-seung, MK Sports Reporter]