Joon-ho Bae

Bae Jun-ho is a South Korean attacking midfielder who plays for Stoke City in the EFL Championship, having joined in 2023 after beginning his career with Daejeon Hana Citizen in the K League. He was named Stoke City Player of the Year in his debut season.

Bae started his professional career at Daejeon Hana Citizen in the K League, where he helped the club gain promotion. Stoke City signed him in August 2023 and he became a first-team regular, making over 130 appearances across three seasons and earning the club's Player of the Year award in 2023–24.

Praised for his passing range, dribbling ability, and two-footedness, Bae has also represented South Korea at youth level and senior international level, earning 13 caps for the senior team and participating in the 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship.