Jesse Lingard may have delivered the goal of his career on Sunday, unleashing a thunderous 25-yard volley to hand FC Seoul a crucial 1-0 victory over Ulsan Hyundai in K League 1. The former Manchester United star lit up the game with a moment of pure brilliance late in the first half, keeping Seoul firmly in the race for a playoff spot.
The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute after Ulsan failed to properly clear a dangerous cross into the box. Lingard’s teammate, Hwang Do-yoon, instinctively headed the loose ball into his path, and the Englishman made no mistake—smashing home an unstoppable volley from distance that left the goalkeeper helpless. The goal stood as the only strike of the match, securing three valuable points for Seoul.
Lingard’s rocket marked his fifth goal of the 2025 season, continuing an impressive run of form in South Korea. His influence has grown steadily since joining the club, and this latest contribution may go down as his most iconic yet.
Speaking after the match, a visibly elated Lingard reflected on the moment:
“In common terms, it felt like the ball was right on my foot. At that moment, I felt, ‘This is a goal,’ or ‘The goalkeeper will be in trouble.’ I think my confidence just surged.
I personally think it will be among the top five goals of my life. My shot was good, but Hwang Do-yoon’s pass was excellent. I will continue to train hard to not only help the team but also to show my best performance consistently.”
With the win, FC Seoul stay firmly in contention as the race for K League 1 playoff spots intensifies. And if Lingard continues to produce moments like this, Seoul fans will be dreaming of a deep postseason run.
