We would like to announce that Hwang Seok-ho's contract will not be renewed for this season, as it expired at the end of the 2016 season.
■Registered Name: Hwang Seok-ho (黄錫鎬) Hwang Seok Ho
■Date of Birth: June 27, 1989
■Nationality: Republic of Korea
■Position: DF
■Size: 183 cm, 80 kg
■Career: Unho Middle School - Unho High School - Daegu University - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2012) - Kashima Antlers (2015~)
■Official Match Record:
J1 League total: 92 appearances, 3 goals (36 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
J.League Championship: 3 appearances, 0 goals (Kashima only)
League Cup total: 12 appearances, 1 goal (5 appearances, 1 goal for Kashima)
Emperor's Cup total: 6 appearances, 0 goals (3 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
AFC Champions League: 14 appearances, 1 goal (5 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
Club World Cup: 3 appearances, 0 goals (1 appearance, 0 goals for Kashima)
Suruga Bank Championship: 1 appearance, 0 goals (Kashima only)
Xerox Super Cup: 1 appearance, 0 goals
■Comment from Hwang Seok-ho:
"I am truly grateful to all the fans and supporters who always cheered me on for two years, and to everyone involved with Kashima Antlers who supported me. I am also grateful to my wonderful teammates and friends with whom I shared so many memories and the best of times. I am very happy that I was able to contribute to winning multiple titles during these two years and that I was able to make my mark in the history of Kashima Antlers. Although I am leaving the team, I believe that there will be a day when we can meet again, and wherever I go, I will continue to watch over and support Kashima Antlers. Thank you very much for everything."