Pohang Steelers are one of Korea and Asia’s most successful sides. The Steelers hold the record for the most number of AFC Champions League wins, at 3. Though, the club began life in 1984 as POSCO, after their parent company, Pohang Iron and Steel Company.

Though the name did not last that long, when in the following year, the name was changed to POSCO Dolphins, then again in 1985, when they became the POSCO Atoms. However, this name change proved to be a lucky omen for the club when in 1986, they won their first championship. Also, up until 1998 they where continuously in the top 4 of the K-League.

Another first for the club was in 1990, when they opened the first club specific 20,000 seat stadium. Then to encourage stronger ties with the local community, the club changed its name once more in 1997 when they adopted the name of the local town, and became the Pohang Atoms.

Then, in 1997, they finally settled on their current name, Pohang Steelers. This also marked another period of success, with back to back Asian Champions Cup in 1997, and 1998. However, this did not last, when in the early 2000’s the club endured a large dip in form, and struggled near the foot of the K-League.

However, in 2007, they finally managed to climb back to the top, and claim the K-League championship. They followed this up with a 2-1 victory over Al Ittihad to claim their 3rd Asian Champions Cup.

The Pohang Steelers logo is a stylised, flame-like “S” on a shield, to represent the passion of the fans, the fire needed in forging steel, and of course, its an S for Steelers. The shape of the shield at the base is designed to mimic an Eagles beak, to stand for the teams attacking prowess.

The club have opted for red and black as the main club colours, to show power, speed, strength and control. The kits themselves are manufactured by Kappa. The kit has been designed to be quite simple. The kit has red and black stripes in a horizontal pattern over the shirt, and continued over the sleeve. A thin gold trim split’s the sleeve from the main body of the kit by running from under the arm to the collar.

The clubs crest is on the left side of the chest, and Kappa’s distinctive logo on the right. On the chest, the clubs main sponsor, Posco.