*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:51, 6 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:00, 15 October 2024 (UTC)
Bae started his career in the academy of Daegu FC. Afterwards, he attended Daegu Banyawol Elementary School, Daeryun Middle School, Cheonan Jeil High School and Jinwee High School.[2] While playing for Pyeongtaek Jinwee, the football club of Jinwee High School, he was considered one of his country's best talents.[3]
In January 2022, following interest from a number of clubs across Europe, as well as former club Daegu, he signed for K League 2 side Daejeon Hana Citizen.[3] He made eleven appearances in his first season with Daejeon as he helped his team win the promotion play-offs against Gimcheon Sangmu.[4] In the 2023 season, Bae received more playing time in K League 1, as he continued his integration into the squad from the reserve team.[5]
On 27 August 2023, Daejeon officially announced that they had reached an agreement with EFL Championship side Stoke City for the transfer of Bae on a permanent deal.[6][7]
Stoke City
On 31 August 2023, Bae joined Stoke City for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.[8] He scored his first goal in English football on 24 February 2024 in a 2–1 defeat against Cardiff City and followed this up a week later in a 2–0 victory against Middlesbrough.[9][10] In the 2023–24 season, Bae made 40 appearances as Stoke successfully avoided relegation, finishing in 17th position.[11][12] He was named the club's Player of the Year in his first season at Stoke City.[13]
International career
Youth
After representing South Korea at under-19 level in a number of friendlies, Bae was called up to the under-20 squad for the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification. Having scored in two qualifiers against Mongolia and Malaysia, he was called up to the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup.[14] Although South Korea failed to win the tournament by being knocked out in the semi-finals by Uzbekistan, Bae was still praised for his performances.[15]
Bae was called up to the under-20 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He started quietly in the tournament, but South Korea finished fourth under his influence. When he scored one and provided an assist in a 3–2 victory against Ecuador,[16] Ecuadorian manager Miguel Bravo described him as a "Brazilian".[17] Italian manager Carmine Nunziata defeated South Korea in the semi-finals, but he was also attracted to Bae's performance.[18]
He has continued his good performance as a winger since he was also selected for the A national team in October 24. In addition, he is highly anticipated as a side resource for the Korean national team with two assists in two games.[20]
Style of play
An attacking midfielder who is comfortable using both feet, Bae has been regarded for his passing range and dribbling, as well as his balance and stamina.[3]
^ abcK리그 스카우트 홀린 '대전의 슈퍼루키' 배준호를 주목하라 [Pay attention to 'Daejeon's super rookie' Bae Jun-ho, who was possessed by K League scout]. Naver (in Korean). Sports Chosun. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
^ ab[서보원의 온 더 볼] U-20 대표 MF 배준호, "롤모델은 대전 선배 황인범" [[Seo Bo-won's on the ball] U-20 international MF Bae Jun-ho, "My role model is Daejeon senior Hwang In-beom"] (in Korean). FIFA. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
^[현장목소리] ‘데뷔 2년 차’ 대전 배준호의 패기, "아직 다 안 보여줬어" [[Voice from the scene] 'a sophomore' Daejeon Bae Jun-ho's spirit, "I haven't shown everything yet"] (in Korean). Starnews Korea. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
^"Bae Jun-ho" (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
^U-20 아시안컵서 빛나는 배준호...한국 축구 미래 밝다 [Bae Jun-ho is shining at the U-20 Asian Cup... The future of Korean football is bright] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
