Hyun-seok Hong

Back after Gent loan

Hong is back with Mainz after spending the second half of the 2025/26 season on loan at Gent.

Analysis: Hong spent time on loan at Nantes and Gent in the 2025/26 season, and it remains to be seen whether he'll secure a steady role in Mainz's first team for the 2026/27 campaign. Over those two loan spells, Hong made 25 appearances across all competitions but notched just one goal and one assist -- both for Gent.