Daejeon Citizen is a professional soccer club based in Daejeon, South Korea. The club was founded in 1997 and currently competes in the K League 2, the second tier of South Korean football. Daejeon Citizen's home venue is the Daejeon World Cup Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 40,535. The club is nicknamed "The Purples" due to their traditional purple home kit. In terms of major accomplishments, Daejeon Citizen has had success in the past. They won the K League Cup in 2001 and finished as runners-up in the K League Classic (now K League 1) in 1997 and 1998. The club has also participated in continental competitions, such as the AFC Champions League. Daejeon Citizen has a loyal fan base and is known for their passionate support during matches.