Choi Moon-sik facts for kids
![]() Choi in 2016
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Choi Moon-sik | ||
Date of birth | 6 January 1971 | ||
Place of birth | Seoul, South Korea | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1989–1998 | Pohang Steelers | 127 | (26) |
1996–1997 | → Sangmu FC (draft) | ||
1999–2000 | Jeonnam Dragons | 48 | (8) |
2001 | Oita Trinita | 9 | (2) |
2001 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 12 | (0) |
2002 | Bucheon SK | 20 | (2) |
Total | 216 | (38) | |
National team | |||
1988 | South Korea U20 | ||
1991 | South Korea U23 | 4 | (3) |
1993–1997 | South Korea | 38 | (9) |
Teams managed | |||
2011 | Jeonnam Dragons (assistant) | ||
2012 | South Korea U17 | ||
2012–2013 | South Korea U20 (assistant) | ||
2013–2015 | South Korea U23 (assistant) | ||
2015–2016 | Daejeon Citizen | ||
2017 | Yanbian Funde (assistant) | ||
2023 | Kelantan | ||
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Choi Moon-sik | |
Hangul |
최문식
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Hanja |
崔文植
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Revised Romanization | Choe Mun-sik |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Mun-sik |
Choi Moon-sik (born January 6, 1971) is a South Korean football coach and a former player. He was known as the "Technician" because of his amazing skills on the field. Many people think he was one of the best creative players in South Korean football history. He played for his country in big events like the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
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Playing Career Highlights
Choi Moon-sik was a talented attacking midfielder. This means he played in the middle of the field and helped create goals for his team. He played for several important clubs in South Korea and even one in Japan.
Club Teams
Choi Moon-sik started his professional career with Pohang Steelers in 1989. He played there for many years, showing off his skills. Later, he joined Jeonnam Dragons and then played for Oita Trinita in Japan. He also played for Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Bucheon SK. Over his career, he played in 216 games and scored 38 goals.
Playing for South Korea
Choi Moon-sik also played for the South Korean national team. He represented his country at different age levels, including the Under-20 and Under-23 teams. For the main national team, he played 38 games and scored 9 goals. He helped his team in important matches, including World Cup qualification games.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Choi Moon-sik became a football coach. He has coached different teams, helping young players and professional clubs.
Coaching Roles
He started as an assistant coach for Jeonnam Dragons. He also coached South Korea's national youth teams, like the Under-17, Under-20, and Under-23 teams. This helped him guide future football stars.
Managing Clubs
Choi Moon-sik has also been the head coach for professional clubs. He managed Daejeon Citizen in South Korea. Later, he also managed Kelantan F.C. in Malaysia.
Achievements and Awards
Choi Moon-sik won many awards and championships during his playing career.
Team Honours
- Pohang Steelers
* K League 1: 1992 * Korean League Cup: 1993 * Asian Club Championship: 1997–98
- Sangmu FC
* Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1996, 1997 * Korean National Championship: 1996
- Jeonnam Dragons
* Korean League Cup runner-up: 2000
- Suwon Samsung Bluewings
* Korean League Cup: 2001 * Asian Club Championship: 2000–01 * Asian Super Cup: 2001
Individual Awards
- Korean President's Cup top goalscorer: 1996
- Korean National Championship Best Player: 1996
- K League All-Star: 2000
- K League '90s All-Star Team: 2003
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See also
In Spanish: Choi Moon-sik para niños