Choi Sung-yong facts for kids

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Choi Sung-yong

Choi in 2013
Personal information
Date of birth	(1975-12-25) 25 December 1975 (age 49)
Place of birth	Masan, Gyeongnam, South Korea
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Wing-back, midfielder
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–1996	Korea University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1997–1998	Sangmu FC (draft)
1999–2000	Vissel Kobe	51	(0)
2001	LASK Linz	19	(1)
2002–2006	Suwon Samsung Bluewings	78	(1)
2006–2007	Yokohama FC	22	(0)
2007	Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i	8	(0)
2008–2010	Thespa Kusatsu	48	(0)
Total		226	(2)
International career
1990	South Korea U17	1	(0)
1993	South Korea U20	3	(0)
1994–1996	South Korea U23	44	(0)
1995–2003	South Korea	65	(1)
Managerial career
2023	Suwon Samsung Bluewings (caretaker)
Medal record Representing  South Korea Men's football AFC Asian Cup Bronze 2000 Lebanon Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Choi Sung-yong (Hangul: 최성용) is a famous former football player from South Korea. He was born on December 25, 1975. He played as a wing-back or midfielder, which are important positions on a football team. A wing-back plays on the side of the field, helping both in defense and attack. A midfielder plays in the middle, connecting defense and offense.

Choi was known for his great energy and focus during games. He was especially good at marking, which means closely guarding an opponent player to stop them from scoring. He famously marked Hidetoshi Nakata, who was considered the best Asian player at the time, when South Korea played against Japan.

Choi played for the South Korea national football team as a right-back in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was also chosen for the national team for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Korea and Japan. However, he did not play in any games during that tournament. After the 2002 World Cup, he joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings and helped them win the K League title.

Choi Sung-yong's Football Journey

Playing for South Korea

Choi Sung-yong was a key player for the South Korean national team. He played in many important matches. His ability to defend strongly made him a valuable part of the team.

He represented his country in two FIFA World Cups. These are the biggest football tournaments in the world. He played in the 1998 World Cup. He was also part of the team for the 2002 World Cup.

Club Career Highlights

Choi played for several football clubs during his career. He played in South Korea, Japan, and Austria. Each club helped him grow as a player.

• Vissel Kobe (Japan): He played here from 1999 to 2000.
• LASK Linz (Austria): He played for this Austrian club in 2001.
• Suwon Samsung Bluewings (South Korea): He spent a significant part of his career here from 2002 to 2006. He helped them win many titles.
• Yokohama FC (Japan): He returned to Japan to play for Yokohama FC in 2006.
• Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i (South Korea): He played for this South Korean team in 2007.
• Thespa Kusatsu (Japan): He finished his playing career here from 2008 to 2010.

Choi Sung-yong's Achievements

Choi Sung-yong won many awards and championships during his career. These show how successful he was as a player.

Club Trophies

He won several titles with his clubs:

• Suwon Samsung Bluewings
  • K League: 2004
  • Korean FA Cup: 2002
  • Korean League Cup: 2005
  • Korean Super Cup: 2005
  • Asian Club Championship: 2001–02
  • Asian Super Cup: 2002
  • A3 Champions Cup: 2005
• Yokohama FC
  • J2 League: 2006
• Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
  • Korean League Cup: 2007

International Achievements

Choi also achieved success with the South Korean national team:

• South Korea
  • AFC Asian Cup third place: 2000

Individual Awards

He was also recognized for his individual skills:

• K League All-Star: 2002, 2005

See also

In Spanish: Choi Sung-yong para niños