Lee Min-sung facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 23, 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.82 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Daejeon Hana Citizen (Manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1995 | Ajou University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996–2002 | Pusan Daewoo Royals / Busan I'Cons | 77 | (6) |
| 1999–2001 | → Sangmu (military service) | ? | (?) |
| 2003–2004 | Pohang Steelers | 62 | (2) |
| 2005–2008 | FC Seoul | 65 | (0) |
| 2010 | Yongin City | ? | (?) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1994–1995 | South Korea U-23 | 8 | (0) |
| 1995–2004 | South Korea | 67 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2010–2011 | Yongin City (assistant coach) | ||
| 2012 | Guangzhou Evergrande (coach) | ||
| 2012 | Gangwon FC (coach) | ||
| 2013–2014 | Jeonnam Dragons FC (coach) | ||
| 2015–2016 | Ulsan Hyundai (coach) | ||
| 2016–2017 | Changchun Yatai F.C. (coach) | ||
| 2018–2020 | South Korea U-23 (Assistant Manager) | ||
| 2021– | Daejeon Hana Citizen | ||
† Appearances (Goals). |
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| Lee Min-sung | |
| Hangul |
이민성
|
|---|---|
| Hanja |
李敏成
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| Revised Romanization | Yi Min-seong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Min-sŏng |
Lee Min-Sung (Hangul: 이민성; born on June 23, 1973) is a famous former South Korean football player. He was known for being a strong defender. After his playing career, he became a successful football coach. He is currently the manager for Daejeon Hana Citizen.
Lee Min-Sung played for several top clubs in South Korea. He also proudly represented his country on the national team. He even played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments!
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Playing Career Highlights
Lee Min-Sung started his football journey at Ajou University. He then joined professional clubs.
Club Teams
Lee Min-Sung played for several well-known teams in South Korea.
- He started his professional career with Pusan Daewoo Royals, later known as Busan I'Cons.
- During his career, he also played for Pohang Steelers.
- Another big club he played for was FC Seoul.
- He also spent some time playing for Yongin City FC.
- He even played for Sangmu while doing his military service.
International Matches
Lee Min-Sung was a key player for the South Korea national football team. He played in many important games for his country.
World Cup Appearances
Lee Min-Sung had the honor of playing in two FIFA World Cup tournaments:
- The 1998 FIFA World Cup
- The 2002 FIFA World Cup, which was co-hosted by South Korea and Japan.
Famous Goal Against Japan
One of his most memorable moments was scoring a winning goal against Japan. This happened during the qualifying matches for the 1998 World Cup. It was a very important goal for South Korea!
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Lee Min-Sung moved into coaching. He has held many coaching roles.
Assistant and Head Coach Roles
Lee Min-Sung has worked with various teams as a coach:
- He started as an assistant coach at Yongin City FC.
- He then worked as a coach for teams like Guangzhou Evergrande and Gangwon FC.
- He also coached at Jeonnam Dragons FC and Ulsan Hyundai.
- He even coached for Changchun Yatai F.C. in China.
National Team Coaching
Lee Min-Sung also helped coach the South Korea national under-23 football team. He served as an assistant manager for them.
Current Manager Role
Since 2021, Lee Min-Sung has been the manager of Daejeon Hana Citizen. He leads the team and helps them play their best.
See also
In Spanish: Lee Min-sung para niños
