Yoon Jong-hwan facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Yoon Jong-Hwan | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Gwangju, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.73 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1994 | Dong-A University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–1999 | Yukong Elephants / Bucheon SK | 68 | (8) |
| 2000–2002 | Cerezo Osaka | 81 | (9) |
| 2003 | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 30 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 42 | (3) |
| 2006–2007 | Sagan Tosu | 67 | (3) |
| Total | 288 | (24) | |
| National team | |||
| 1994–1996 | South Korea U-23 | 29 | (6) |
| 1994–2002 | South Korea | 40 | (3) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2011–2014 | Sagan Tosu | ||
| 2015–2016 | Ulsan Hyundai | ||
| 2017–2018 | Cerezo Osaka | ||
| 2019 | Muangthong United | ||
| 2020–2023 | JEF United Chiba | ||
| 2023–2024 | Gangwon FC | ||
| 2025– | Incheon United | ||
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| Yoon Jong-hwan | |
| Hangul |
윤정환
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| Hanja |
尹晶煥
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| Revised Romanization | Yun Jeong-hwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yun Chŏng-hwan |
Yoon Jong-Hwan, born on February 16, 1973, is a famous South Korean football manager and a former player. He currently manages the K League 2 club Incheon United in South Korea.
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Yoon Jong-Hwan's Playing Career
Yoon Jong-Hwan started his professional football journey in South Korea. He played for teams like Yukong Elephants and Bucheon SK. He also spent two seasons with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors from 2004 to 2005.
One of his most important times as a player was with Cerezo Osaka in Japan. He also played for Sagan Tosu in Japan. After the 2007 J2 League season, he decided to retire from playing professional football.
Playing for His Country
Yoon Jong-Hwan proudly represented his country, South Korea, in several important tournaments.
Olympic Games
He was part of the South Korea U-23 squad. This team competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
FIFA World Cup
Yoon also played for the main South Korea national football team. He was a member of the team that participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Even though he was part of the squad, he did not play in any of the seven games during that World Cup.
International Goals Scored
Yoon Jong-Hwan scored some important goals for his national team. Here are a few of them:
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 December 1998 | Bangkok, Thailand |  Vietnam |
1 goal | 4–0 | 1998 Asian Games |
| 9 December 1998 | Bangkok, Thailand |  United Arab Emirates |
1 goal | 2–1 | 1998 Asian Games |
| 16 May 2002 | Busan, South Korea |  Scotland |
1 goal | 4–1 | Friendly match |
Yoon Jong-Hwan as a Manager
After retiring as a player, Yoon Jong-Hwan became a football manager. He has managed several clubs in both Japan and South Korea.
Managerial Record
Here is a look at his record as a manager for different teams:
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
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| G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Sagan Tosu |  |
1 February 2011 | 7 August 2014 | 149 | 71 | 29 | 49 | 47.65 |
| Ulsan Hyundai |  |
1 January 2015 | 13 November 2016 | 80 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 41.25 |
| Cerezo Osaka | |
1 February 2017 | 31 December 2018 | 100 | 51 | 25 | 24 | 51.00 |
| Muangthong United |  |
8 April 2019 | 12 June 2019 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25.00 |
| JEF United Chiba | |
1 February 2020 | 31 December 2022 | 129 | 50 | 34 | 45 | 38.76 |
| Gangwon FC | |
15 June 2023 | 5 December 2024 | 63 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 39.68 |
| Incheon United | |
22 December 2024 | Present | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Total | 529 | 232 | 132 | 165 | 43.86 | |||
Awards and Achievements
Yoon Jong-Hwan has won several awards and titles both as a player and as a manager.
As a Player
- Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
- K League 1: 2003 (League Champion)
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- Korean FA Cup: 2005 (Cup Winner)
As a Manager
- Cerezo Osaka
- J.League Cup: 2017 (Cup Winner)
- Emperor's Cup: 2017 (Cup Winner)
- Japanese Super Cup: 2018 (Super Cup Winner)
Individual Awards
- J.League Manager of the Year: 2017 (Recognized as the best manager in the J.League)
See also
In Spanish: Yoon Jong-hwan para niños
