Shin Tae-yong
Football coach and former player
Born
October 11th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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Career started in 1989 as a player with the South Korea national football team. Played as a defender until retirement in 2002. Transitioned to coaching, leading South Korea's U-23 team and overseeing the senior national team. Notable for participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup as head coach of South Korea.
Led South Korea in the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Played for the South Korea national team from 1989 to 2002
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