Shin Tae-yong

Football coach and former player

Shin Tae-yong - Football coach and former player
Born

October 11th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Korea

Links & References

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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