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Chang Woon-soo

1928 – 1992

South Korean footballer

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Lived 1928 – 1992 (aged 64). Chang Woon-soo was a South Korean association football player and association football coach.

Chang Woon-soo (; 19 November 1928 – 28 December 1992) was a South Korean football manager.

Managerial career Chang mostly worked as a youth team manager, and managed football teams of , and Yonsei University. He nurtured a considerable number of national team players and was famous for discovering and teaching Cha Bum-kun, one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time.

Chang was appointed manager of semi-professional club Daewoo FC in 1981 after leading Yonsei University to three domestic titles in the previous year, including senior tournament Korean President's Cup. In his first season at Daewoo, he won the spring league and was selected as the best manager of the league. He successfully finished the rest of the season, winning the 1984 K League and the K League Manager of the Year Award.

Honours Manager South Korea U20 AFC Youth Championship third place: 1973

Yonsei University Korean President's Cup: 1980 K League 1: 1984 Korean Semi-professional League (Spring) Best Manager: 1981 K League 1 Manager of the Year: 1984

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Who was Chang Woon-soo?

South Korean footballer (1928-1992)

When was Chang Woon-soo born?

Chang Woon-soo was born on 19 November 1928 in Seoul.

When did Chang Woon-soo die?

Chang Woon-soo died on 28 December 1992 in Seoul.

What was Chang Woon-soo's occupation?

Chang Woon-soo was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Chang Woon-soo?

Chang Woon-soo was South Korean.

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· Wikipedia: Chang Woon-soo

· Wikidata: Q5071686

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