Choi Sung-yong
South Korean association football player
About Choi Sung-yong
Born 1975. Choi Sung-yong is a South Korean association football player and association football coach.
Choi Sung-yong (; born 25 December 1975) is a former South Korean footballer who played as a wing-back or midfielder. Known for his good stamina and concentration, Choi was noted for his ability for man-to-man defense. He performed a role to concentrate on marking Hidetoshi Nakata, considered the best Asian player at the time, when South Korea played against Japan in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Choi played for the South Korea national team as a right-back in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was also selected for the national team for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but didn't appear on the field at that time.
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Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
International + Appearances and goals by national team and year Korean Super Cup: 2005 Asian Super Cup: 2002 A3 Champions Cup: 2005
Yokohama FC J2 League: 2006
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i Korean League Cup: 2007
South Korea U20
South Korea AFC Asian Cup third place: 2000
Individual K League All-Star: 2002, 2005
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Who is Choi Sung-yong?
South Korean association football player
When was Choi Sung-yong born?
Choi Sung-yong was born on 25 December 1975 in Masan.
What is Choi Sung-yong's occupation?
Choi Sung-yong is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Choi Sung-yong?
Choi Sung-yong is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Choi Sung-yong. https://biography.guide/choi-sung-yong/
MLA: "Choi Sung-yong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/choi-sung-yong/.
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