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Choi Won-kwon

b. 1981

South Korean footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Choi Won-kwon

Born 1981. Choi Won-kwon is a South Korean association football player and association football coach.

Choi Won-kwon (; born 8 November 1982) is a South Korean former football player.

Playing career Club He was played for FC Seoul, Jeju United, Daegu FC

International He was part of the South Korea U-23 team in the 2004 Summer Olympics that finished second in Group A, making it through to the next round before being defeated by the eventual silver medalists, Paraguay.

Coaching career After his retirement, Choi became a manager. He was appointed as the head coach of his former team Daegu in 2022 and remained there until 2024. He then worked as assistant coach for Kim Sang-sik at the Vietnam national team. On 14 July 2025, he was appointed as the head coach of V.League 1 club Dong A Thanh Hoa.

Career statistics Club

※ Checking 7 matches in 2001–02 Asian Club Championship now.

International

Managerial

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Important facts

Born
8 November 1981, Seoul
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
South Korea
Education
Dongbuk High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Choi Won-kwon?

South Korean footballer

When was Choi Won-kwon born?

Choi Won-kwon was born on 8 November 1981 in Seoul.

What is Choi Won-kwon's occupation?

Choi Won-kwon is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Choi Won-kwon?

Choi Won-kwon is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Choi Won-kwon

· Wikidata: Q5103980

· DBpedia: Choi Won-kwon

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