Jang Jung

Jang Jung is a South Korean former footballer who mostly played as a centre-back throughout his entire career.

Playing career

Club career Jang formerly played with Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso in South Korea.

In 1989, he joined Perak FA in Malaysia.

He also represented the South Korean Olympic team for the 1985 Merlion Cup.

Coaching career

Geylang United While playing for Geylang United, Jang was trained as a coach and completed his qualifications. for six years

Perak FA On 19 July 2012, it was announced that Jang will take over his former team Perak FA's head coach position from Norizan Bakar on an interim basis until the end of the 2012 Malaysia Cup campaign. His spell with Perak was a disappointing one, recording only one win, while suffering three draws and two defeats in six Malaysia Cup group stage matches, failing to qualify to the quarter-finals. His contract was not renewed after the Malaysia Cup exit.

Personal life Jang is married and has a son and a daughter.

International goals Results list South Korea's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition July 29, 1983 Los Angeles 1 goal 1–1 (3–5 PSO) 1983 LA Tournament

Honours Player Perak Malaysia FA Cup: 1990

Singapore Lions M-League: 1994 Malaysia Cup: 1994

Manager Geylang United S.League: 2001

Individual S.League Coach of the Year: 2001