Choi Yong-soo

Choi Yong-soo is one of those South Korean football figures who quietly built a legacy on both sides of the touchline. As a striker, he was sharp, composed, and carried the kind of goal-scoring instinct that gets you noticed on the international stage — he represented South Korea at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, which is a big deal for any footballer. After hanging up his boots, he transitioned into management and made his mark coaching in the K League, most notably with FC Seoul, where he had genuine success. A Yonsei University graduate with the brains to match the boots, Choi is the type of football man who commands respect not just for what he achieved as a player, but for how he grew into a thoughtful, competitive manager. Solid career, solid person — Korean football should be proud to claim him.

Name (English)

Choi Yong-soo

Name (Japanese)

崔龍洙

Reading

ちぇ・よんす

Born

September 10, 1973 (age 52)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Ox

Origin

Busan, South Korea

Height

184 cm

Occupation

association football player / association football coach

University

Yonsei University

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B4%94%E9%BE%8D%E6%B4%99

Tags

• association football player
• association football coach

Last updated

2026-06-02

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