Choi Sung-yong

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.[3] 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.[3][4]

Choi Sung-yong

Choi in 2013
Personal information
Date of birth	(1975-12-25) 25 December 1975
Place of birth	Masan, Gyeongnam, South Korea
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Wing-back, midfielder
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–1996	Korea University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1997–1998	Sangmu FC (draft)
1999–2000	Vissel Kobe	51	(0)
2001	LASK Linz	19	(1)
2002–2006	Suwon Samsung Bluewings	78	(1)
2006–2007	Yokohama FC	22	(0)
2007	Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i	8	(0)
2008–2010	Thespa Kusatsu	48	(0)
Total		226	(2)
International career
1990	South Korea U17	1	(0)
1993	South Korea U20	3	(0)
1994–1996	South Korea U23[1]	44	(0)
1995–2003	South Korea	65	(1)
Managerial career
2023	Suwon Samsung Bluewings (caretaker)[2]
Medal record Representing  South Korea Men's football AFC Asian Cup 2000 Lebanon Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.[1] After the 2002 World Cup, he joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings and helped the club win the K League title.