World Cup Semifinal Hero 'Lee Eul-yong' to Serve as General Director of Yongin City Football Center View original image


[Asia Economy (Yongin) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Eul-yong, a former national soccer player and a key figure in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup semifinal achievement, has been appointed as the head coach of the Yongin City Soccer Center.


The Yongin City Soccer Center announced on the 3rd that Lee Eul-yong has been appointed to the currently vacant head coach position.


Head Coach Lee began his professional career in 1995 with the Railroad Administration soccer team and was a central figure in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup semifinal success.


After the Korea-Japan World Cup, he moved to the European stage, playing a significant role in elevating the status of Korean soccer. Upon returning to the domestic league, he played for Seoul FC and Gangwon FC, among others.



Head Coach Lee expressed his inauguration aspirations, saying, "I will do my best to ensure that the Yongin City Soccer Center continues its excellent history and tradition of producing national team players."


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