Biography
Who is Hwang Sun-hong?
Playing career
Hwang Sun-hong graduated from Konkuk University and started his senior career playing in Germany for Bayer Leverkusen and Wuppertaler SV. After returning to South Korea, he joined POSCO Atoms, which later became the Pohang Steelers. During his time with Pohang, he won two Asian Club Championships and set a record by scoring in eight consecutive K League matches in 1995.
In 1998, Hwang moved to Japan to play for Cerezo Osaka. He became the top goalscorer in the 1999 J1 League with twenty four goals in twenty five appearances, making him the first South Korean footballer to achieve this feat in a foreign league. He retired as a player in late 2003 after a long career that included 103 appearances and 50 goals for the South Korea national team.
International highlights
Hwang represented South Korea at multiple major international tournaments, including the 1990, 1994, and 2002 FIFA World Cups. At the 2002 World Cup, he scored the opening goal in a match against Poland, helping South Korea secure their first ever win at the tournament. He also won the Bronze Shoe at the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup and earned a bronze medal at the 1990 Asian Games.
Coaching career
Following his retirement as a player, Hwang transitioned into coaching. He began as an assistant coach for the Jeonnam Dragons before taking over as manager of Busan IPark. He later returned to the Pohang Steelers as manager, leading the team to a Korean FA Cup title in 2012 and a domestic double by winning both the K League 1 and the Korean FA Cup in 2013.
Hwang was subsequently appointed manager of FC Seoul, where he secured another K League 1 title in 2016. His later managerial roles included coaching Yanbian Funde, Daejeon Hana Citizen, and the South Korean under-23 national team. He also served as interim manager for the senior South Korean national team in 2024 before returning to manage Daejeon Hana Citizen.
Physical details
Hwang stands at a height of 183 centimeters. His physical stature supported his role as a primary striker throughout his playing days for both club sides and the South Korea national team.
Birthday and age
Hwang Sun-hong was born on July 14, 1968, which makes Hwang 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Hwang shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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