Biography
Who is Yoon Jong-hwan?
Early life and education
Yoon Jong-hwan was born on February 16, 1973, in Gwangju, South Korea. Growing up in his hometown, he attended Gwangju Banglim Elementary School and Gwangju Buksung Middle School.
For his higher education, Yoon studied at Dong-A University, where he continued to develop his athletic skills before entering professional sports.
Playing career
In 1995, Yoon began his professional playing career with the K League club Yukong Elephants, which later underwent name changes to Bucheon Yukong and Bucheon SK. He quickly became known for his passing skills and helped the club win the 1996 Korean League Cup.
Over the course of his career, Yoon also played for J.League clubs Cerezo Osaka and Sagan Tosu, as well as K League teams Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. He retired from playing in 2008 after a well-known career as a midfielder.
International career
As a member of the South Korea national team, Yoon was recognized as a rare playmaker with precise passing abilities and a wide field of vision. Despite his strengths on the ball, he was occasionally challenged by the high stamina demands required by the national team.
Yoon represented his country at several major international competitions, including the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 1998 Asian Games, and the 2000 AFC Asian Cup. He was also selected for the squad ahead of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, though he did not make an appearance during the tournament matches.
Managerial career
Following his retirement as a player, Yoon transitioned into coaching and management. He started as a technical advisor for Sagan Tosu in 2008 before eventually taking over as manager in 2011, leading the team to promotion into the J1 League.
Yoon later managed Ulsan Hyundai and achieved a major domestic double with Cerezo Osaka by winning the 2017 Emperor's Cup and the 2017 J.League Cup. He subsequently managed clubs such as Muangthong United, JEF United Chiba, and Gangwon FC, before taking charge of Incheon United and securing the K League 2 title.
Birthday and age
Yoon Jong-hwan was born on February 16, 1973, which makes Yoon 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Yoon shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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