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Choi Yong-soo was born on 10 September, 1973 in Busan, South Korea, is a South Korean footballer (born 1973). Discover Choi Yong-soo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?

Popular As Choi Yong-soo
Occupation N/A
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 10 September, 1973
Birthday 10 September
Birthplace Busan, South Korea
Nationality South Korea

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Choi Yong-soo Height, Weight & Measurements

At 50 years old, Choi Yong-soo height is 1.84m .

Physical Status
Height 1.84m
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Choi Yong-soo's Wife?

His wife is Jeon Yun-jeong (m. 2007), Im Nam-hui (m. 2005–2006)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Jeon Yun-jeong (m. 2007), Im Nam-hui (m. 2005–2006)
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Choi Yong-soo Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Choi Yong-soo worth at the age of 50 years old? Choi Yong-soo’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Choi Yong-soo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income footballer

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Timeline

1973

Choi Yong-soo (최 용수, born 10 September 1973) is a South Korean professional football manager and former player.

1996

He competed for South Korea at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Choi played as a striker for Anyang LG Cheetahs (currently FC Seoul) in South Korea's K League.

1998

Choi also played for the South Korean national team in 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cup.

2000

In 2000, he led Anyang to the K League title, receiving the K League MVP Award.

He is considered one of the FC Seoul's legends.

2006

Choi was appointed as the assistant coach of FC Seoul in August 2006, and was promoted as the caretaker manager in April 2011.

Choi divorced his wife in November 2006 after a 15-month-long marriage.

His former wife, a one-time contestant in a Miss Korea pageant, went through the legal procedures to take half the estate properties under Choi's name per their prenuptial agreement.

In Australia and Pakistan, Choi is known as "Younis Choi", given to him in recognition of his low, swerving shots on goal – much like the signature delivery bowled by Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis.

FC Seoul

Sangmu FC

South Korea U20

South Korea

Individual

FC Seoul

Jiangsu Suning

Individual

2011

He was finally named a permanent coach after leading Seoul as a caretaker manager during the 2011 season.

2012

He led his team to the 2012 K League title and the 2013 AFC Champions League Final.

They drew all two matches of the Champions League final against Guangzhou Evergrande, a Chinese club led by Marcello Lippi, but couldn't get the title due to the away goals rule.

Nevertheless, Choi was named the AFC Coach of the Year.

2016

On 21 June 2016, he was officially appointed as the manager of a Chinese club Jiangsu Suning.

He finished as runner-up in the Chinese Super League and the Chinese FA Cup.

2017

On 1 June 2017, he officially resigned from Jiangsu Suning.

2018

On 11 October 2018, Choi was officially reappointed as the manager of FC Seoul, which was being threatened with relegation.

On 9 December 2018, Choi won the relegation playoffs against Busan IPark, successfully keeping Seoul in the K League.

2020

On 30 July 2020, he resigned from Seoul due to his poor results in the 2020 season.

On 17 November 2021, Choi started to manage Gangwon FC.

On 14 June 2023, Choi was replaced by Yoon Jong-hwan at Gangwon FC.