Assistant to Mr. Kim Sang-sik in the hot seat of Thanh Hoa Club: Who is coach Choi Won-kwon?

Thanh Hoa FC has made a change in the coaching staff when they parted ways with coach Tomislav Steinbrucker. The chosen successor is Mr. Choi Won-kwon, former assistant to coach Kim Sang-sik.

Coach Choi Won-kwon used to play for the Korean national team.

Mr. Choi Won-kwon was born in 1981, a versatile player, playing as a defender and right midfielder. During his international career, he played 4 times for the Korean national team and 27 times for the U.23 team.

During his playing career, he and Anyang LG Cheetahs (now FC Seoul) won the K-League in 2000, were runners-up in 2001 and 2002, won the Korean Super Cup and League Cup in 2001, and finished second in the AFC Champions League 2002.

Coach Choi Won-kwon with the AFF Cup 2024 championship trophy with the Vietnamese team

Photo: Ngoc Linh

Starting his coaching career in 2016, Mr. Choi worked with Daegu Club before moving to Vietnam and becoming an assistant to coach Kim Sang-sik in the Vietnam national team.

In this role, he contributed significantly to the AFF Cup 2024 championship. Coach Choi's coaching philosophy is marked by pragmatism - prioritizing solidity in defense with organized play, emphasizing the ability to counterattack quickly.

He is famous for his "double-decker bus" style of play, creating stability and cohesion among the players.

Sharing about life in Vietnam, Coach Choi Won-kwon said he loves the atmosphere and cultural beauty of Hanoi . “When I am not busy with football, I often walk around Hoan Kiem Old Quarter, drink coffee and take photos.

I also like to go to West Lake, visit museums and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. In the near future, I want to explore all the museums in the capital,” he shared.

The appointment of coach Choi Won-kwon is expected to bring a new breath of fresh air to Thanh Hoa Club in the 2025-2026 season.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tro-ly-ong-kim-ngoi-ghe-nong-clb-thanh-hoa-hlv-choi-won-won-la-ai-185250710141628571.htm