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Hwang Sun-hong

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Hwang Sun-hong
Born (1968-07-14) July 14, 1968 (age 58)
South Korea
Occupation(s)Football manager, former footballer
Years active1991–2003 (player), 2005–present (manager)
Known forSouth Korea national football team player, manager of South Korea U23 and Daejeon Hana Citizen

Overview

Hwang Sun-hong (born 14 July 1968) is a retired South Korean footballer who has transitioned into management, currently leading both the South Korea national under-23 football team and Daejeon Hana Citizen. Throughout his playing career, he competed internationally, featuring for clubs in Germany and Japan. Additionally, Hwang represented the South Korea national football team for 14 years, making his senior debut while still enrolled at university.

Club career

Following his graduation from Konkuk University, Hwang opted against entering the K League and instead moved to Germany to launch his professional football journey.[1] During one season, he featured for the reserve squad of Bayer Leverkusen, netting 16 goals in the Oberliga Nordrhein, which was Germany’s third-tier league at that time.[2]

In the following season, Hwang transferred to Wuppertaler SV, competing in the 2. Bundesliga, but his involvement was limited to nine matches due to a cruciate ligament injury.[3]

Upon returning to South Korea in June 1993, Hwang signed with POSCO Atoms, now known as Pohang Steelers.[4] Although he did not secure a K League championship, he contributed to winning two Asian Club Championship titles with Pohang.[5] Additionally, in the 1995 season, Hwang established a K League record by scoring in eight consecutive games.[6]

A significant portion of Hwang’s playing career was spent in the J1 League, where he experienced his most outstanding season with Cerezo Osaka. In the 1999 J1 League campaign, he tallied 24 goals across 25 matches, earning the top scorer accolade. This achievement marked him as the first South Korean player to lead scoring charts in an overseas league.[7] Moreover, he was shortlisted for the prestigious Asian Footballer of the Year award that same year.[8] By late 2003, after concluding his playing days, Hwang shifted his focus towards coaching.

1990 World Cup

Initially an obscure college athlete, Hwang was unexpectedly called up to the South Korea national football team for the 1988 AFC Asian Cup by coach Lee Hoe-taik.[9] During this tournament, he netted his first and second international goals against Japan and Iran, respectively.

Thanks to his remarkable performance, including seven goals in the qualifying rounds, Hwang secured a spot in South Korea's squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Nevertheless, he struggled to integrate effectively with his teammates during the tournament, and South Korea was unable to avoid three consecutive losses.[10]

1994 World Cup

During the qualifiers for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Hwang's output declined, with only one goal scored. However, he regained his form in pre-tournament friendly matches.[11] Unfortunately, an injury to his left knee sustained during the final friendly against Honduras raised concerns for manager Kim Ho.[12] In South Korea’s opening match against Spain, he missed two scoring chances.[13] He expressed regret to his teammates following this match,[14] yet he continued to squander several opportunities in the subsequent match against Bolivia.[15] He managed to score in the final group stage match facing defending champions Germany, but South Korea fell short with a 3–2 loss. Following his missed chances against Bolivia, he faced harsh criticism from South Korean supporters and subsequently developed social anxiety disorder after the team’s elimination at the group phase.[3]

1996 Summer Olympics

Despite criticism from supporters, Hwang was regularly selected as a forward for the national squad by team coaches. During the 1994 Asian Games, he netted eleven goals across five matches, securing the title of top scorer for the event.[16]

Additionally, Hwang participated as an over-age player for the South Korean under-23 side in the 1996 Summer Olympics. He played a key role by earning a decisive penalty in South Korea's opening game against Ghana,[17] but had to withdraw from the tournament due to an injury sustained in the first half of their second match.[18]

Hwang anticipated redeeming himself at the 1998 FIFA World Cup after his disappointment in 1994, but suffered an injury inflicted by Chinese goalkeeper Jiang Jin during a friendly match just prior to the tournament.[19] Consequently, he faced the disappointment of being omitted from the World Cup lineup.[3]

2002 World Cup

During the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, Hwang earned the Bronze Shoe accolade after scoring in victories over Mexico and Australia.[20]

Approaching his mid-thirties, Hwang remained a vital member of South Korea’s squad at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He scored the decisive goal in their opening match against Poland, securing South Korea’s first-ever win in a FIFA World Cup.[21] In their subsequent match against the United States, despite sustaining a head injury, he managed to win a penalty after securing his head with a bandage. During the quarter-final shootout versus Spain, Hwang took South Korea’s first penalty kick and successfully converted it.

Over his career with South Korea, Hwang accumulated 103 caps and scored 50 goals, enduring six surgeries caused by injuries.[22][3] He concluded his international playing tenure following the 2002 World Cup.

Coaching career

Hwang began his coaching journey in 2005 when he was named assistant coach of Jeonnam Dragons. His efforts were recognized with the Best Coach Award at the 2006 Korean FA Cup. On 4 December 2007, he took on the role of manager at Busan IPark by signing a three-year agreement.

Pohang Steelers

Hwang made a managerial comeback to his former club, Pohang Steelers, on 9 November 2010. Under his leadership, Pohang secured second place in the 2011 regular season and clinched the Korean FA Cup in 2012. He favored nurturing talent developed within the club’s youth academy over relying on foreign players, fostering a cohesive playing style known as "Steel-taka." His success peaked in 2013 when he achieved the rare feat of winning both the K League 1 and Korean FA Cup in the same year, establishing himself as one of South Korea’s most prominent managers.

FC Seoul

On 21 June 2016, Hwang was appointed manager of FC Seoul. He steered the team to capture the K League 1 title by the end of that season. However, his judgment in player acquisitions was questioned as many new signings underperformed. Additionally, he faced significant challenges managing senior players such as Dejan Damjanović, Osmar, and Park Chu-young, which undermined team harmony. Due to disappointing results in the following campaigns, Hwang stepped down on 30 April 2018.

Yanbian Funde

Hwang accepted the managerial position at Yanbian Funde on 14 December 2018. His tenure was cut short when the club was barred from participating in the 2019 China League One season because of unpaid taxes, leading to his departure in February 2019.

Daejeon Hana Citizen

Prior to the 2020 season, the club formerly known as Daejeon Citizen underwent restructuring under new ownership by Hana Financial Group and was renamed Daejeon Hana Citizen. On recommendation from director and former mentor Huh Jung-moo, Hwang was appointed as the club’s inaugural manager. Throughout the season, he faced criticism from the board regarding his tactical approach and experienced conflicts with Huh. Consequently, Hwang parted ways with Daejeon midway through the campaign.

South Korea U23

In September 2021, Hwang was appointed as the head coach of the South Korean U23 squad, though his previous stints in Seoul and Daejeon had caused concern among many Korean supporters due to unsatisfactory results. His challenges persisted as the team was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup following a 3–0 loss to Japan. Subsequently, he achieved a remarkable turnaround by winning all seven matches during the 2022 Asian Games, which helped restore his reputation. On 27 February 2024, Hwang was also named interim manager of the senior national team. Despite this, his coaching journey faced setbacks again when South Korea failed to secure a spot in the Olympic football tournament for the first time in four decades since 1984. The U23 squad was once again eliminated in the quarter-finals after a surprising defeat to Indonesia.

South Korea

In February 2024, Hwang took on the role of caretaker manager for the South Korean senior team, succeeding German coach Jürgen Klinsmann ahead of the second round of World Cup qualifiers against Thailand. During his brief spell, South Korea experienced an unexpected 1–1 home draw against Thailand but later secured a convincing 3–0 victory on Thai soil, solidifying their position at the top of the group standings.

Club

Appearances and goals categorized by club, season, and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Overall
Division Appearances Goals Appearances Goals Appearances Goals Appearances Goals Appearances Goals
Bayer Leverkusen II 1991–92 Oberliga Nordrhein 24 16 — — — 24 16
Wuppertaler SV 1992–93 2. Bundesliga 9 3 ? ? — — 9 3
Pohang Steelers 1993 K League 0 0 — 1 0 — 1 0
1994 K League 14 5 — 0 0 — 14 5
1995 K League 24 11 — 2 0 — 26 11
1996 K League 13 10 0 0 5 3 ? ? 18 13
1997 K League 0 0 1 0 1 0 ? ? 2 0
1998 K League 1 0 0 0 2 2 ? ? 3 2
Total for Pohang Steelers 52 26 1 0 11 5 ? ? 64 31
Cerezo Osaka 1998 J1 League 11 6 ? ? 0 0 — 11 6
1999 J1 League 25 24 ? ? 2 3 — 27 27
Total for Cerezo Osaka 36 30 ? ? 2 3 — 38 33
Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2000 K League 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Kashiwa Reysol 2000 J1 League 6 1 ? ? 1 0 — 7 1
2001 J1 League 21 10 ? ? 4 0 — 25 10
2002 J1 League 7 1 ? ? 0 0 — 7 1
Total for Kashiwa Reysol 34 12 ? ? 5 0 — 39 12
Jeonnam Dragons 2002 K League 0 0 0 0 0 0 colspan="2"|— 0 0
155 87 1 0 19 8 ? ? 175 95

International

Year-wise appearances and goals for the national team[23][22]

5

2

12

8

17

6

6

1

17

16

3

1

10

8

8

3

5

0

2

0

7

2

11

3

103 50
Note: The scoreline lists South Korea's goals first.
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Comprehensive list of international goals scored by Hwang Sun-hong
Date Location Cap number Opponent Score at time of goal Final result Competition
6 December 1988 Doha, Qatar 1 align="left" Template:Fb\ "1–0" "2–0" "1988 AFC Asian Cup"


Managerial statistics

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Managerial performance overview by club and period
Club Start date End date Performance Template:Ref.
Pld W D L Win %
Busan IPark 4 December 2007 5 November 2010

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Pohang Steelers 13 December 2010 29 November 2015

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FC Seoul 25 June 2016 29 April 2018

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Daejeon Hana Citizen 1 January 2020 8 September 2020

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South Korea U23[lower-alpha 1] 15 September 2021 24 April 2024

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South Korea (interim) 27 February 2024 30 April 2024

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Daejeon Hana Citizen 3 June 2024 'Present'

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Overall career record

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  1. ↑ Matches at the 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship are excluded, as they were overseen by Myung Jae-yong.

As player

Pohang Steelers

South Korea

Individual accolades

  • Selected for the Korean FA Best XI in 1988Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Top scorer at the (1994) Asian Games[16]
  • Participant in the K League All-Star Game in 1995Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Named in the K League 1 Best XI for the year 1995Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Chosen for the J.League All-Star Soccer in 1999Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Achieved J1 League top scorer status in 1999[30]
  • Included in the J1 League Best XI for the season of 1999[30]
  • Awarded the Bronze Shoe at the 2001 FIFA Confederations CupCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Member of the K League '90s All-Star Team, honored in 2003Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Selected for the K League 30th Anniversary Legends Best XI in 2013Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Manager

Busan IPark

Pohang Steelers

FC Seoul

South Korea U23

Individual

  • Awarded Best Manager in the Korean FA Cup: 2012Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Received the K League 1 Manager of the Year honors in both 2013 and 2016Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Named K League Manager of the Month for April 2014, September 2015, and October 2016Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
  • Selected for the K League All-Star team in 2014 and 2017Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

See also

Notes

References

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