Kim Ki-dong (52) has been named the 15th head coach of FC Seoul.
FC Seoul said, “Kim Ki-dong has excellent tactical skills and strong leadership qualities.
He is in line with the club’s philosophy and direction of playing fun and dynamic soccer.
We believe he is the right person to transform the team into a team that is not easily defeated,” the club said on Thursday.
Terms of the contract, including salary, were not disclosed.
FC Seoul, which reached 400,000 home fans for the first time in its history this season, hopes the new coach’s “maneuverable soccer” will help with marketing, including attracting fans.
FC Seoul said, “Coach Kim Ki-dong excels at targeting opponents based on a complete tactical system.
He utilizes a variety of data to develop high-quality strategies and shows quick judgment and coping skills such as eight colors.”
Kim Ki-dong, who began his professional career in 1991 with Pohang and played as a midfielder in the K League for Yugong, has 501 career appearances in the K League (2nd all-time field player). 바카라사이트
After retiring as a player, he turned to coaching, starting with the U-23 national soccer team in 2013, before becoming Pohang’s head coach in 2019.
