Profile and Achievements of Shin Tae-yong, the Coach Who Carved New History in Indonesian Football

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Another achievement has been etched into the history of Indonesian football. The national team succeeded in getting its name on the elite list of teams that reached the quarter-finals of the U-23 Asian Cup.

This achievement is not only a source of pride for the country, but also marks a new revival in the journey of Indonesian football at the international level.

Behind the national team's achievements, there is a capable tactician, namely Shin Tae-yong. He is a coach from South Korea who has managed the Indonesian National Team since the end of 2019. So what is his profile and achievements? The following is the profile and achievements written by Shin Tae-yong.

Profile

Shin Tae-yong was born on April 11, 1970 in Yeongdeok, South Korea. His football career began as a player at the Seongnam FC club from 1992 to 2004.

While playing at Seongnam FC, this club won three leagues in a row in 2001-2003. In his career, Shin Tae-yong won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award twice in 1995 and 2001.

In 2004, Shin Tae-yong decided to move to the Queensland Roar club and decided to retire in 2005. After retiring as a football player in 2005, he continued his football career as a coach.

Achievements as a Coach
Before managing the Indonesian National Team, Shin Tae-yong had made a number of brilliant achievements. One of the peak moments of his career was when he succeeded in bringing the South Korean national team to the 2015 Asian Cup Final for the first time in 27 years. Apart from that, he also brought the South Korean national team to victory in the EAFF Cup in 2017.

In December 2019, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) appointed Shin Tae Yong as the new coach of the Indonesian national team replacing Simon McMenemy.

It is hoped that his presence will bring positive changes to the achievements of Indonesian football. This is proven by his quality as a reliable coach who was able to take the Indonesian national team to the quarter-finals of the U-23 Asian Cup.