Yongin Citizens' Professional Football Team Appoints Legendary Lee Dong-guk as the First Technical Director
Jun 19, 2025
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Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il delivered a letter of appointment to technical director Lee Dong-guk at the City Hall Mayor's Office on the 19th. Mayor Lee asked "Based on his abundant experience and leadership as a player, we will strive to establish 'Yongin FC' and to improve the team's performance." At the meeting, Mayor Lee and Director Lee discussed facilities for the successful establishment of the Yongin FC, recruitment of players, and future club management plans.
The director, who achieved tremendous achievements as a player, has been active in various broadcasting and soccer administration fields since his retirement. Director Lee is expected to play a major role in the founding and successful operation of 'Yongin FC' by utilizing his high public awareness and expertise.
Mayor Lee made an excellent record as a representative striker for the Korean national soccer team, and I expect technical director Lee Dong-guk, who is now active in various fields as a soccer administrator and broadcaster, to contribute greatly to the stable operation of Yongin FC and the training of junior players"We will provide various support, including facilities, so that 'Yongin FC', which is scheduled to participate in K League 2 next year, can play an active role in enhancing the pride of citizens and the status of the city."
Technical director Lee Dong-guk also said, "I am grateful to Yongin Special Mayor Lee Sang-il and Yongin Citizens for giving me an opportunity to add strength in the process of establishing Yongin FC" and added, "I will try to be a different team from the existing professional soccer team."
Director Lee, who was officially appointed on the 19th, will oversee the overall team operation, including the composition and operation direction of Yongin FC's squad, the establishment of a youth development system, and the establishment of a long-term power reinforcement plan.
Director Lee boasts a brilliant career as a striker representing Korean soccer. He started his career with the Pohang Steelers and played for Werder Bremen' in Germany, Middlesbrough in England, Seongnam Ilhwa, and Jeonbuk Hyundai.
He is considered the 'Legend of the K League' with 228 goals in total in the K-League, including Jeonbuk's first permanent absentee player and the first in K-League history to join the 70-70 club. He also joined the Century Club for the 13th time, scoring 33 goals in 105 matches for the national team.
Director Lee, who retired from active duty in 2017, has been active in soccer commentary and broadcasting, and has contributed to the development of the soccer community by working in various fields, including vice chairman of the Korea Football Association.
Meanwhile, 'Yongin FC' is speeding up its founding work in earnest by completing the appointment of technical director following the appointment of general manager Kim Jin-hyung last month.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
