Gyeongnam FC Appoints Coach Bae Sung-jae As New Head Coach In 2026 Season
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Coach Bae Sung-jae is a leader who has built leadership and tactical capabilities across domestic and international stages, and Gyeongnam FC expects to bring about new team changes based on his abundant field experience.
Coach Bae Sung-jae, who made his professional debut with the Daejeon Citizen (現 Daejeon Hana Citizen) in 2002, played for Yongin Civic Football Team and other teams. After retirement, he moved to Thailand and gained experience as a leader at Tanyaburi United, Asamchan Tonburi, and Bangkok FC, strengthening his team's tactical management skills.
After returning to Korea, he proved his leadership by leading Goyang KH FC's first season to the K4 League championship in 2022 after serving as coach of Hanmaum Football Center U18. After that, he returned to the K-League as the head coach of Chungnam Asan FC in 2024, contributing to the team's advance to the promotion and playoffs, and was once again recognized for his leadership.
Coach Bae Sung-jae said, `I feel a great sense of responsibility and determination to start a new challenge as the coach of Gyeongnam FC. I am well aware of the club's history, passion, and expectations of the fans. "I will establish clear standards and directions for the team in the future, and create a structure in which individual players' growth and the team's victory go hand in hand."," he said. "I have been watching Gyeongnam fans' passionate support, so I will repay the fans' trust with a strong and responsible attitude every game." he expressed his ambition.
Lee Heung-sil, CEO of Gyeongnam FC, said, `We highly appreciate Bae Sung-jae's ability to manage the team, tactical diversity, and creative game management""We look forward to serving as a key leader for a long-term leap forward beyond the 2026 season."," he said.
Meanwhile, coach Bae Sung-jae will quickly complete the selection of coaching staff and the formation of the team, and then begin overseas training next month after the first call-up on the 10th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
