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Career & Clubs
Choi's tussles and tackles were far from fair, but were effective in performing man marking against opponents' best forwards, especially Japan's legend Kazuyoshi Miura. Hence, he became known among Korean fans as "The Shadow of Miura".
- Club
- Ulsan HD FC (1989–1996)
- Club
- Liaoning F.C. (1999–1999)
- Club
- Busan IPark FC (1997–1998)
- Club
- FC Seoul (2000–2000)
- Club
- South Korea men's national football team (1994–1998)
- National team
- South Korea
Legacy
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
K League 1: 1996 Korean League Cup: 1995 Busan Daewoo Royals
K League 1: 1997 Korean League Cup: 1997, 1997+, 1998+ Individual
K League 1 Best XI: 1993, 1995 K League All-Star: 1995 K League '90s All-Star Team: 2003
Clubs
- Ulsan HD FC1989–1996
- South Korea men's national football team1994–1998
- Busan IPark FC1997–1998
- Liaoning F.C.1999–1999
- FC Seoul2000–2000
Played together with
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaBusan IPark FC · 2005–2006
Ahmad ElrichBusan IPark FC · 2004–2004- Ahmad ElrichBusan IPark FC · 2004–2005
Ahn Jung-hwanBusan IPark FC · 1998–2002- Ahn Jung-hwanBusan IPark FC · 2008–2008
Akihiro IenagaUlsan HD FC · 2012–2012- Alen AvdićLiaoning F.C.
- Alison Barros MoraesUlsan HD FC · 2002–2003
An Byong-junBusan IPark FC · 2021–2022- An Hyo-yeonBusan IPark FC · 2003–2004
An Yong-hakBusan IPark FC · 2006–2007- Anderson Roberto da Silva LuizLiaoning F.C. · 2009–2009
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Choi Young-il is a South Korean former footballer who played as a defender. He played most of his club career for Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, and represented South Korea at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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