Yun Suk-young is a South Korean association football player known for his role as a left-back.
He currently plays for K League 2 club Chungbuk Cheongju.
Yun made his professional debut with Jeonnam Dragons in 2009, where he made 86 appearances.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Yun Suk-young is a talented South Korean footballer born to pursue a career in sports. He began his professional journey with Jeonnam Dragons FC in 2009, where he made a significant impact by appearing in 86 matches over three seasons. His performances caught the attention of international clubs, leading to his signing with Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in January 2013.
Professional Journey
At QPR, Yun faced challenges, including relegation from the Premier League in his first season. However, he persevered, making his league debut in the 2013-14 season and scoring his first goal for the club in May 2014. His career saw him loaned to Doncaster Rovers and Charlton Athletic, where he continued to develop his skills. In 2016, he signed with Brøndby IF, marking another chapter in his career before moving to Kashiwa Reysol in Japan and later returning to South Korea to play for Gangwon FC.
International Career
Yun's international career is equally impressive. He represented South Korea at various youth levels, including the Under-17 and Under-20 teams, before making his senior debut in 2009. He participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics, where he helped secure a bronze medal for his team. Additionally, Yun played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his talent on the global stage despite the team's struggles in the tournament.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Yun Suk-young maintains a low profile. Interestingly, despite sharing a similar name, he is not related to the current President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol. His dedication to football and his journey through various clubs highlight his commitment to the sport and his growth as a player.
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As of matches played 18 August 2024
1Includes EFL Championship play-offs and AFC Champions League and K League Promotion-Relegation Playoffs.
Yun played at Under 17 and Under 20 before appearing for the South Korea senior team on 16 October 2009 against Iran in a World Cup qualifier. He also appeared in the 2012 Summer Olympics at Under 23 level, winning a bronze medal. In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Yun appeared in all three of South Korea's games during the group stage. The team finished last in their group with one point.
Jeonnam Dragons
Yun made his debut for Jeonnam Dragons in 2009 and went on to make a total of 86 appearances for the side.
QPR
Yun signed for Queens Park Rangers on the 30 January 2013 for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Yun did not make a senior appearance for QPR in his first season with the club, in which they were relegated from the Premier League. However, he was included in the match day squad as a substitute for the first game of the 2013–14 Championship season before making his first league start of the campaign the next week in the away trip to Huddersfield Town, where he provided the assist for Junior Hoilett's equalising goal. Away to Sheffield Wednesday on 18 March 2014, Yun came on as a substitute for Hoilett at half-time to cover the defence after Richard Dunne had been sent off. QPR lost 3–0. In the following game, on 23 March he played full 90 minutes against Middlesbrough and was awarded the Man of the Match. QPR won the game 3–1. He scored his first QPR goal on the 3 May 2014 in a 3–2 win against Barnsley.
Doncaster Rovers (loan)
Yun signed a two-month loan deal with Doncaster Rovers on 25 October 2013.
Charlton Athletic (loan)
On 15 February 2016, Yun signed for Charlton Athletic on loan until the end of season.
Brøndby IF
Signed for Brøndby IF on free transfer on 12 September 2016 a contract for the remainder of the year. On 9 December 2016, Brøndby IF announced, that Yun would leave…
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- Doncaster Rovers F.C. (2013–2013)
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- Jeonnam Dragons FC (2009–2012)
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- Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2013–2013)
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- Charlton Athletic F.C. (2016–2016)
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- South Korea national under-17 football team (2007–2007)
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- South Korea national under-20 football team (2008–2009)
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- South Korea national under-23 football team (2010–2012)
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- South Korea men's national football team (2012–)
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- Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2014–2016)
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- Brøndby IF (2016–2017)
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- Kashiwa Reysol (2017–2021)
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- FC Seoul (2018–2019)
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- Gangwon FC (2019–2019)
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- Busan IPark FC (2020–2020)
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- Gangwon FC (2021–)
- National team
- South Korea
Personal
Despite the similarities in name, Yun is not related to incumbent President of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol.
Clubs
- South Korea men's national football team2012current
- Gangwon FC2021current
- South Korea national under-17 football team2007–2007
- South Korea national under-20 football team2008–2009
- Jeonnam Dragons FC2009–2012
- South Korea national under-23 football team2010–2012
- Doncaster Rovers F.C.2013–2013
- Queens Park Rangers F.C.2013–2013
- Queens Park Rangers F.C.2014–2016
- Brøndby IF2016–2017
- Charlton Athletic F.C.2016–2016
- Kashiwa Reysol2017–2021
- FC Seoul2018–2019
- Gangwon FC2019–2019
- Busan IPark FC2020–2020
Played together with
- Aaron BarnesCharlton Athletic F.C.
Aaron BrownQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2004–2006
Aaron HughesQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2014–2014
Aaron SinclairDoncaster Rovers F.C. · 2015- Abbas ObeidFC Seoul · 1996–1997
- Abbas ObeidFC Seoul
Abdenasser El KhayatiQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2016–2017- Abdoul Salam SowJeonnam Dragons FC · 1996–1996
Abdoulaye MéïtéDoncaster Rovers F.C. · 2014–2014
Abdul RazakCharlton Athletic F.C. · 2012–2012- Abdul RazakDoncaster Rovers F.C. · 2015–2015
Adam BolderQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2007–2009
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Yun Suk-young is a South Korean footballer who plays as a left-back for K League 2 club Chungbuk Cheongju.
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