Mr. Kim Sang-sik speaks out

(PLO)- The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has just announced the appointment of Korean strategist Kim Sang-sik as head coach of the Vietnam national team.

On May 3, 2024, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and Mr. Kim Sang-sik (Korean nationality) reached consensus and agreement on the contents related to the position of head coach of the Vietnam national team and the Vietnam U-23 team, in a 2-year contract (from May 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026). The contract signing ceremony and announcement of the new head coach of the Vietnam national team and the Vietnam U-23 team will be held on May 6, VFF issued a press release.

VFF said that after a period of urgently researching and reviewing the candidates' profiles, VFF has conducted meetings with potential candidates for the position of head coach of the Vietnam national team and the U-23 team, including Mr. Kim Sang-sik. In the spirit of cooperation, VFF and Mr. Kim Sang-sik discussed the development strategy of the Vietnam national football teams and reached common agreements in a 2-year contract.

VFF chính thức bổ nhiệm HLV tuyển Việt Nam: Ông Kim Sang-sik lên tiếng Mr. Kim Sang-sik was officially appointed as head coach of the Vietnam national team. PHOTO: VFF

Accordingly, Mr. Kim Sang-sik will take on the position of head coach of the Vietnam national team and the U-23 team to participate in football events and international tournaments from May 2024 to March 2026. The first task for the new Korean head coach is to lead the Vietnam team to participate in the remaining two matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Asia, respectively against the Philippines at home on June 6 and against Iraq away in the early morning of June 12.

For the Vietnam U-23 team, new head coach Kim Sang-sik will also be given the best conditions to prepare for the 2026 U-23 Asian qualifiers scheduled to take place in September 2025 and then the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand in December 2025. Coach Kim Sang-sik is trusted and expected to work with the Vietnam U-23 team and the Vietnam U-23 team to successfully achieve the goals set for Vietnamese football in the coming time.

VFF chính thức bổ nhiệm HLV tuyển Việt Nam: Ông Kim Sang-sik lên tiếng Mr. Kim Sang-sik has quite an impressive resume. PHOTO: AN

Mr. Kim Sang-sik also expressed his hope that with the cultural similarities and good relations between Vietnam and Korea, he will receive the encouragement of Vietnamese fans and the support of the media, thereby creating more motivation for him to confidently take on the responsibility of a head coach and achieve success in his new position, thereby contributing to the development of Vietnamese football.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's profile

– Born on December 17, 1976

– Was a member of the Korean national team that participated in the 2006 World Cup, and won third place in the 2000 and 2007 Asian Cups.

– Qualification: Professional football coach (Pro)-AFC/KFA.

– Professional coaching career:

* From 2013 to 2020: Assistant Head Coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Club in K-League 1.

During this period, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Club won a total of 6 K-League 1 championships, 1 runner-up position, 1 National Cup championship and 1 AFC Champions League championship.

* 2021: Mr. Kim Sang-sik took on the position of head coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Club and soon made his mark by leading the club to win the K-League 1 in 2021 and the 2022 Korean National Cup.

Notably, in his first year as head coach, Mr. Kim Sang-sik won the title of "Best Coach of 2021" voted by the K-League.

SOURCE VFF

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