Kim Jung-nam (born 28 January 1943) is a South Korean former football player and manager.

International career

Kim Jung-nam and his partner Kim Ho are regarded as some of the greatest South Korean centre-back duos of all time. In 1962, Kim Jung-nam played for the South Korean national youth team, and was also selected for the South Korea's senior team. He was on the national team until 1973, and had 67 caps including matches in the 1970 Asian Games where he won a gold medal.

Managerial career

After his retirement, Kim Jung-nam managed the national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification, and South Korea qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 32 years after the 1954 FIFA World Cup. In the group stage of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Kim and South Korea lost to Argentina and Italy, and drew with Bulgaria. After the World Cup, he won the 1986 Asian Games. Kim is the manager to win the most games in the K League with 210 victories. He also has two K League titles.

Personal life

He is the elder brother of twins Kang-nam and Sung-nam, who also became national players.

Career statistics

International

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Honours

Player

Korea University Yangzee South Korea U20 South Korea Individual

Manager

Yukong Elephants Ulsan Hyundai South Korea Individual